

The Illusionist
When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.
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.
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $6M
- Language
- French
- stage
- edinburgh, scotland
- disillusionment
- aftercreditsstinger
- magician
- adult child friendship
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Behind the camera
Director
Produced in
France, United Kingdom
Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereTelluride Film Festival5 Sept 2010
- Theatrical (limited)PG25 Dec 2010
- Theatrical11 Feb 2011
United KingdomGB
- PremiereEdinburgh International Film Festival16 Jun 2010
- Theatrical (limited)PG20 Aug 2010
AustraliaAU
- PremiereMelbourne International Film Festival23 Jul 2010
- PhysicalPG13 Jan 2012
CanadaCA
- PremierePGToronto International Film Festival12 Sept 2010
- Theatrical (limited)PG21 Jan 2011
ArgentinaAR
- PremiereMar del Plata Film Festival14 Nov 2010
- Theatrical23 Dec 2010
BelgiumBE
- TheatricalAL16 Jun 2010
BrazilBR
- PremiereSão Paulo International Film Festival22 Oct 2010
- Theatrical12IMDB14 Jan 2011
ChileCL
- PremiereFestival Internacional de Cine de Valdivia15 Oct 2010
ChinaCN
- PremiereShanghai International Film Festival11 Jun 2011
- PremiereAranya Waves Film Festival7 Sept 2024
CzechiaCZ
- PremiereKarlovy Vary International Film Festival3 Jul 2010
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical117 Apr 2011
EstoniaEE
- PremiereTallinn Black Nights Film Festival19 Nov 2010
- Theatrical14 Jan 2011
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The Illusionist was released on 16 June 2010.
Audience reviews
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Handyandy040485
3/22/2013
This movie is the perfect sequel to Jacques Tati's films "Mr. Hulot's Holiday" and "My Uncle". I have now watched all three for my french class and can say this movie elicits so much emotion. True to Jacques Tati's style this film does not need the viewer to understand what is being said to understand what is going on in the film. The art directors choice of stylization for the film makes it a work of art, literally.…
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