The Illusionist 2006
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatWith his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Eisenheim
as Inspector Uhl
as Sophie
as Crown Prince Leopold
as Josef Fischer
as Young Eisenheim
as Young Sophie
as Jurka
as Willigut
as Doctor / Old Man
Director:
Writer:
Neil Burger, Steven Millhauser
Stars:
Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher, Karl Johnson,
Genres:
Fantasy,Drama,Thriller,Romance
Release Date:
2006 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
110 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Illusionist
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
NB
Cast
as Eisenheim
as Inspector Uhl
as Sophie
as Crown Prince Leopold
as Josef Fischer
as Young Eisenheim
as Young Sophie
as Jurka
as Willigut
as Doctor / Old Man
as Loschek
as Herr Doebler
as Dr. Hofzinser
as Count Rainer
as Von Thurnburg
as Eisenheim's Father
as Eisenheim's Assistant
as Mrs. Uhl
as Sophie's Driver
as Archduke
as Archduke
as Frankel
as Spiritualist Leader
as Arrested Man
as Respectable Man
as Senior Officer
as Senior Officer
as Train Conductor
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Young Father (uncredited)
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Audience Member
as Man on Street
as Sobbing Woman
as Guard
as Boy Apparition in Audience
as Boy Apparition on Stage
as Asian Assistant
as Asian Assistant
as Asian Assistant
as Asian Assistant
as Asian Assistant
as Street Urchin
as Street Urchin
as Street Urchin Messenger
as Aristocratic Boy
as Aristocratic Boy
as Aristocratic Boy
as Traveling Magician
as Man Who Incites Riot
as Shouting Woman
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