The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Sorcerer's Apprentice is a 2010 action drama directed by Jon Turteltaub, starring Nicolas Cage, Alfred Molina and Monica Bellucci. It is inspired by 103 Great Poems by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Stanley Appelbaum. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $215.3 million worldwide on a $150 million budget. Critics gave it 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Jon Turteltaub
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $150M
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is The Sorcerer's Apprentice About?
The premise of The Sorcerer's Apprentice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In modern-day Manhattan, the powerful sorcerer Balthazar Blake finds himself needing help to stop his formidable arch-enemy, Maxim Horvath. He unexpectedly teams up with Dave Stutler, a young man who becomes his apprentice. Balthazar teaches Dave the ways of magic, preparing him to confront Horvath and the rising darkness threatening the city. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure filled with challenges and the learning of powerful secrets.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- wizardry
- sorcerer
- chosen one
- incantation
- ring
- training
- spell
- enchanted object
- apostrophe in title
- three word title
- teenager fighting adult
- falling from height
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- scene after end credits
- satellite dish
- ritual
- reluctant hero
- unlikely hero
- teenage hero
- gothic
- tunnel
- trapped in a mirror
- plasma bolt
- sorcery
- tesla coil
- secret laboratory
- vintage car
- supernatural power
- merlin character
- saber
- hiding place
- teenage boy
- long haired male
- motor vehicle
- car
- disney live action remake of animated film
- reference to microsoft windows
- vehicle
- washington square manhattan
- psychotronic film
- morgan le fay character
- bmw
- bmw 745i
- buick automobile
- buick lesabre
- chevrolet
- chevrolet suburban
- ferrari
- ferrari f430
- ford motor company
- ford crown victoria
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Cast
Nicolas Cage leads the cast, with Alfred Molina and Monica Bellucci. Directed by Jon Turteltaub; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Jon Turteltaub
More from Jon Turteltaub
More films directed by Jon Turteltaub, best-rated first: The Meg, While You Were Sleeping, Cool Runnings and Last Vegas.
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Sorcerer's Apprentice 40% on Rotten Tomatoes and 46 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 40% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 46 Metascore
User score 6.2
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TMDB 61% User score
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice Plot Summary
What happens in The Sorcerer's Apprentice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the early 8th century, the legendary wizard Merlin entrusted three apprentices with vital knowledge: Balthazar Blake, Veronica Gorloisen, and Maxim Horvath. Unfortunately, Horvath’s betrayal was profound, as he formed a treacherous alliance with the dark sorceress Morgana le Fay. In a brutal confrontation, Morgana gravely injured Merlin, prompting Veronica to act decisively by absorbing Morgana’s essence into herself. To protect the realm from Morgana’s destructive ambitions, Balthazar imprisoned both women in the “Grimhold,” a mystical prison cleverly disguised as a nesting doll. In his dying moments, Merlin entrusted his dragon figurine to Balthazar, an artifact that held the power to identify the Prime Merlinean—Merlin’s descendant and the only one capable of defeating Morgana.
Full summary
The whole story of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, scene by scene
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Box Office & Budget
The Sorcerer's Apprentice grossed $215.3 million worldwide on a $150 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost. $63.2 million came from the US and Canada and $152.1 million (71%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$215.3M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $63.2M
- International
- $152.1M
- Budget
- $150M
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 2 featurettes and 2 behind-the-scenes videos.
- Featurette The Sorcerer's Apprentice Deleted Scenes
- Featurette The Sorcerer's Apprentice Making Magic Reel
- Behind the Scenes The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) Making of & Behind the Scenes (Part1/2)
- Behind the Scenes The Sorcerer's Apprentice (2010) Making of & Behind the Scenes (Part2/2)
How Well Do You Know The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who was imprisoned in the Grimhold?
Cars in The Sorcerer's Apprentice
24 cars on screen, including the 1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II and the 2005 Ferrari F430.
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1935 Rolls-Royce Phantom II Main role -
2005 Ferrari F430 Important role -
2001 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1974 Ford Pinto Runabout Important role
The Sorcerer's Apprentice Also Known As
35 alternative titles, including “Uczeń Czarnoksiężnika” and “Čarodějův učeň”.
- Also known as
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- Uczeń Czarnoksiężnika
- Čarodějův učeň
- Noidan oppipoika
- 魔法师的门徒
- Υποψήφιος Μάγος
- Ученик чародея
- El Aprendiz de Brujo
- 魔法師的學徒
- 마법사의 제자
- Trollmannens Læregutt
- 魔法使いの弟子
- Чиракът на магьосника
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- Aprendiz de Hechicero
- Phù Thủy Tập Sự
- L'Apprenti sorcier
- Duell der Magier
- L'apprendista stregone
- Troldmandens lærling
- O Aprendiz de Feiticeiro
- Trollkarlens lärling
- Sihirbazın Çırağı
- 魔法师的学徒
- A varázslótanonc
- Čarovnikov vajenec
- Čarodejov učeň
- שוליית המכשף
- Ucenicul vrăjitor
- ศึกอภินิหารพ่อมดถล่มโลก
- Учень чаклуна
- Чаробњаков шегрт
- Burtininko mokinys
- 魔法師的門徒, ჯადოქრის შეგირდი
- شاگرد جادوگر
- Burvja māceklis
- الساحر المبتدئ
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Sorcerer's Apprentice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was The Sorcerer's Apprentice released?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was released on July 14, 2010.
Who directed The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice was directed by Jon Turteltaub.
More films by Jon Turteltaub Who is in the cast of The Sorcerer's Apprentice?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice stars Nicolas Cage, Alfred Molina and Monica Bellucci, among 4 credited actors.
How much did The Sorcerer's Apprentice make at the box office?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice grossed $215.3 million worldwide ($63.2 million domestic, $152.1 million international) on a budget of $150 million.
How is The Sorcerer's Apprentice rated?
The Sorcerer's Apprentice has 40% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does The Sorcerer's Apprentice have a post-credit scene?
Yes. The Sorcerer's Apprentice has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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