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The Illusionist (2010)

โ€œWhen life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.โ€

7.3/10 ยท 696 votes 1h 20m pg DramaAnimation

#35 of 247 films from 2010 #1145 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Sylvain Chomet

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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.

Cast

Jean-Claude Dondaas Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Eilidh Rankinas Alice (voice)
Didier Gustinas Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrotas Songs (voice)
Jacques Tatias Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Duncan MacNeilas Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearnsas Additional Voices (voice)
James T. Muiras Additional Voices (voice)
Tom Urieas Additional Voices (voice)
Paul Bandeyas Additional Voices (voice)

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 2010
Runtime80 min (1h 20m) โ€” shorter as the 2010 average of 104 min
GenresDrama, Animation
Original titleL'Illusionniste
LanguageFR
Budget$18,000,000
Box office$6,007,194 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0775489

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Questions

How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist runs 80 minutes (1h 20m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is The Illusionist worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 696 votes, which places it #35 of 247 films released in 2010 in this index (top 86%) and #1145 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Sylvain Chomet. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Triplets of Belleville (2003), Paris Je T'aime (2006).
Who stars in The Illusionist?
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).
What is The Illusionist rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Illusionist?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/12538.

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