The Prestige (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2006, The Prestige is a thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction film directed by Christopher Nolan, running about 130 minutes. “Are You Watching Closely?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Prestige stars Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier / Gerald Root, Michael Caine as Cutter and Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Prestige sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $109.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus and 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 Prestige page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prestige tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prestige (2006)?
- In US, The Prestige is available to stream on Hulu, Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and 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 Prestige worth watching?
- The Prestige holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, mystery and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Prestige?
- The Prestige stars Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson and Rebecca Hall.
- When was The Prestige released?
- The Prestige was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.