The Impostors

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The Impostors

R

Released May 18, 1998

1h 41m

Comedy

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38 Reviews

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2,500+ Ratings

Two struggling New York actors disguise themselves as stewards on a luxury liner bound for France.

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The Impostors might have benefited from a more consistently witty script, but writer-director Stanley Tucci acquits himself nicely as an orchestrator of screwball comedy in this uneven debut.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: C

Sep 7, 2011

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 2.5/4

Apr 12, 2002

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

There was nothing I actively disliked about the film. But my affection was more polite than impassioned.

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

There are plenty of great comedies out there, but few come equipped with quite so effervescent a sense of fun.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 8, 2021

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 3/5

Jun 12, 2008

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Film Threat

Rated: 3/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Anton H

This rare gem of a VHS find instantly became a comedy favorite, serving as a love letter to screwball comedies of the ‘30s and ‘40s. The two leads—coincidentally, another ‘Stan and Oliver’—make a hysterical pair, bouncing off an impressive ensemble of character actors and outrageously funny situations. If you happen to see this title on DVD, BUY IT!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

11/19/24

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John F

One of our favorites. Tucci and Platt are wonderful. Great cast, lots of funny edits and is one of those (dare I say) zany comedies that make you laugh every time. Seeing with friends is lots of fun.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/17/23

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Steve D

Good cast a complete mess everywhere else.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

A great combination of stupid and intelligent humor abounds throughout this farce! This is a film I recommend to anyone, especially those who has ever acted on stage.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Audience Member

A little too wacky and dramatically over the top for me . None less not bad 2.7

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/22/20

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Audience Member

Great ensemble cast with a simple, fun plot and subtle (and not to subtle) comedy.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Synopsis

Two struggling New York actors disguise themselves as stewards on a luxury liner bound for France.

Director: Stanley Tucci
Producer: Stanley Tucci, Elizabeth W. Alexander
Screenwriter: Stanley Tucci
Distributor: Fox, 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Fox Searchlight
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 18, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.2M
Runtime: 1h 41m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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