Bad Influence vs The Illusionist

The Illusionist has the higher audience score (7.3/10 against 5.6/10 for Bad Influence). Bad Influence is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 1h 50m. The Illusionist is the older of the two (2006 against 2025). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Bad Influence posterBad Influence2025 VS The Illusionist posterThe Illusionist2006
Bad InfluenceThe Illusionist
Audience score★ 5.6/10★ 7.3/10
Year20252006
Length1h 46m1h 50m
GenresDrama, Romance, ThrillerDrama, Fantasy, Romance, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorChloé WallaceNeil Burger
Main castEnrique Arce, Mirela Balić, Arnaud Préchac, Alberto Olmo, Eléa RocheraEddie Marsan, Paul Giamatti, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jessica Biel, Edward Norton

Synopsis

Bad Influence

An ex-con gets a fresh start when hired to protect a wealthy heiress from a stalker — but their chemistry is hard to resist as they grow closer.

The Illusionist

With his eye on a lovely aristocrat, a gifted illusionist named Eisenheim uses his powers to win her away from her betrothed, a crown prince. But Eisenheim's scheme creates tumult within the monarchy and ignites the suspicion of a dogged inspector.

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