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The Illusionist

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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.

DirectorNeil Burger
WriterNeil Burger
ProducersCathy Schulman·Brian Koppelman

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Cast · Directed by Neil Burger

ENEdward Norton
Edward Norton
Eisenheim
PGPaul Giamatti
Paul Giamatti
Inspector Uhl
JBJessica Biel
Jessica Biel
Sophie
RSRufus Sewell
Rufus Sewell
Crown Prince Leopold
EMEddie Marsan
Eddie Marsan
Josef Fischer
ATAaron Taylor-Johnson
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Young Eisenheim
ETEleanor Tomlinson
Eleanor Tomlinson
Young Sophie
JWJake Wood
Jake Wood
Jurka
TFTom Fisher
Tom Fisher
Willigut
KJKarl Johnson
Karl Johnson
Doctor / Old Man
VFVincent Franklin
Vincent Franklin
Loschek
NBNicholas Blane
Nicholas Blane
Herr Doebler

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The Illusionist — streaming FAQ

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The Illusionist is streaming on Netflix, Sky Go and Now TV Cinema in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is The Illusionist on Netflix?

Yes — The Illusionist is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of November 2026.

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