The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
A vain Las Vegas illusionist must repair his broken partnership and recover his love of magic when an outrageous street performer threatens his career.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- irreverent
- breezy
- lazy sunday
- comedy night
What critics said
Critics found the film intermittently goofy and funny, especially in its performances, but broadly considered it safe, predictable, and tonally uneven.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Burt and Anton headline a lavish Las Vegas act while their manufactured public friendship conceals professional resentment.
Burt's path back to relevance depends on reconnecting with the love of magic rather than merely protecting his lucrative brand.
Street magician Steve Gray attracts a cult following through outrageous stunts that make Burt's polished illusions appear stale.
The film juxtaposes large-scale Vegas illusions and performance gimmicks with the fraying friendship between Burt and Anton.
Films like The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, and why
Blades of Glory
shared show-business comedy, rivalry between performers, and broad ensemble humor
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
shared comeback narrative, ego-driven comic protagonist, and celebrity performance satire
A Mighty Wind
shared theatrical comedy, competitive entertainers, and friendship tested by professional rivalry
The School of Rock
shared character redemption, eccentric performance culture, and sentimental ensemble comedy
Movie Details
- Director
- Don Scardino
- Release Date
- 2013-03-14
- Runtime
- 100 min
- Rating
- 5.8 / 10 (1581)
Cast
- Steve Carell
- Steve Buscemi
- Olivia Wilde
- Jim Carrey
- James Gandolfini
- Alan Arkin
- Jay Mohr
- Michael Herbig
- Mason Cook
- Luke Vanek
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone about?
- A vain Las Vegas illusionist must repair his broken partnership and recover his love of magic when an outrageous street performer threatens his career.
- What is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in The Incredible Burt Wonderstone as mild.
- What did critics think of The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
- Critics found the film intermittently goofy and funny, especially in its performances, but broadly considered it safe, predictable, and tonally uneven.
- Which films are like The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
- Films with a similar feel include Blades of Glory, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, A Mighty Wind, and The School of Rock.
- How long is The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
- The Incredible Burt Wonderstone runs 100 minutes.
- Where can I watch The Incredible Burt Wonderstone?
- In United States, The Incredible Burt Wonderstone is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
