The Prestige
About The Prestige
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.
The Prestige (2006) is a mystery science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan. The film is filed under obsession, dying and death, competition, and rivalry.
Hugh Jackman stars as Robert Angier, Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Michael Caine as Cutter, and Piper Perabo as Julia McCullough. It runs 130 minutes and was released in October 2006.
The screenplay is by Christopher Nolan and Jonathan Nolan. Production companies include Newmarket Films, Syncopy, and Touchstone Pictures. It is adapted from a novel.
Sherlock Holmes, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and Poor Things make useful companions to The Prestige, all filed under 19th century, partner, and steampunk. TMDB voters put it at 8.2 out of 10 across 18,416 votes and it carries a PG-13 rating.