# The Prestige (2006) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-prestige-2006/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 87/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 89% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 81/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.5/10 |
| Director | Christopher Nolan |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Runtime | 130 min |

## Quick answer

The Prestige (2006) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #42 (8.5/10) — The Prestige remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 81/100. Directed by Christopher Nolan.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #42 (8.5/10) — The Prestige remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Piper Perabo, Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Samantha Mahurin, David Bowie, Andy Serkis, Daniel Davis

## Where to watch

the United Kingdom: Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema
Indonesia: HBO Max
India: Netflix
Turkey: Netflix, TV+
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT
the Philippines: HBO Max
Pakistan: HBO Max
Malaysia: HBO Max
Thailand: HBO Max
the United Arab Emirates: not currently streaming

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Prestige worth watching?**
The Prestige holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #42 (8.5/10) — The Prestige remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Prestige about?**
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.

**Who directed The Prestige?**
The Prestige (2006) was directed by Christopher Nolan.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Prestige?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (87/100), Metascore (81/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.5/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Prestige?**
The Prestige is on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom; on HBO Max in Indonesia; on Netflix in India; on Netflix, TV+ in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan; on HBO Max in the Philippines; on HBO Max in Pakistan; on HBO Max in Malaysia; on HBO Max in Thailand. Availability varies by region.

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