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The Prestige (2006) - Full Review
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The Prestige (2006) - Full Review

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Overview

Set in London in the 1800s, two rival magicians read each others diary containing the secrets of their magic tricks and personal life. As we go back in time when the diaries were written, both magicians become obsessed with their rival's best trick. The tricks, as shown to the audience, look the same, but neither magician can figure out how his opponent does it.

Quick Facts

Release Date20 Oct 2006
Runtime130 min
RatedPG-13
LanguageEnglish
CountryUnited Kingdom, United States
Budget$40M
Box Office$110M

Direction

Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan

The Prestige is directed by Christopher Nolan. The film has received recognition: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 6 wins & 44 nominations total.

Writers

Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan

Cast

Hugh Jackman
Hugh Jackman
Robert Angier
Christian Bale
Christian Bale
Alfred Borden
Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Cutter
Piper Perabo
Piper Perabo
Julia McCullough
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall
Sarah
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson
Olivia Wenscombe
Samantha Mahurin
Samantha Mahurin
Jess
David Bowie
David Bowie
Tesla

Ratings & Reception

The film has been critically acclaimed with an IMDb rating of 8.5/10 based on 1,583,310 votes.

Watch the Trailer

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Where to Watch

Watch The Prestige on MovieAura for free in HD.

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Touchstone Pictures, Newmarket Films, Syncopy.