The Prestige (2006)
Kernel Score: 95% · 17,294 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Released: 2006-10-17
Runtime: 130 minutes
Is The Prestige worth watching?
Must-watch. Two rival stage magicians spend years trying to ruin each other, and Nolan builds the story like a trick, with clues you can miss. It is dark, clever and rewarding to rewatch, with a final twist that fits.
Watch it if you
- love twisty, well-built puzzles
- enjoy stories of obsession
- admire strong ensemble acting
Skip it if you
- dislike nonlinear storytelling
- want a light film
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch The Prestige
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
The Prestige parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 mystery-thriller is a dark tale of obsessive rivalry involving death, suicide, and cruelty.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Keywords include hanging, suicide, and cruelty, with 'dangerous and deadly consequences' driving the plot's dark twists.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like The Prestige
If you liked The Prestige, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Memento (2000) — 96%: Nolan's other puzzle film told in a strange order
- Inception (2010) — 91%: Nolan's layered, clever heist through dreams
- The Dark Knight (2008) — 96%: Nolan's dark, rich crime epic
- Interstellar (2014) — 95%: Nolan's emotional, big-idea science fiction
- Blade Runner (1982) — 94%: Moody, thoughtful science fiction classic
- Arrival (2016) — 85%: Sci-fi mystery that reframes itself at the end
Director
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier
- Christian Bale as Alfred Borden
- Michael Caine as Cutter
- Piper Perabo as Julia McCullough
- Rebecca Hall as Sarah
- Scarlett Johansson as Olivia Wenscombe
- Samantha Mahurin as Jess
- David Bowie as Tesla
- Andy Serkis as Alley
- Daniel Davis as Judge
The Prestige FAQ
Is The Prestige worth watching?
Must-watch. Two rival stage magicians spend years trying to ruin each other, and Nolan builds the story like a trick, with clues you can miss. It is dark, clever and rewarding to rewatch, with a final twist that fits.
Where can I watch The Prestige?
In the US you can stream The Prestige on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Prestige OK for kids?
The Prestige is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 mystery-thriller is a dark tale of obsessive rivalry involving death, suicide, and cruelty.
What movies are like The Prestige?
If you liked The Prestige, try Memento, Inception, The Dark Knight and Interstellar.