The Sorcerer's Apprentice

"It's the coolest job ever."

Jul 14 2010 PG 1h 49m
Action, Adventure, Family

Balthazar Blake is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath. Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler, a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness.

Plot

Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a master sorcerer in modern-day Manhattan trying to defend the city from his arch-nemesis, Maxim Horvath (Alfred Molina). Balthazar can't do it alone, so he recruits Dave Stutler (Jay Baruchel), a seemingly average guy who demonstrates hidden potential, as his reluctant protégé. The sorcerer gives his unwilling accomplice a crash course in the art and science of magic, and together, these unlikely partners work to stop the forces of darkness. It'll take all the courage Dave can muster to survive his training, save the city and get the girl as he becomes The Sorcerer's Apprentice.

Written by

Lawrence Konner, Mark Rosenthal, Matt Lopez

Directed by

Jon Turteltaub

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Junction Entertainment, Broken Road Productions, Saturn Films, Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Walt Disney Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
176,096
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
46
Popularity
NA