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The Prestige Review (2006) — 84% Celluloid Score

Directed by Christopher Nolan · 2006 ·

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Answer Summary: Is The Prestige worth watching?

The Prestige (2006) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict: What is the Celluloid Score for The Prestige?

Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.

84%
Celluloid Score Recommended

Five-source breakdown

87% Critic Score
89% Audience
81 Metascore
★★★★☆ Letterboxd 4
8.5 IMDb /10
Runtime
2h 10m
Cast
Hugh Jackman , Christian Bale , Michael Caine , Piper Perabo , Rebecca Hall , Scarlett Johansson , Samantha Mahurin , David Bowie , Andy Serkis , Daniel Davis

Where to watch in the United States

Not yet streaming in the United States — check local listings.

Why this score?

  • Majority of critics rated it fresh (87%).
  • 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 84% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

    Critics Consensus

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

    Celluloid Critics Consensus

    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.

    Critic Reviews

    critic The Prestige

    The Prestige (2006) Review

    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.

    Marcus Webb Horror & Genre Critic

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