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10 Best Movies Like The Great Illusionist

If you loved The Great Illusionist, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The DUFF

The DUFF

2015★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Illusionist for fans of Romance. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of...

#2
Thor: The Dark World

Thor: The Dark World

2013★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Illusionist for fans of Adventure & Fantasy. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Thor fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Od...

#3
Romeo & Juliet

Romeo & Juliet

2013★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Illusionist for fans of Romance. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In Verona, bad blood between the Montague and Capulet families leads to much bitterness. Despite the hostility, Romeo Montague manages an invitation to a masked ball at the estate ...

#4
One Direction: Up All Night - The Live Tour

One Direction: Up All Night - The Live Tour

2012★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Illusionist for fans of Music. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

Up All Night: The Live Tour is a DVD release from the British-Irish boy band One Direction, which was released on 28 May 2012. The video concert DVD was recorded as part of One Dir...

#5
Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

Naruto the Movie: Guardians of the Crescent Moon Kingdom

2006★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Illusionist for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Naruto Uzumaki, Kakashi Hatake, Sakura Haruno, and Rock Lee are assigned to protect the prince of the Land of the Moon, Michiru, during his world trip; other escorts had been hired...

#6
Naruto Shippuden the Movie

Naruto Shippuden the Movie

2007★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Illusionist for fans of Fantasy. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Demons that once almost destroyed the world, are revived by someone. To prevent the world from being destroyed, the demon has to be sealed and the only one who can do it is the shr...