Magic Beyond Words: The J.K. Rowling Story
  • Network: Lifetime
  • Series Premiere Date: Jul 18, 2011
Metascore
56

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 1 out of 4

Critic Reviews

  1. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    Jul 18, 2011
    75
    In three years, Rowling went from welfare mother to one of the richest women in Great Britain, with 400 million books in print. If you've ever been a single mom and couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel, this is the perfect movie for you.
  2. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Ken Tucker
    Jul 18, 2011
    67
    Poppy Montgomery (Without a Trace) is appealingly vulnerable as a young Jo Rowling, struggling to overcome poverty and pursue a long-shot writing career. It's only when the script tries to nail down her inspirations that Magic becomes silly.

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  1. Aljosa95
    Jul 31, 2015
    10
    I watched this movie about 10 times. I really like it. I adore J.K. Rowling's world. This movie is so inspirational. I even translated it toI watched this movie about 10 times. I really like it. I adore J.K. Rowling's world. This movie is so inspirational. I even translated it to my language.… Full Review »
  2. youandmeforever
    Aug 13, 2011
    10
    I have to say i started watching this movie on the computer a couple of weeks ago and couldn't get into it. I put in on today because i wasI have to say i started watching this movie on the computer a couple of weeks ago and couldn't get into it. I put in on today because i was babysitting and couldn't find something else to watch. Now that I've watched i am truly inspired. Its amazing that she went from having nothing and struggling to provide for her daughter to the richest person in Britain. After watching this movie i am truly inspired to go for my dream no matter how many people think i can't do it and no matter how long it takes.… Full Review »