The Prestige (2006)
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The Prestige is streaming in New Zealand on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
What the audience says
The Prestige is one of the better-rated English films out there. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 18,223 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Should you spend 2h 10m on it?
2h 10m of English drama, leaning mystery. That score holds across 18,224 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 18,224 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 10m |
| Watch with family? | M · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in New Zealand
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 6 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All HBO Max titles in New Zealand
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