The Illusionist (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2010, The Illusionist is a drama and animation film directed by Sylvain Chomet, running about 80 minutes. “When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A French illusionist travels to Scotland to work. He meets a young woman in a small village. Their ensuing adventure in Edinburgh changes both their lives forever.
Who’s in it. The Illusionist stars Jean-Claude Donda as Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice), Eilidh Rankin as Alice (voice), Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited) and Didier Gustin as Songs (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Illusionist has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Illusionist page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Illusionist tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Illusionist (2010)?
- In US, The Illusionist is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Illusionist worth watching?
- The Illusionist holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Illusionist?
- The Illusionist stars Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Jacques Tati, Didier Gustin and Jil Aigrot.
- When was The Illusionist released?
- The Illusionist was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.