The Prestige

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The Prestige

PG-13

2006

2h 10m

Drama

Fantasy

Mystery & Thriller

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An illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each other in a bitter battle for supremacy. Terrible consequences loom when the pair escalate their feud, each seeking not just to outwit -- but to destroy -- the other man.

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Critics Consensus

Full of twists and turns, The Prestige is a dazzling period piece that never stops challenging the audience.

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Graham Fuller

Sight & Sound

11/02/2018

Although the film's stunning reveals make the audience realise it has been duped... there is a protagonist to empathise with each time.

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

09/07/2007

3/4

It's quite a movie -- atmospheric, obsessive, almost satanic.

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Brian Tallerico

UGO

03/24/2007

An example of old-fashioned storytelling, the kind of magical movie that could have been made fifty years ago and, consequently, will still be watched fifty years from now.

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Nick Rogers

Midwest Film Journal

Jul 13

2.5/5

An impressively bespoke pitch deck for 20 years of Christopher Nolan's filmmaking philosophies but still just a pitch deck all the same — with a voila reveal no less embarrassing than that of a Gob Bluth illusion.

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Gissane Sophia

Lady Geeks Media

Jul 6

4/5

Visually, The Prestige is among one of the most gorgeous films in Nolan’s filmography, and a tremendous showcase of how much he packs into a single frame.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Apr 30

3.5/4

A dense and multilayered drama that explores Nolan's usual recurrent themes while simultaneously serving up a cracking good mystery yarn.

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R T

@RT09956861 2d

Straight cinema. No words needed

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matthias S

@Thescreenasvor 2d

Rewatching *The Prestige* never gets old. Christopher Nolan really knows how to craft a film, and this is another reminder of that. The star-studded cast is fantastic, the story is endlessly engaging, and even when you know every twist, it still pulls you in. I love how many clues are sprinkled throughout the film, making each rewatch even more rewarding. It's one of those movies that feels carefully constructed from beginning to end. While it doesn't quite make my personal top five Nolan films, it's still an incredibly well-made, smart, and thoroughly enjoyable thriller that only gets better with every revisit. ★★★★☆

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Vivaan N

@RT98496582 3d

Beautifully directed. Stunningly executed. The Prestige is a must-watch for everyone. 10/10.

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Arjan S

@monk3y 3d

Every minute you question what you thought you knew about what had led to the situation you are introduced to within the first five minutes.

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Greg S

@Greg_RT 4d

My favourite Nolan film. Thought provoking and gets better with each re-watch.

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Triston W

@Triston1 4d

This is one of the most unique movies ive ever seen!

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Synopsis

An illusion gone horribly wrong pits two 19th-century magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Rupert Angier (Hugh Jackman), against each other in a bitter battle for supremacy. Terrible consequences loom when the pair escalate their feud, each seeking not just to outwit -- but to destroy -- the other man.

Director: Christopher Nolan
Producer: Aaron Ryder, Emma Thomas
Screenwriter: Jonathan Nolan
Distributor: Buena Vista
Production Co: Newmarket Productions
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Disturbing Images)
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 20, 2006, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 23, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $53.1M
Runtime: 2h 10m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)