The Illusionist
With 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.
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Frequently asked questions about The Illusionist
Where can I watch The Illusionist in the United States?
The Illusionist is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and FlixFling in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFling, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Illusionist on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Illusionist is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Philo, AMC+, Sundance Now, and FlixFling.
Can I watch The Illusionist for free?
The Illusionist streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Hoopla, Darkroom, and Fawesome. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Illusionist?
The Illusionist scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.5 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 74 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Illusionist?
The Illusionist stars Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, and Eddie Marsan. Neil Burger is the director.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist runs 1h 50m (110 minutes).
When did The Illusionist come out?
The Illusionist was released on August 18, 2006.
Which studio made The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was produced by Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions, and Koppelman-Levien in the United States.
What was the budget for The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was made on a budget of $16,500,000.
How much did The Illusionist make at the box office?
The Illusionist grossed $87,892,388 worldwide, against a budget of $16,500,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.