A 2006 psychological thriller film starring Edward Norton starring Will soon be leaving Netflix. Based on a short story, it follows a talented magician who uses his performances to seek justice after a life-changing tragedy.
The Illusionist will leave Netflix in June.
The film "The Illusionist"« will disappear from the Netflix library as of Wednesday, June 17, 2026 (according to What's on Netflix).
The film is based on a short story by Steven Millhauser titled "Eisenheim the Illusionist," which was first published in the December 1989 issue of Esquire magazine. The screenplay was written and directed by Neil Burger.
Set in Vienna in 1889, the story centers on Eisenheim, a gifted illusionist who reunites with his childhood sweetheart, Duchess Sophie von Teschen, fifteen years after their forced separation. Their renewed romance threatens Sophie's engagement to Crown Prince Leopold, a powerful and cruel member of the royal family. When tragedy befalls the couple, Eisenheim uses his remarkable skills to overthrow the prince.
The film stars Edward Norton as Eisenheim, Paul Giamatti as Inspector Walter Uhl, Jessica Biel as Duchess Sophie, Rufus Sewell as Crown Prince Leopold, and Eddie Marsan as Josef Fischer, among others.
The Illusionist premiered on August 18, 2006. It impressed critics and audiences alike, earning high ratings on review aggregator websites. On Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a Tomatometer rating of 74% and a Popcornmeter rating of 83%. On IMDb, the film holds a 7.5/10 rating from over 400,000 users. The following year, it was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
In addition to critical acclaim, the film was also a commercial success. With a budget of $16.5 million, it grossed $87.8 million worldwide.
Netflix subscribers have a limited time to watch Edward Norton's The Illusionist on the platform.
The original article was published by Harsha Panduranga on ComingSoon. .
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