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The Prestige

2006Movie2 h 11 minPG-13

DramaMystery
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Letterboxd4.3/5Metacritic668.7Rotten Tomatoes77%92%

A gripping, nerve-racking drama movie about mystery and the mind, with standout direction and storytelling.

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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.

Feels like

  • Obsessive Rivalry
  • Complex Non-Linear Mystery
  • Dark Psychological Drama
  • Victorian Magic Realism
  • Deceptive Narrative Structure
  • Tragic Downward Spiral
  • High-Stakes Illusion
  • Atmospheric Period Piece
  • Intellectual Thriller

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Nolan
Written by
Christopher Nolan, Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Priest
Produced by
Christopher Nolan, Emma Thomas, Aaron Ryder
Music by
David Julyan

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Facts

October 19, 2006 · 2 h 11 min · PG-13

Released
October 19, 2006
Runtime
2 h 11 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$40 million
Box office
$110 million
Available in
99 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Powered by a Forsaken Child, Black-and-Gray Morality, Meaningful Echo +9

  • Powered by a Forsaken Child
  • Black-and-Gray Morality
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Kayfabe
  • Lightning Can Do Anything
  • Misapplied Phlebotinum
  • Adaptation Distillation
  • A Lighter Shade of Gray
  • Steampunk
  • Magical Realism
  • Ignored Expert
  • Swiss-Cheese Security

12 of 120 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Prestige?"

Questions about The Prestige

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Prestige?

Netflix

In the United States, The Prestige streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 63 other countries.

Is The Prestige worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 8.5, Letterboxd 4.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 77%, and Metacritic 66). Audiences rate it higher (88 out of 100) than critics (72).

Is The Prestige okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch The Prestige?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for complexity and 8 for non-linear narrative.

Will I feel good after watching The Prestige?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

What tropes does The Prestige use?

Powered by a Forsaken ChildBlack-and-Gray MoralityMeaningful EchoKayfabeLightning Can Do AnythingMisapplied PhlebotinumAdaptation DistillationA Lighter Shade of GraySteampunkMagical RealismIgnored ExpertSwiss-Cheese Securityand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 tropes for it, including Powered by a Forsaken Child, Black-and-Gray Morality, and Meaningful Echo.