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73% Critic Match
The Illusionist
“Nothing is what it seems”
7.3 / 10• 2006• 1h 50m•PG-13• English
FantasyDramaThrillerRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Edward Norton
Eisenheim
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Neil Burger's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Illusionist is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
