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The Imitation Game

2014·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
IMDb8.0Metacritic718.1Rotten Tomatoes90%91%

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The Imitation Game fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

  • Pathos9
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

A real life story, history, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and storytelling

  • Acting9
  • Non-linear Narrative9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The true enigma was the man who cracked the code.

Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.
Tragic Genius BiopicWartime Codebreaking DramaEmotionally DevastatingNon-Linear StorytellingHistorical InjusticePsychological PortraitIntellectual MysterySomber & ReflectiveAward-Winning PerformanceLegacy of Computing

Crew

Directed by:
Morten Tyldum, James Manning, Crispin Reece
Written by:
Graham Moore, Andrew Hodges
Produced by:
Nina Gold, Graham Moore, Peter Heslop
Composed by:
Alexandre Desplat, Andy Kennedy, Lee Walpole

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Imitation Game

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Imitation Game legally?

KanopyHooplaLionsgate+Tubi TVHowdy

You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Imitation Game worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 90%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Imitation Game rated?

PG-13NuditySexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: nudity, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Imitation Game?

1 h 53 min

The Imitation Game runs 1 h 53 min.

Is The Imitation Game based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Imitation Game?

Critics81
Audiences84

Yes. Critics average 81 and audiences 84 out of 100, so both groups see The Imitation Game much the same way.

Was The Imitation Game a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$234 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $234 million worldwide, 16.7 times its budget.

What language is The Imitation Game in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Imitation Game?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Imitation Game in 74 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Imitation Game use?

Mad ScientistThe CasanovaCold EquationCharacter ExaggerationUnwitting PawnThe BeardArtistic License – MilitaryJerk with a Heart of GoldPet the DogHistorical Relationship OverhaulInterrogation FlashbackChekhov M.I.A.and 85 more

TV Tropes lists 97 storytelling tropes for The Imitation Game, including Mad Scientist, The Casanova, Cold Equation.