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The Prestige (2006)

PG-13 ★ 8.2/10 130 min Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction United Kingdom, United States English
Director: Christopher Nolan
Screenplay by: Jonathan Nolan, Christopher Nolan
Novel: Christopher Priest
Streaming: Not available
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Description

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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Top Cast

Hugh Jackman
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Christian Bale
Christian Bale Alfred Borden
Michael Caine
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Piper Perabo
Piper Perabo Julia McCullough
Rebecca Hall
Rebecca Hall Sarah
Scarlett Johansson
Scarlett Johansson Olivia Wenscombe
Samantha Mahurin
Samantha Mahurin Jess
David Bowie
David Bowie Tesla

The Prestige Appears on 11 Curated Movie Lists

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IMDb Top 250
IMDb #41

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IndieWire #02
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SlashFilm #69
Vulture's 101 Best Movie Endings
Vulture #59

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Letterboxd #20
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