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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

2010·Movie
1h 49min·PG
IMDb6.1Metacritic466.1Rotten Tomatoes40%53%

Where to watch

Disney+

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The Sorcerer's Apprentice fingerprint

High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Fantasy and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

It's the coolest job ever.

Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
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Crew

Directed by:
Jon Turteltaub, Philip G. Atwell, Julie Pitkanen
Written by:
Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Doug Miro
Produced by:
Nicolas Cage, Jerry Bruckheimer, Barbara Harris
Composed by:
Christopher Boyes, Kevin O'Connell, Doc Kane

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Sorcerer's Apprentice

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Sorcerer's Apprentice legally?

Disney+

The Sorcerer's Apprentice is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 46). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?

1 h 49 min

The Sorcerer's Apprentice runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Sorcerer's Apprentice?

Critics43
Audiences58

Not quite. Audiences rate The Sorcerer's Apprentice higher (58) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Sorcerer's Apprentice a box office hit?

Budget$150 million
Box office$215 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $150 million to make and earned $215 million worldwide, 1.4 times its budget.

What language is The Sorcerer's Apprentice in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Sorcerer's Apprentice?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Sorcerer's Apprentice in 81 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Sorcerer's Apprentice use?

Made of AirHistorical In-JokeMage in ManhattanDragon and Lion DanceSpanner in the WorksBig ApplesauceTook a Level in BadassYou're Insane!Giant FlyerThe ApprenticeMad Scientist LaboratoryDramatic Deadpanand 103 more

TV Tropes lists 115 storytelling tropes for The Sorcerer's Apprentice, including Made of Air, Historical In-Joke, Mage in Manhattan.