The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, The Sorcerer's Apprentice is an action, fantasy and adventure film directed by Jon Turteltaub, running about 109 minutes. “It's the coolest job ever.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.

Who’s in it. The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Nicolas Cage as Balthazar Blake, Jay Baruchel as Dave Stutler, Alfred Molina as Maxim Horvath and Teresa Palmer as Becky Barnes, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Sorcerer's Apprentice has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $215.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney 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 Sorcerer's Apprentice page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Sorcerer's Apprentice tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.