The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
A reluctant apprentice learns magic to defend Manhattan from an ancient evil, leading to brisk, whimsical action.
Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
How intense is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a family watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs broad. Rated PG.
What The Sorcerer's Apprentice feels like
- Tone
- whimsical
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big
- Best for
- Family nightFull attention
Where to stream The Sorcerer's Apprentice
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice for you?
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice scary?
No. The Sorcerer's Apprentice is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is streaming on Disney+ and YouTube (free).
Does The Sorcerer's Apprentice have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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