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The Illusionists

8.020161h 26mMovieDocumentary

Sex sells. What sells even more? Insecurity. Multi-billion dollar industries saturate our lives with images of unattainable beauty, exporting body hatred from New York to Beirut to Tokyo. Their target? Women, and increasingly men and…

DirectorElena Rossini
WriterElena Rossini
ProducerElena Rossini

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Elena Rossini

JK
Jean Kilbourne
Herself
SO
Susie Orbach
Herself
LMLaura Mulvey
Laura Mulvey
Herself
GD
Gail Dines
Herself

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The Illusionists — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Illusionists?

The Illusionists is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Illusionists on Netflix?

No, The Illusionists is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Illusionists on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Illusionists isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Illusionists for free?

The Illusionists is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.