The Prestige

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 65/100
Total warning time: 1m 55s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (20s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:45:20 - 00:45:30] A brief scene with a woman in lingerie.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:25] A suggestive conversation with implied sexual content.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (10s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [00:30:45 - 00:30:55] A character is seen drinking alcohol.
Violence: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 (1m 10s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:30] A drowning scene with some struggle.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:25:40 - 01:26:00] A violent confrontation resulting in injury.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:50:15 - 01:50:45] A graphic scene involving a gunshot.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:15:30 - 00:15:35] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:05:20 - 01:05:25] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [01:40:10 - 01:40:15] Use of the word 'bastard'.
The Prestige
Year: 2006
Certificate: U
Runtime: 130 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
IMDB: 8.5
Meta Score: 66
Votes: 1190259
Gross: 53,089,891
Director: Christopher Nolan
Stars: Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine
Overview: After a tragic accident, two stage magicians engage in a battle to create the ultimate illusion while sacrificing everything they have to outwit each other.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the main plot of The Prestige (2006)?
A: The Prestige follows the intense rivalry between two magicians, Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Alfred Borden (Christian Bale), in 19th-century London. Their competition escalates into a dangerous game of one-upmanship, leading to deceit, obsession, and tragic consequences.
Q: Who are the main actors in The Prestige?
A: The movie stars Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe, and Michael Caine as Cutter, a mentor figure to the magicians.
Q: What is the significance of the title 'The Prestige'?
A: The title refers to the final act of a magic trick, where the magician reveals the seemingly impossible outcome. The movie itself is structured like a magic trick, with twists and revelations that serve as its 'prestige.'
Q: What is the key twist in The Prestige?
A: The key twist reveals that Alfred Borden is actually two identical twins who have been living as one person to perfect their magic act. This explains how Borden could perform his 'Transported Man' trick without a double.
Q: How does The Prestige explore themes of obsession and sacrifice?
A: The movie delves into the destructive nature of obsession, as both Angier and Borden go to extreme lengths to outdo each other. Angier sacrifices his personal life and morality, while Borden and his twin sacrifice their individual identities for their craft.