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Illusion

2004·Movie
1h 46min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, family, and show business

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The only person who could change the story of his life...was the father he never knew.

A once-powerful, but now ailing movie director nears the end of his life. As he awaits death, he slips into a "dream" and is shown three "snippets" of the movie of his son's life. At first suspicious, then curious, and ultimately captivated, he watches his son's growth from mid-teens to mid-thirties as the son pursues his life-long love, Isabelle. The two constants through these snippets are his pursuit of Isabelle and the imagined voice of his father, telling him that he is worthless and unwanted. It is not until the story reaches its conclusion, that the old man discovers the surprising truth about his son and himself.
Father-Son RelationshipShowbiz ReflectionInternal ConflictRedemptionBittersweetDreamlikeAging DirectorCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Illusion legally?

Illusion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Illusion worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Illusion rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Illusion?

1 h 46 min

Illusion runs 1 h 46 min.

What language is Illusion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Illusion?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Illusion in 8 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.