The Imitation Game

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The Imitation Game

PG-13

Released Dec 25, 2014

1h 53m

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LGBTQ+

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In 1939, newly created British intelligence agency MI6 recruits Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to crack Nazi codes, including Enigma -- which cryptanalysts had thought unbreakable. Turing's team, including Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), analyze Enigma messages while he builds a machine to decipher them. Turing and team finally succeed and become heroes, but in 1952, the quiet genius encounters disgrace when authorities reveal he is gay and send him to prison.

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Critics Consensus

With an outstanding starring performance from Benedict Cumberbatch illuminating its fact-based story, The Imitation Game serves as an eminently well-made entry in the "prestige biopic" genre.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Cumberbatch helps elevate what could've been a rote boilerplate biopic into a film with the spark of a live wire.

Jun 7, 2016

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Mara Reinstein

Us Weekly

A moving tribute to an extraordinary man.

Rated: 3.5/4

Jan 19, 2015

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David Stratton

The Australian

What could have been a very dry and earnest film emerges, under the intelligent direction of Norwegian Morten Tyldum working from a screenplay by Graham Moore, as a gripping and still rather extraordinary story.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 5, 2015

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

The Imitation Game takes too many dramatic liberties in adapting for the screen but at the end of the day, the film does help right a wrong in recognizing the code-breakers--including Alan Turing--for their work during World War II.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 24, 2024

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Benjamín Harguindey

EscribiendoCine

The movie goes beyond requiem thanks to Cumberbatch's performance, the supporting actors and the surprising intensity of a spy thriller set mainly in two rooms and a garage. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Mar 1, 2024

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Call out the "Oscar bait" planning and intentional polish all you want, but you won't be seeing a bad film whatsoever. You will be seeing a calculated crowd pleaser with perfect delivery, through and through.

Rated: 5/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Allie F

The story of Alan Turing and what others did at Bletchley Park is one that the world should know about. Of course, for cinematic purposes, the narrative heavily leans on a specific storyline that does take artistic license on the actual events that took place historically. The truth is that there were many heroes in the war, and there are still other untold stories of efforts just as valiant. That said, Cumberbatch and Knightly did a great job in conveying some of the complex feelings and emotions that arose from many difficult situations. Despite the departure from some historical details and facts, it's a well-made film. One I've watched multiple times since. It's heartbreaking what Turing had to undergo after what he helped do, and definitely a tear jerker for that reason. Great movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/22

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Laura U

Though I'm not usually into historical movies this one trapped me from the beggining. Amazing biopic of an amazing man. Definitely a must watch

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/10/25

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Gareth v

The Imitation Game is both an engaging war drama and a poignant character study. It celebrates the triumphs of intellect while confronting the injustice faced by one of history’s great minds.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Ian S

""""''''''""""""''"'""""""'"'''INS"""'"'''''"""""'''''"""'''"""'"' :::::;:....::;;::::;Enigma::....::;:::;:;;; Great movie and he was smart not to alert the enemy.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/25/25

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Concept C

Now I am often intrested in war movies, but not in a sense of explosions! But more in a sense of telling the story from a perspective behind the scenes or from a small group! This story hits all the right marks for me! AMAZING cast with amazing acting! And you really feel for the characthers! This without a doubt is one of my ALL time favorite war movies, even though it doesn't really show the war! To then the ending, which is just painful to watch! Seriously amazing job!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/18/25

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Audience Member

Great performance and real life story, although not terribly accurate.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/07/25

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Morten Tyldum

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Alan Turing

Keira Knightley

Joan Clarke

Matthew Goode

Hugh Alexander

Rory Kinnear

Det. Robert Nock

Allen Leech

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Stewart Menzies Dupes Alan Turing

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Commander Denniston Interviews Alan Turing

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Deciding Who Lives and Who Dies

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Alan Turing Breaks up with Joan Clarke

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - The Enigma Code

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Cracking the Enigma Code

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Joan Clarke Passes Turing’s Test

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Alan Turing's Legacy

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - The Men Support Alan

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The Imitation Game: Official Clip - Love Lost Germany the War

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Synopsis

In 1939, newly created British intelligence agency MI6 recruits Cambridge mathematics alumnus Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) to crack Nazi codes, including Enigma -- which cryptanalysts had thought unbreakable. Turing's team, including Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), analyze Enigma messages while he builds a machine to decipher them. Turing and team finally succeed and become heroes, but in 1952, the quiet genius encounters disgrace when authorities reveal he is gay and send him to prison.

Director: Morten Tyldum
Producer: Nora Grossman, Ido Ostrowsky, Teddy Schwarzman
Screenwriter: Graham Moore
Distributor: Weinstein Co.
Production Co: Black Bear Pictures, Bristol Automotive
Rating: PG-13 (Mature Thematic Material|Historical Smoking|Some Sexual References)
Genre: History, Drama, Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $91.1M
Runtime: 1h 53m

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