The Illusionist
2010, French. Directed by Sylvain Chomet.
When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG
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The Illusionist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sylvain ChometDirector
- Jean-Claude DondaTatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
- Eilidh RankinAlice (voice)
- Didier GustinSongs (voice)
- Jil AigrotSongs (voice)
- Jacques TatiMonsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Duncan MacNeilAdditional Voices (voice)
- Raymond MearnsAdditional Voices (voice)
- James T. MuirAdditional Voices (voice)
- Tom UrieAdditional Voices (voice)
- Paul BandeyAdditional Voices (voice)
Details
- Released
- 16 June 2010
- Original title
- L'Illusionniste
- Country
- France, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $18M
- Box office
- $6M
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The Illusionist: quick answers
Is The Illusionist worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 707 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Illusionist?
The Illusionist runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does The Illusionist have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Illusionist has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Illusionist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Illusionist is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Illusionist on?
The Illusionist isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Illusionist?
If you liked The Illusionist, try The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act, Cars 3, Soul.
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist (2010) was directed by Sylvain Chomet and stars Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Didier Gustin.