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The Prestige
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Christopher Nolan. With Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and d…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for The Prestige.
MoviHero lists October 19, 2006 as the release date for The Prestige. Christopher Nolan is the listed director. The listed cast includes Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Michael Caine as Cutter, Piper Perabo as Julia McCullough. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 19, 2006
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Mystery
Runtime2h 10m
DirectorChristopher Nolan
CastHugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Michael Caine as Cutter, Piper Perabo as Julia McCullough
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is The Prestige right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
The Prestige runs 2h 10m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 18,399 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary1/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Perplexed by the storyline at the beginning, deeply attracted to the narratives of the intense rivalry between two actors in the main body of the…”
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“As ever with Christopher Nolan films the chronology needs close attention - as so many of the clues as to what the hell is actually…”
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“There is great entertainment in seeing the two fellow-rivals battling each other, but it is only after the final twist that the viewer realises the…”
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“'The Prestige' is tremendous! An expertly made movie about magic, one that lasts just over two hours but it is most definitely 120mins+ well spent…”
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“The Prestige is a gripping mystery drama that follows the intense rivalry between two magicians whose obsession with creating the perfect illusion drives them to…”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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“They're magicians, your honor. Men who live by dressing up plain and simple truths to shock, to amaze.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherRobert AngierRobert Angier appears in The Prestige (2006).Open character guide otherAlfred BordenAlfred Borden appears in The Prestige (2006).Open character guide otherCutterCutter appears in The Prestige (2006).Open character guide otherJulia McCulloughJulia McCullough appears in The Prestige (2006).Open character guide
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