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The Sorcerer's Apprentice

  • 20102010
  • PGPG
  • 1h 49m
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6.1/10
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Nicolas Cage, Jay Baruchel, and Teresa Palmer in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
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Balthazar Blake, an apprentice of the legendary magician Merlin, must train his old teacher's successor - an introverted but resourceful physics prodigy - in the art of sorcery to prevent th... Read allBalthazar Blake, an apprentice of the legendary magician Merlin, must train his old teacher's successor - an introverted but resourceful physics prodigy - in the art of sorcery to prevent the return of Morgana le Fay.Balthazar Blake, an apprentice of the legendary magician Merlin, must train his old teacher's successor - an introverted but resourceful physics prodigy - in the art of sorcery to prevent the return of Morgana le Fay.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
161K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,768
385
  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Konner(screen story)
    • Mark Rosenthal(screen story)
    • Matt Lopez(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Jay Baruchel
    • Alfred Molina
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  • Director
    • Jon Turteltaub
  • Writers
    • Lawrence Konner(screen story)
    • Mark Rosenthal(screen story)
    • Matt Lopez(screen story)
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Jay Baruchel
    • Alfred Molina
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 287User reviews
    • 234Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

    Videos13

    The Sorcerer's Apprentice - "Characters" Trailer
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice - "Characters" Trailer
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Trailer #3
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice - Trailer #3
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Trailer #2
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Trailer #2
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Trailer #1
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: Trailer #1
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- "Plasma Bolt"
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- "Plasma Bolt"
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- "You Should Run"
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- "You Should Run"
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: "Arcana Scene”
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: "Arcana Scene”
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: "The Eagle Has Landed"
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: "The Eagle Has Landed"
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice - "Dragon Ring"
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice - "Dragon Ring"
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- Mop Scene
    Featurette 2:32
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice -- Mop Scene
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: "Fantasia - The Coolest Scene Ever"
    Featurette 1:31
    The Sorcerer's Apprentice: "Fantasia - The Coolest Scene Ever"

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    Nicolas Cage and Jay Baruchel in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
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    Alfred Molina and Toby Kebbell in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    Jay Baruchel and Teresa Palmer in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    Nicolas Cage and Jake Cherry in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    Nicolas Cage in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    Alfred Molina in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    Nicolas Cage in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
    Jay Baruchel in The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)
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    The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010)

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    Nicolas Cage
    Nicolas Cage
    • Balthazaras Balthazar
    Jay Baruchel
    Jay Baruchel
    • Daveas Dave
    Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina
    • Horvathas Horvath
    Teresa Palmer
    Teresa Palmer
    • Beckyas Becky
    Toby Kebbell
    Toby Kebbell
    • Drake Stoneas Drake Stone
    Omar Benson Miller
    Omar Benson Miller
    • Bennetas Bennet
    Monica Bellucci
    Monica Bellucci
    • Veronicaas Veronica
    Alice Krige
    Alice Krige
    • Morganaas Morgana
    Jake Cherry
    Jake Cherry
    • Young Daveas Young Dave
    James A. Stephens
    James A. Stephens
    • Merlinas Merlin
    Gregory Woo
    Gregory Woo
    • Sun-Lokas Sun-Lok
    Wai Ching Ho
    Wai Ching Ho
    • Chinese Womanas Chinese Woman
    Jason R. Moore
    Jason R. Moore
    • Subway Muggeras Subway Mugger
    • (as Jason Moore)
    Robert Capron
    Robert Capron
    • Young Dave's Palas Young Dave's Pal
    • (as Robert B. Capron)
    Peyton List
    Peyton List
    • Young Beckyas Young Becky
    • (as Peyton Roi List)
    Sándor Técsy
    • Russian Manas Russian Man
    • (as Sandor Tecsy)
    Marika Daciuk
    Marika Daciuk
    • Russian Womanas Russian Woman
    Nicole Ehinger
    Nicole Ehinger
    • Abigail Williamsas Abigail Williams
    • Director
      • Jon Turteltaub
    • Writers
      • Lawrence Konner(screen story)
      • Mark Rosenthal(screen story)
      • Matt Lopez(screen story) (screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The 1935 Rolls Royce Phantom that was used in the film is a one of a kind and actually belongs to Nicolas Cage. The filmmakers were trying to find a really cool classic car and Cage offered it as an option to use.
    • Goofs
      When trying to explain to Dave the difference between sorcerers and humans, Balthazar says that humans use only ten percent of their brains. This is a popular urban legend, and is completely false. But Balthazar only asks, "You've heard that humans only use 10% of their brains?" However, he is not affirming the mistaken notion, he's merely asking David if he's heard of it.
    • Quotes

      Dave: [holding shoes Balthazar has just given him] These are old-man shoes.

      Balthazar: Excuse me?

      Dave: [having noticed that Balthazar is wearing the same style of shoe] I love them... a lot.

    • Crazy credits
      There is a very brief (30 seconds or less) scene at the very end. SPOILER: The scene opens in the store Arcana Cabana, where we see the Mickey sorcerer hat under glass, then Horvath's hat, followed by a hand (Obviously Horvath, since we see his cane as well) picking it up and a roach left behind.
    • Connections
      Featured in OneRepublic: Secrets (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      The Middle
      Written by Jim Adkins, Richard Burch, Zach Lind, Tom Linton (as Tom Lindon)
      Performed by Jimmy Eat World
      Courtesy of Interscope Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews287

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    Top review
    8/10
    Deserves Better!
    Believe it or not, this is actually a pretty good movie. I was annoyed with a few aspects of the movie such as my extreme annoyance with Jay Baruchel. But I think Nic Cage carried the movie. He is a very talented actor and he proves it in each movie he's in whether it's good or bad.

    This is about wizard named Balthazar who lives in modern day New York City. He has been searching for many centuries for the perfect kid who would be finally be his apprentice. He finally meets that kid and he trains him to be the one to save the world.

    The acting is pretty good. Of course Nic Cage is more than good. I was also impressed at Alfred Molina. Jay Baruchel is very annoying here. I just wanted to punch him in the face.

    People compare this movie for some reason to Harry Potter. I'll say now that this is no Potter. This film is no masterpiece like the Potter series but it still is good.

    Overall, this is a pretty good family movie. I would turn a deaf ear to the critics and watch this. I rate this film 8/10.
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    FAQ6

    • What is "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" about?
    • Is this a remake of Disney's "Fantasia"?
    • How does the movie end?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 14, 2010 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
      • Ukrainian
      • Hindi
    • Also known as
      • Phù Thủy Tập Sự
    • Filming locations
      • 5th Ave & W 11th St, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Jerry Bruckheimer Films
      • Saturn Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $150,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $63,150,991
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,619,622
      • Jul 18, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $215,283,742
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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