Movies like The Illusionist

Key Features:: Period piece, Magic, Forbidden love, Class conflict, Mystery, Political intrigue, Deception, Obsession, Aristocracy, Murder investigation, Romantic drama, Prestige, Cerebral, Detective
Tone:: serious, restrained, dramatic
Target Audience:: Drama enthusiasts, Romance fans, Viewers interested in historical settings, Fans of mystery and suspense
Emotional Arc:: Intrigue → Suspicion → Revelation

The Illusionist

2006-08-18

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.

Genres

Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance

Cast

Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jake Wood, Tom Fisher, Karl Johnson

Crew

Neil Burger, Neil Burger

Rating

★7.295(5136 votes)