The Prestige is a mystery drama film directed by Christopher Nolan, based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Christopher Priest. The film follows the rivalry between two magicians, Angier (Hugh Jackman) and Borden (Christian Bale), in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The story explores the lengths to which they will go to outdo each other and perfect their craft, with tragic consequences.