The Imitation Game (2014)
The gripping true story of Alan Turing, the genius who cracked Nazi Germany's Enigma code and helped turn the tide of World War II.
The Imitation Game - Movie Information
- Original Title: The Imitation Game
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Morten Tyldum
- Type: Movie
- Genres: History, Drama, Thriller, War
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 53m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): November 14, 2014 (United Kingdom - 12A), December 19, 2014 (United States - PG-13), December 19, 2014 (Canada - PG), January 22, 2015 (Germany - 12), January 28, 2015 (France - U), January 16, 2015 (India), January 8, 2015 (New Zealand - M), December 19, 2014 (Australia - M), February 5, 2015 (Brazil - 12), February 5, 2015 (Mexico - B-15), January 1, 2015 (Italy - T), January 1, 2015 (Spain - 7), February 17, 2015 (South Korea - 15), July 21, 2015 (China)
- Alternative Titles: 模拟游戏 (CN), Código Enigma (CO), Імітаційна гра (UA), 解碼遊戲(2015) (HK), Descifrando Enigma (ES), Իմիտացիոն խաղեր (AM), The Imitation Game (US)
- Production Companies: Bristol Automotive, Black Bear Pictures, FilmNation Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America, United Kingdom
The Imitation Game - Plot
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.
The Imitation Game - Trailer
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The true enigma was the man who cracked the code.
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The Imitation Game - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Morten Tyldum
Main Cast
- Benedict Cumberbatch
- Keira Knightley
- Matthew Goode
- Rory Kinnear
- Allen Leech
- Matthew Beard
- Charles Dance
- Mark Strong
- James Northcote
- Tom Goodman-Hill
Writers
- Graham Moore
Producers
- Teddy Schwarzman
- Ido Ostrowsky
- Nora Grossman
The Imitation Game - FAQs
Is The Imitation Game based on a true story?
Yes, The Imitation Game is based on the true story of Alan Turing, the British mathematician and logician who led the team at Bletchley Park that cracked Nazi Germany's Enigma cipher during World War II. The screenplay draws from Andrew Hodges' biography Alan Turing: The Enigma.
What happened to Alan Turing after World War II?
After the war, Alan Turing was prosecuted in 1952 for homosexual acts, which were then illegal in the UK. He was subjected to chemical castration as an alternative to prison. He died in 1954 in circumstances ruled a suicide. He received a royal pardon posthumously in 2013.
Where can you stream The Imitation Game?
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Who plays Alan Turing in The Imitation Game?
Benedict Cumberbatch portrays Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. His performance earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor. Keira Knightley co-stars as Joan Clarke, Turing's close friend and fellow code-breaker, earning her a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
Did The Imitation Game win any Academy Awards?
The Imitation Game won one Academy Award — Best Adapted Screenplay for Graham Moore — at the 87th Academy Awards. The film received eight Oscar nominations in total, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor for Cumberbatch, and Best Supporting Actress for Knightley.
What is The Imitation Game rated and why?
The Imitation Game is rated PG-13 in the United States. The rating reflects some mature thematic content including wartime violence, references to chemical castration, and the persecution of Alan Turing for his homosexuality, all handled with dramatic weight rather than graphic depiction.
How long is The Imitation Game?
The Imitation Game has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes). The film moves between three timelines — Turing's wartime work at Bletchley Park, his schoolboy years, and his postwar interrogation — keeping its pacing tight and dramatically engaging throughout.
How was The Imitation Game received by critics?
The Imitation Game was widely praised by critics, earning strong reviews for Cumberbatch's performance and its taut, intelligent screenplay. It holds a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was celebrated as one of the best biographical dramas of 2014, resonating with both awards voters and general audiences.
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