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Now You See Me

2013·Movie
1h 56min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic506.8Rotten Tomatoes51%70%
IMDb7.2Metacritic506.8Rotten Tomatoes51%70%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Spectacle8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Wonder6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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The closer you look, the less you’ll see.

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
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Crew

Directed by:
Louis Leterrier, G.A. Aguilar, Joe Camp III
Written by:
Boaz Yakin, Boaz Yakin, Ed Solomon
Produced by:
Boaz Yakin, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Composed by:
Brian Tyler, Frank Rinella, Steve Boeddeker

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Where can I stream Now You See Me legally?

NetflixPrimeStarz

Now You See Me is included with a subscription to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. 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 Now You See Me worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Now You See Me rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Now You See Me?

1 h 56 min

Now You See Me runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Now You See Me?

Critics51
Audiences70

Not quite. Audiences rate Now You See Me higher (70) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Now You See Me a box office hit?

Budget$75 million
Box office$352 million

Yes. It cost about $75 million to make and earned $352 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What language is Now You See Me in?

EnglishFrench

It was made in English, with some French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Now You See Me?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Now You See Me in 97 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Now You See Me use?

Infraction DistractionMagician DetectiveMemento MacGuffinPiranha ProblemPay Evil unto EvilOrbital ShotSmug SmilerDramatic IronyShip TeaseThree-Act StructureHot on His Own TrailCold Readingand 132 more

TV Tropes lists 144 storytelling tropes for Now You See Me, including Infraction Distraction, Magician Detective, Memento MacGuffin.