What is the Metascore for The Prestige?

The Prestige has a Metascore of 81 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Prestige streaming in?

The Prestige streams on Netflix in India; HBO Max in Indonesia; U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia; HBO Max in Pakistan; HBO Max in the Philippines; HBO Max in Thailand; Netflix, TV+ in Turkey; Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Prestige Review (2006) — 83% Celluloid Score

Item: The Prestige
Rating: 4.5
Author: Kaiser Khan

Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2006 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Prestige (2006) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

83%

Celluloid Score Recommended

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87% Editorial Rating

89% Audience snapshot · excluded

81 Metascore

★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4

8.5 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 2h 10m
Cast: Hugh Jackman , Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Piper Perabo , Rebecca Hall , Scarlett Johansson , Samantha Mahurin , David Bowie , Andy Serkis , Daniel Davis
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Prestige (2006)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Prestige by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Netflix
Indonesia	HBO Max
Japan	U-NEXT
Malaysia	HBO Max
Pakistan	HBO Max
Philippines	HBO Max
Thailand	HBO Max
Turkey	Netflix, TV+
United Kingdom	Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max, Sky Cinema

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (87/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (89%).
Metascore signals universal acclaim (81/100).
Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
IMDb users score it 8.5/10.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded drama, mystery, science fiction pick

Not ideal for

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Is The Prestige worth watching?

Yes — The Prestige earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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The Prestige (2006) Review

★★★★½ 4.5/5

Christopher Nolan's The Prestige (2006) remains a defining Drama landmark from United Kingdom, with scores that still shape how audiences discover the title.

Strongly recommended — holds up for new and returning viewers.

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