The Prestige (2006)
Two rival magicians engage in a cerebral and darkly-comic battle of obsession with deadly consequences.
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.
How intense is The Prestige?
The Prestige is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Prestige feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittycerebraldarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Prestige
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Prestige for you?
Is The Prestige scary?
Only a little. The Prestige has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Prestige gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Prestige sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is The Prestige OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Prestige?
The Prestige runs 2h 10m.
Where can I stream The Prestige?
The Prestige is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Prestige have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
There is a twist, and that is all we are saying.
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