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Sandra Bullock’s 90s Movie Became A Cult Classic Despite Earning Just $51 Million At The Box Office For 3 Reasons

November 10, 2026

Sandra Bullock’s 90s Movie Flopped at the Box Office With $51 Million but Became a Cult Classic

Why Sandra Bullock’s 90s Movie Became a Cult Classic Despite Its $51 Million Box Office Run (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Some movies become our favorites by the time we leave the theaters, while some take decades to make a place on our watchlist. Practical Magic is one such movie that struggled to find its audience back in 1998.

But after a decade or so, we loved it so much that the creators had to bring back a sequel. The movie now has a completely different reputation, a loyal following, and has become a Halloween staple; and that too, with only a 31% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes. Clearly, its disappointing start wasn’t the end.

So, what was so special about Practical Magic that made it a cult classic even after making only $51 million (Box Office Mojo) at the box office?

1. Practical Magic Isn’t Really A Movie About Magic Or Witchcraft

This is the thing I have loved most about Practical Magic and Practical Magic 2 as well. It doesn’t follow the formula of a witch movie. Instead of making it completely supernatural, we get to see other themes like friendship, family, and marriage.