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Impostor

2001·Movie
1h 42min·PG-13
44
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic337.3Rotten Tomatoes25%42%

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A , sci-fi movie: , but never gory, .

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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About

In the Future, not everyone is who they seem to be.

A top-secret government weapons designer is arrested by a clandestine government organization on suspicion of being a clone created by the hostile alien race wanting to take over Earth.
Sci-Fi ThrillerParanoid SuspenseIdentity CrisisClone ConspiracyGovernment IntrigueTechnological DystopiaPsychological WarfareExistential ThreatMoral Ambiguity

Crew

Directed by:
Gary Fleder
Written by:
David Twohy, Ehren Kruger, Caroline Case
Produced by:
Gary Sinise, Gary Fleder, Daniel Lupi
Composed by:
Mark Isham

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Impostor

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Impostor?

PhiloHoopla

In the United States, Impostor streams on Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Impostor worth watching?

44
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 44 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 25%, and Metacritic 33). Audiences rate it higher (59 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Impostor okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Was Impostor a box office flop?

Budget$40 million
Box office$9 million

Yes: it cost about $40 million to make and earned $9 million worldwide, 22% of its budget.

What tropes does Impostor use?

Clear My NameThe RevealForeshadowingShoot the Shaggy DogWell-Intentioned ExtremistDeath by AdaptationAliens Are BastardsWhy Am I Ticking?Borrowed Biometric BypassNot His SledBlack Eyes of Evil20 Minutes into the Futureand 19 more

TV Tropes lists 31 tropes for it, including Clear My Name, The Reveal, and Foreshadowing.