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Now You See Me

2013Movie1 h 56 minPG-13

CrimeThriller
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic506.8Rotten Tomatoes51%70%

A tense, fast-paced thriller movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Heist Thriller
  • Magic Realism
  • Robin Hood Archetype
  • High-Octane Spectacle
  • Mystery Puzzle Box
  • Anti-Corporate Revenge
  • Illusion & Deception
  • Star-Studded Cast
  • Twist-Heavy Narrative

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Louis Leterrier
Written by
Boaz Yakin, Ed Solomon, Edward Ricourt
Produced by
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, Bobby Cohen
Music by
Brian Tyler

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

May 29, 2013 · 1 h 56 min · PG-13

Released
May 29, 2013
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Thriller, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Budget
$75 million
Box office
$352 million
Available in
97 countries

Tropes

Infraction Distraction, Magician Detective, Memento MacGuffin +9

  • Infraction Distraction
  • Magician Detective
  • Memento MacGuffin
  • Piranha Problem
  • Pay Evil unto Evil
  • Orbital Shot
  • Smug Smiler
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Ship Tease
  • Three-Act Structure
  • Hot on His Own Trail
  • Cold Reading

12 of 144 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Now You See Me?"

Questions about Now You See Me

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Now You See Me?

Prime

In the United States, Now You See Me streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. It also streams in 60 other countries.

Is Now You See Me worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7.2, Rotten Tomatoes 51%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (51).

Is Now You See Me okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Now You See Me plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

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 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 tropes for it, including Infraction Distraction, Magician Detective, and Memento MacGuffin.