Is The Illusionist one of a kind?

Yes, very. More singular than 94% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Illusionist sad?

Yes. More sad than 75% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Illusionist scary?

Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Illusionist easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does The Illusionist end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is The Illusionist violent?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

The Illusionist

Name: The Illusionist
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Thriller, Romance
Released: 2006
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan

Nothing is what it seems

Directed by Neil Burger

Produced by Contagious Entertainment, Michael London Productions

2006110 min7.3 / 10

A romantic thriller set in turn-of-the-century Vienna that weaves magic, deception, and forbidden love into an ambiguous tale where illusion and reality blur.

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.

Clusters

Forbidden Love Stories Fantasy Versus Reality Sincere Fantasy Adventures Historical Forbidden Romance Witchcraft and Occult Movies

Genres

Fantasy Drama Thriller Romance

Keywords

Princess Magic Rivalry Love Vienna, Austria Super Power Crown Prince Duchess Childhood Sweetheart

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Questions people ask

Is The Illusionist one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.
Is The Illusionist sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is The Illusionist scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Illusionist easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Does The Illusionist end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Illusionist violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.