• Home
• Trance

Page

Trance

• Summary
• How to watch
• News & features

❚ We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn more).

Watch trailer

01:32

Trance

Save

• Crime/detective
• Thriller

• 2013
• Danny Boyle
• 97 mins
• 15

Summary

Thriller directed by Danny Boyle, and starring James McAvoy, Rosario Dawson and Vincent Cassel. An auctioneer involved in a plot to steal a valuable painting forgets where the work is hidden after a blow to the head. But when a hypnotist is employed by the gang leader to delve into the man's subconscious, things only become more complicated.

Ad

Powered By

IMDB

Review

A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Terry Staunton

This densely plotted thriller stars James McAvoy as a fine-art auctioneer involved in an audacious plan to steal a Goya painting worth millions of pounds. After suffering a blow to the head during the robbery he forgets where he's hidden the canvas, so heist mastermind Vincent Cassel enlists hypnotherapist Rosario Dawson to help unlock his memory - but further obstacles and mysteries emerge as she delves into his subconscious. Director Danny Boyle embraces the archetypes, deception and duplicity of vintage film noir, albeit with a hi-tech edge, but the often confusing layers of plot twists leave the complex story on the verge of collapsing in on itself. McAvoy plays the inside man out of his depth with a neat blend of mischief and wide-eyed innocence, although it's Cassel's ruthless kingpin who makes the strongest impression.

imdb-square

6.9/10

How to watch

Loading

Streaming

• Disney+
• Sky Store

Credits

Cast

rolenameSimonJames McAvoyFranckVincent CasselElizabethRosario DawsonNateDanny SapaniDominicMatt CrossRizWahab SheikhFrancis LemaitreMark PoltimoreYoung woman in red carTuppence Middleton

Show more

Crew

rolenameDirectorDanny Boyle

Details

Theatrical distributor

Pathe

Released on

2013-03-27

Languages

English | French

Guidance

Violence, swearing, sex scenes, nudity.

Available on

DVD and Blu-ray

Formats

Colour

News & features about Trance

• 
  
  Coronation Street reveals how evil Theo Silverton is caught out in early ITVX release
  
  Warning: Contains spoilers for Thursday's episode of Coronation Street, which airs at 8.30pm on ITV1 or can be streamed now on ITVX.

• 
  
  Possession review: Gugu Mbatha-Raw leads this thought-provoking gothic horror ★★★☆☆
  
  In this supernatural slow-burn, writer and creator Karla Crome adds moments of peril and a sense of unease. But this Sky Atlantic drama offers more food for thought than bitten fingernails...

  Ad

• 
  
  Anthony Mackie gets up close and personal with shark in documentary preview
  
  Captain America looks a little different here...

• 
  
  James McAvoy steals a £25 million painting in new clip from Danny Boyle's Trance
  
  The Olympic opening ceremony director's new psychological thriller also stars Rosario Dawson and Vincent Cassel

• 
  
  The Forsytes cast: Millie Gibson and Eleanor Tomlinson star in new adaptation
  
  The new 5 drama adapts John Galsworthy's Forsyte Saga novels.

• 
  
  Midsomer Murders first look as Barnaby and Winter tackle vengeful mystery
  
  RadioTimes.com has got an exclusive clip from the upcoming episode.

• 
  
  Industry season 4 soundtrack: Full list of songs in BBC/HBO drama
  
  Fantastic music is a given in Industry, but what songs feature in season 4?

  Ad

• 
  
  Rebecca Hall in first look at mysterious new BBC drama The Listeners
  
  Hall stars as a teacher who suddenly starts hearing a low humming sound that no one else around her can hear.

• 
  
  Death by Lightning cast: Michael Shannon and Matthew Macfadyen star
  
  The all-star historical drama also stars Betty Gilpin, Nick Offerman and Bradley Whitford in its cast.

• 
  
  Stranger Things season 5 volume 2 ending explained: What actually IS the Upside Down?
  
  The end is near!

• 
  
  Roblox face codes: Full list of faces to use in the game
  
  Want to look a little different on Roblox? Check out these face codes!

• 
  
  Bring Her Back ending explained: Exclusive insights from Danny and Michael Philippou
  
  The Australian directing duo unpack their film as it arrives in UK cinemas.

• 
  
  Death in Paradise's Australian spin-off confirms cast as filming begins
  
  Filming on Return to Paradise is officially under way!

• 
  
  These 10 inventions changed music forever - with gifts from medieval monks to Charli XCX
  
  From Beethoven to the Beatles, Tchaikovsky to Charli XCX, these are the inventions that changed music.

• 
  
  Money Heist: Berlin soundtrack – every song featured in Netflix series
  
  Your guide to the music in the thrilling spin-off.

• 
  
  7 Emmerdale spoilers for next week: Will's blackmailed and Belle sees a terrifying future
  
  Who's tormenting Will?

• 
  
  Magic Mike's Last Dance soundtrack: All the songs in the threequel
  
  Hits by James Brown and Usher are among those heard in the new film.

• 
  
  Red Rose soundtrack: Song list for horror series on Netflix
  
  The characters also play a constant stream of ‘90s bangers.

• 
  
  It: Welcome to Derry ending explained – who died and who survived the wrath of Pennywise?
  
  The killer clown embarked on a terrifying rampage.

• 
  
  One Day soundtrack: Full tracklist of Netflix drama songs
  
  From Joan Armatrading to Blur.

• 
  
  No One Will Save You ending explained: Is the whole town possessed?
  
  Kaitlyn Dever stars in the new sci-fi flick which has been recommended by some very big names.

• 
  
  EastEnders at 40: Best ever scandals from Pat and Frank to Sharongate
  
  Which one stood out most to you?

See more about Trance

Ad

Ad

Ad