The Illusionist
L'Illusionniste
“When life loses its wonder, all it takes is one person who still believes in magic.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Top Cast
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Jean-Claude Donda
Tatischeff / French Cinema Manager (voice)
Eilidh Rankin
Alice (voice)
Didier Gustin
Songs (voice)
Jil Aigrot
Songs (voice)
Jacques Tati
Monsieur Hulot (archive footage) (uncredited)
Duncan MacNeil
Additional Voices (voice)
Raymond Mearns
Additional Voices (voice)
James T. Muir
Additional Voices (voice)
Tom Urie
Additional Voices (voice)
Paul Bandey
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Mar del Plata Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 25, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 13, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.33x
-$12M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sylvain Chomet
- Screenplay & Story
- Sylvain Chomet, Jacques Tati
- Original Score
- Sylvain Chomet
- Original Title
- L'Illusionniste
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, Gaelic, English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $6M
- Production Studios
- Django Films, France 3 Cinéma, Ciné B, Pathé
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sylvain Chomet
Sylvain Chomet, Jacques Tati
Sylvain Chomet
Sylvain Chomet
Philippe Carcassonne, Bob Last, Sally Chomet, Jake Eberts
Department Leadership Roster
Sylvain Chomet
Editor
Bob Last
Producer
Sylvain Chomet
Director
Sally Chomet
Producer
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.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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 Illusionist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Illusionist about?
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.
Who directed The Illusionist?
The Illusionist was directed by Sylvain Chomet.
Who stars in The Illusionist?
The principal cast of The Illusionist includes Jean-Claude Donda, Eilidh Rankin, Didier Gustin, Jil Aigrot, Jacques Tati.
When was The Illusionist released and how long is it?
The Illusionist was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Illusionist?
The Illusionist had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $6M at the worldwide box office (0.33 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The Illusionist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Illusionist was composed by Sylvain Chomet.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Illusionist?
The Illusionist holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).