The Illusionist (2006)
A determined illusionist conjures romance and suspicion, challenging a crown prince with every trick.
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.
How intense is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist is not scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. Rated PG-13.
What The Illusionist feels like
- Tone
- romanticsuspensefulatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream The Illusionist
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Illusionist for you?
Is The Illusionist scary?
No. The Illusionist is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Illusionist gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Illusionist sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Illusionist OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist runs 1h 50m.
Where can I stream The Illusionist?
The Illusionist is streaming on Prime Video, AMC+, Hoopla and The Roku Channel.
Does The Illusionist have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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