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Now You See Me 2013

“The closer you look, the less you’ll see.”

★ 7.3/10 · 16,909 votes PG-13 ThrillerCrime Released
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What is Now You See Me?

Now You See Me is a thriller and crime film released in the United States on May 31, 2013, with a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes and a PG-13 rating. The narrative follows an FBI agent and an Interpol detective who track a team of illusionists.

Type
Film
Year
2013
Status
Released
Runtime
116 minutes
Release date
May 29, 2013
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, France
Studios
Summit Entertainment, K/O Paper Products, SOIXAN7E QUIN5E
Budget
$75,000,000
Revenue
$351,723,989
Genres
Thriller, Crime
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Overview

Now You See Me is a thriller and crime film released in the United States on May 31, 2013, with a runtime of one hour and fifty-six minutes and a PG-13 rating. The narrative follows an FBI agent and an Interpol detective who track a team of illusionists. These illusionists pull off bank heists during their live performances and reward their audiences with the stolen money. The film was directed and produced within the entertainment industry and stars Dave Franco, who later reprised his role in the sequels Now You See Me 2 and Now You See Me: Now You Don't. The promotional tagline for the feature states that the closer you look, the less you will see. Audiences can access and stream films through various modern platforms, and the movie remains a notable entry in the crime and thriller genres with associated follow-up projects announced for subsequent years.

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Should you watch it?

“An elite team of illusionists executes elaborate bank heists while performing live for their audiences.”

# fast-paced# mysterious# theatrical# suspenseful
Reasons to watch
  • clever heist sequences
  • engaging magical performances
Keep in mind
  • plot relies on complex misdirection
  • some characters lack depth

Watch it if you enjoy high-stakes crime thrillers centered on stage magic and deception.

The film features stylized action sequences and thematic elements of crime and illusion.

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Cast

Jesse Eisenberg J. Daniel Atlas
Woody Harrelson Merritt McKinney
Isla Fisher Henley Reeves
Dave Franco Jack Wilder
Mark Ruffalo Dylan Rhodes
Mélanie Laurent Alma Dray
Morgan Freeman Thaddeus Bradley
Michael Caine Arthur Tressler
Michael Kelly Agent Fuller
Common Evans
David Warshofsky Cowan
José Garcia Etienne Forcier

Frequently asked questions

What is the film about?

It follows a group of illusionists who use their stage shows to commit bank robberies.

Who is investigating the group?

An FBI agent and an Interpol detective are tasked with tracking the illusionists.

Do the illusionists keep the money?

The group rewards their audiences with the money stolen during their performances.

Is this a heist movie?

Yes, the plot revolves around a series of bank heists performed by the illusionists.

What is the primary conflict?

The conflict centers on the pursuit of the illusionists by law enforcement officials.