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This animated fantasy film, from the creators of The Last Unicorn, unfolds in an age when magic and science coexist uneasily, and humans still walk the earth alongside wizards, unicorns, and dragons. ... read more read more...One of the four most powerful mages on the planet, Carolinus the Green Wizard (voice of Harry Morgan) realizes that magic's power is slipping in favor of the logic of science -- a potential detriment to men, who need such magic to provide regular inspiration for themselves. Carolinus thus summons his three brothers for an emergency tête-à-tête, and suggests that they create a separate magical realm for themselves, via which they can send man the magic he needs on a regular basis. Two of the brothers agree, but the third -- the evil wizard Ommadon -- not only refuses to be shuttled off to this removed existence but vows to wage full-scale war on humankind with evil feelings and ideas. Because the rules of the universe forbid Carolinus and his other two siblings from going head-to-head with Ommadon, they must seek out a human hero with the power to stop him. Carolinus sends this request to the Fates. They, in turn, select Peter (voiced by John Ritter), who is, of all things, a man of science. ~ Nathan Southern, Rovi

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Directed by: Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin Jr.

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  • dhetteix
    May 12, 2007
    dhetteix
    In the style of many classic 1980 fantasy cartoons, this movie is one of the few to sympathize with the march of progress, as well as making some minor social commentary on the Cold War, instead of merely dramatizing the tragic loss of nature and magic.
  • Doctor0Quinzel
    June 9, 2007
    Doctor0Quinzel
    I watched this on you tube, I thought it was pretty great.
  • autumnrose83
    December 2, 2011
    autumnrose83
    I grew up watching this and fell in love with magic, dragons, and romance. I only wish there was more to it somehow...I feel I'm one of the few who truly know what this movie is.
  • ChrissyKP
    March 26, 2009
    ChrissyKP
    I only remember bits and pieces of this movie, but I know that I liked it. Made by the same people as "The Hobbit."
  • greggace
    September 8, 2008
    greggace
    very dated by now standards, but this cartoon film is a classic Good verse Evil epic... If you can get the kids of today to give it 15 mins...Then you will have a New baby_sister I promise...
  • Johnlindsey289
    March 3, 2008
    Johnlindsey289
    Absorbing and magical animated feature from the makers of "The Hobbit" and "The Last Unicorn", it's their greatest movie yet. Great voict acting by John Ritter, Harry Morgan and James Earl Jones and plenty of action with intelligence and wit makes this a winner.
  • MKNIGHT7
    February 1, 2008
    MKNIGHT7
    ALL KIDS SHOULD SEE THIS. IT OPENS EYES AND WAKES UP THE SLEEPING GIANT. MY 18 GODCHILDREN LOVED IT AND I OWN IT.
  • spaceboy3005
    December 8, 2007
    spaceboy3005
    Great animated fantasy movie, featuring the voices of John Ritter and James Earl Jones. This was a huge part of my childhood.
  • ladysadida
    June 27, 2007
    ladysadida
    I love this cartoon movie to pieces. I lived in Germany for three years and I watched this movie like crazy.
  • john4broncos
    March 22, 2007
    john4broncos
    Classic....I can't belive I found this one...It's been 10+ yrs since I have seen this one...Rent IT...

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Charles Cassady
December 15, 2010
Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

Imaginative fantasy pits science against magic. Full Review

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