

The Illusionist
“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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Where is The Illusionist streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Stan, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Kabel Eins Classics Amazon Channel, Seven Entertainment Amazon Channel, filmfriend, Joyn | Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Looke, Claro tv+, Looke Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | wavve, Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
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
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
Eisenheim

Paul Giamatti
Inspector Uhl

Jessica Biel
Sophie

Rufus Sewell
Crown Prince Leopold

Eddie Marsan
Josef Fischer

Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Young Eisenheim

Eleanor Tomlinson
Young Sophie

Jake Wood
Jurka

Tom Fisher
Willigut

Karl Johnson
Doctor / Old Man

Vincent Franklin
Loschek

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.











