Now You See Me (2013)
Kernel Score: 83% · 16,554 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Thriller, Crime
Released: 2013-05-29
Runtime: 116 minutes
Is Now You See Me worth watching?
Worth watching. Four stage magicians rob banks and reward their audiences, while the police try to keep up. It is flashy, silly and a lot of fun if you don't ask for realistic answers.
Watch it if you
- like slick heist movies
- enjoy magic tricks and misdirection
- want a light, twisty thriller
Skip it if you
- need plot logic to hold up
- dislike twist-heavy endings
Best for: Friends' movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Now You See Me
- Stream: Prime Video
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
An FBI agent and an Interpol detective track a team of illusionists who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.
Now You See Me parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Now You See Me is a heist thriller in which illusionists pull off elaborate bank robberies.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Some tense chase and confrontation scenes, largely non-graphic action typical of a PG-13 heist film.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Now You See Me
If you liked Now You See Me, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Ocean's Eleven (2001) — 84%: Slick, charming heist film
- The Usual Suspects (1995) — 91%: Twisty crime story built on misdirection
- Fast Five (2011) — 82%: Big, fast heist action
- The Fugitive (1993) — 84%: Chase thriller with a clever, relentless pursuit
- Die Hard (1988) — 87%: Fast, clever action film
Director
Cast
- Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas
- Woody Harrelson as Merritt McKinney
- Isla Fisher as Henley Reeves
- Dave Franco as Jack Wilder
- Mark Ruffalo as Dylan Rhodes
- Mélanie Laurent as Alma Dray
- Morgan Freeman as Thaddeus Bradley
- Michael Caine as Arthur Tressler
- Michael Kelly as Agent Fuller
- Common as Evans
Now You See Me FAQ
Is Now You See Me worth watching?
Worth watching. Four stage magicians rob banks and reward their audiences, while the police try to keep up. It is flashy, silly and a lot of fun if you don't ask for realistic answers.
Where can I watch Now You See Me?
In the US you can stream Now You See Me on Prime Video and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Now You See Me OK for kids?
Now You See Me is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Now You See Me is a heist thriller in which illusionists pull off elaborate bank robberies.
What movies are like Now You See Me?
If you liked Now You See Me, try Ocean's Eleven, The Usual Suspects, Fast Five and The Fugitive.