The Trick fingerprintStrong craft, light on feelings.
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Moving and cathartic
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Everyday modern life, politics, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
Functional look and sound
Tense
Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
The Trick is tense. The story builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.
Some satire
Not a comedy at heart.
Expect some satire.
Everyday modern life, politics, and the mind
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Its world is built around everyday modern life, politics, and the mind. The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
Standout performances and characters
The performances and characters stand out.
Functional look and sound
The look and sound stay functional.
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The Trick is included with a subscription to WETA+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.
Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
1 h 29 min
The Trick runs 1 h 29 min.
Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.
It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.
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5.9
