The Illusionist (2010)
Kernel Score: 83% · 665 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Animation, Drama
Released: 2010-06-16
Runtime: 80 minutes
Where to watch The Illusionist
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Illusionist parents' guide: ages 5+
Parents need to know that The Illusionist is a gentle, wordless animated PG drama about a magician and a young woman's bittersweet friendship in Edinburgh.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Sylvain Chomet
Cast
- Jean-Claude Donda as Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
- Eilidh Rankin as Alice (voice)
- Didier Gustin as Songs (voice)
- Jil Aigrot as Songs (voice)
- Jacques Tati as Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Duncan MacNeil as Additional Voices (voice)
- Raymond Mearns as Additional Voices (voice)
- James T. Muir as Additional Voices (voice)
- Tom Urie as Additional Voices (voice)
- Paul Bandey as Additional Voices (voice)
The Illusionist FAQ
Is The Illusionist good?
The Illusionist has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 665 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Illusionist?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Illusionist OK for kids?
The Illusionist is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 5+. Parents need to know that The Illusionist is a gentle, wordless animated PG drama about a magician and a young woman's bittersweet friendship in Edinburgh.
What movies are like The Illusionist?
If you liked The Illusionist, try Strange Magic, Presto, The Swallows of Kabul and Rise of the Guardians.