Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles
The extraordinary life of Orson Welles (1915-85), an enigma of Hollywood, an irreducible independent creator: a musical prodigy, an excellent painter, a master of theater and radio, a modern Shakespeare, a magician who was always searching for a new trick to surprise his audience, a romantic and legendary figure who lived only for cinema.
Top cast
Simon CallowSelf - Actor and Welles' Biographer- Christopher WellesSelf - Orson's Oldest Daughter
- Joanne Hill StylesSelf - Orson's Classmate
Norman LloydSelf - Actor
Julie TaymorSelf - Stage and Film Director
Paolo Cherchi UsaiSelf - G. Eastman House Curator
Peter BogdanovichSelf - Filmmaker- James NaremoreSelf - Writer and Film Scholar
Elvis MitchellSelf - Film Critic
Jonathan RosenbaumSelf - Film Critic
Henry JaglomSelf - Filmmaker and Orson's Friend
Joseph McBrideSelf - Welles' Biographer
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 13 Sept 2026.