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The Illusionist

2006·Movie·PG-13·110 min·7.3(5,357)

Nothing is what it seems

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

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About The Illusionist

The Illusionist is a 2006 English-language fantasy, drama and thriller film directed by Neil Burger. The cast is led by Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 5400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo.

The Illusionist was produced by Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, and Koppelman-Levien and made in United States of America. It was released on August 18, 2006, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $17 million, it went on to gross $88 million worldwide.

Director
Neil Burger
Writers
Neil Burger
Release date
August 18, 2006
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$17 million
Box office
$88 million
Production
Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, Koppelman-Levien
#princess#magic#rivalry#love#vienna, austria#super power#crown prince#duchess#mysterious#childhood sweetheart#romantic

The Illusionist cast & crew

The Illusionist was directed by Neil Burger and written by Neil Burger.

The cast features Edward Norton as Eisenheim, Paul Giamatti as Inspector Uhl, Jessica Biel as Sophie, Rufus Sewell as Crown Prince Leopold, Eddie Marsan as Josef Fischer, and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Young Eisenheim.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Philip Glass, cinematography is by Dick Pope, and it was produced by Brian Koppelman and Cathy Schulman.

Is The Illusionist worth watching?

The Illusionist holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 5,357 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed fantasy films.

At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy fantasy, drama, and thriller, The Illusionist is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Illusionist

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Cast of The Illusionist

Edward Norton

Edward Norton

Eisenheim

Paul Giamatti

Paul Giamatti

Inspector Uhl

Jessica Biel

Jessica Biel

Sophie

Rufus Sewell

Rufus Sewell

Crown Prince Leopold

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Josef Fischer

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Young Eisenheim

Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson

Young Sophie

Jake Wood

Jake Wood

Jurka

Tom Fisher

Tom Fisher

Willigut

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Doctor / Old Man

Vincent Franklin

Vincent Franklin

Loschek

Nicholas Blane

Nicholas Blane

Herr Doebler

The Illusionist — FAQs

Where can I watch The Illusionist in United States?

The Illusionist is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel in United States.

Is The Illusionist on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Illusionist is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Illusionist in?

The Illusionist is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Illusionist?

The Illusionist runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).

What is The Illusionist rated?

The Illusionist is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 5,357 ratings.

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