The Prestige (2006)
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The Prestige is streaming in the US on Netflix.
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 18,294 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 130 minutes. In the US you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h 10m on it?
2h 10m of English drama, leaning mystery, not one for younger kids. That score holds across 18,294 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 18,294 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
- A quiet evening at home
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? | PG-13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Mystery |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Christopher Nolan
Cast
Where to watch in the US
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of Oct 18, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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