The Illusionist_
"Nothing is what it seems"
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
The Illusionist earned $87.9M worldwide on a $16.5M budget — a 433% return on investment.
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Year context
The Illusionist was released 20 years ago in 2006.
CAST (20)
Edward Norton
Eisenheim
Paul Giamatti
Inspector Uhl
Jessica Biel
Sophie
Rufus Sewell
Crown Prince Leopold
Eddie Marsan
Josef Fischer
Aaron Taylor-Johnson
Young Eisenheim
Eleanor Tomlinson
Young Sophie
Jake Wood
Jurka
Tom Fisher
Willigut
Karl Johnson
Doctor / Old Man
Vincent Franklin
Loschek
Nicholas Blane
Herr Doebler
Philip McGough
Dr. Hofzinser
Erich Redman
Count Rainer
Michael Carter
Von Thurnburg
AG
Andreas Grothusen
Eisenheim's Father
Brian Caspe
Eisenheim's Assistant
ES
Ellen Savaria
Mrs. Uhl
VB
Vítězslav Bouchner
Sophie's Driver
DO
David O'Kelly
Archduke
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$16.5M
Budget
$87.9M
Revenue
+433%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (3)
Contagious Entertainment
Michael London Productions
Koppelman-Levien
AWARDS (1)
B
Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Composer
2006
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (5,209 votes)
Popularity
8
Budget
$16,500,000
Box Office
$87,892,388
Profit
+$71,392,388
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Illusionist about?
With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Neil Burger.
Who stars in The Illusionist?
The cast of The Illusionist includes Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, Jessica Biel, Rufus Sewell, Eddie Marsan.
How much did The Illusionist make at the box office?
The Illusionist earned $87,892,388 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $16,500,000.
What is the rating of The Illusionist?
The Illusionist has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 5,209 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (4)
Fantasy
Drama
Thriller
Romance
KEYWORDS (11)
princess
magic
rivalry
love
vienna, austria
super power
crown prince
duchess
mysterious
childhood sweetheart
romantic