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Film · 2006

The Prestige

Directed by Christopher Nolan · starring Hugh Jackman, Jamie Harris and Christian Bale

  • 2 h 8 min
  • 12
  • Thriller · Drama · Fantasy
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 9 November 2006
  • 8.2 Users80 votes

Synopsis

It all starts in the hectic London of the late nineteenth century. In a time when magicians are the most renowned idols, two young magicians propose to be famous making magic by themeselves. The flamboyant and sophisticated Robert Angier is a consummate entertainer, while the rough purist Alfred Borden is a creative genius who lacks the panache necessary to show the public his magical ideas. At first, are two companions and friends who admire each other. However, when the best trick of both spoil, they are become irreconcilable enemies and try by all means to outdo the other and kill it. Trick to trick, show to show, it is forged their fierce competition, which knows no limits. This is the fifth film by director Christopher Nolan.

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The essentials

Runtime
128 min2 hours and 8 minutes
Budget
$40mTouchstone Pictures
Rating
12Suitable for 12 years and over
How long is The Prestige?
2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was The Prestige released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 9 November 2006.
Who directed The Prestige?
Christopher Nolan.
Who is in The Prestige?
It stars Hugh Jackman, Jamie Harris, Christian Bale and Michael Caine.
Where can I watch The Prestige?
In the UK you can watch it on subscription on HBO Max, Netflix and Prime Video.
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Producers
Christopher Nolan
Cinematography
Wally Pfister

Reviews

8.2 80 votes
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Soundtrack

All 8 songs
  1. Butterfly EtudeArranged, Stephen Edwards Spotify
  2. AnalyseThom Yorke Spotify
  3. Drinkin' Down the Rose & CrownKeith Nichols
  4. Tripping GailyEna Baga
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