Film · 2006 · PG-13 · 2h 10m · Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
The Prestige
Christopher Nolan
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Seen · Sep 26
Synopsis
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
Reception
- Critics
- 77%
- Audience
- 92%
Reviewers enjoyed the puzzle-box plot and the old-fashioned, atmospheric storytelling of this period tale of rival magicians. The chief complaints were that the intricate structure becomes convoluted and self-serious, and that the characters feel thin next to the mechanics of the plot.
Sources: Rotten Tomatoes
Box office
- Budget
- $40M
- Domestic
- $53.1M
- Worldwide
- $110M
Source: Box Office Mojo, as of Sep 30
Cast
Piper PeraboJulia McCullough
Rebecca HallSarah
Samantha MahurinJess
Crew
Christopher PriestNovel
Sep 26, 2026
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