The Sorcerer's Apprentice
“It's the coolest job ever.”
Synopsis
Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2009-12-14
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
Balthazar Blake
Jay Baruchel
David "Dave" Stutler
Alfred Molina
Maxim Horvath
Teresa Palmer
Rebecca "Becky" Barnes
Toby Kebbell
Drake Stone
Omar Benson Miller
Bennet Zurrow
Monica Bellucci
Veronica Gorloisen
Alice Krige
Morgana le Fay
Robert Capron
Oliver
James A. Stephens
Merlin
Gregory Woo
Sun-Lok
Nicole Ehinger
Abigail Williams
Ethan Peck
Andre
Adriane Lenox
Ms. Jessalyn Algar
Jake Cherry
Dave Stutler (Young)
Peyton List
Becky Barnes (Young)
Ian McShane
Narrator (voice)
Parisa Fitz-Henley
Bennet's Girlfriend
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 13, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
November 30, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$150M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$215.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.44x
+$65.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Screenplay & Story
- Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard
- Original Score
- Trevor Rabin
- Original Title
- The Sorcerer's Apprentice
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $150M
- Worldwide Gross
- $215.3M
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Saturn Films, Broken Road Productions, Junction Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Turteltaub
Doug Miro, Carlo Bernard, Lawrence Konner, Matt Lopez, Mark Rosenthal
Trevor Rabin
Bojan Bazelli, Patrick Loungway
Scott Chestnut, William Goldenberg
Chad Oman, Todd Garner, Norman Golightly, Jerry Bruckheimer, Mike Stenson
Department Leadership Roster
Doug Miro
Screenplay
Jon Turteltaub
Director
Carlo Bernard
Screenplay
Scott Chestnut
Editor
Trevor Rabin
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Konner
Writer
Matt Lopez
Writer
Mark Rosenthal
Writer
William Goldenberg
Editor
John Nelson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Naomi Shohan
Production Design
Michael Kaplan
Costume Design
Bojan Bazelli
Director of Photography
Jerry Bruckheimer
Producer
George Marshall Ruge
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sorcerer's Apprentice
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sorcerer's Apprentice about?
Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.
Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
Who stars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The principal cast of The Sorcerer's Apprentice includes Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, Alfred Molina, Teresa Palmer, Toby Kebbell.
When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice released and how long is it?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice had a reported production budget of $150M and grossed $215.3M at the worldwide box office (1.44 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sorcerer's Apprentice was composed by Trevor Rabin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).