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    The Imitation Game

    • 20142014
    • PG-13PG-13
    • 1h 54min
    IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    707K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    764
    120
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    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    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.
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    During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians.

    IMDb RATING
    8.0/10
    707K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    764
    120
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Graham Moore
      • Andrew Hodges(book "Alan Turing: The Enigma")
    • Stars
      • Benedict Cumberbatch
      • Keira Knightley
      • Matthew Goode
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Graham Moore
      • Andrew Hodges(book "Alan Turing: The Enigma")
    • Stars
      • Benedict Cumberbatch
      • Keira Knightley
      • Matthew Goode
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 904User reviews
    • 493Critic reviews
    • 73Metascore
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    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 49 wins & 162 nominations total

    Videos6

    International Trailer
    Trailer 2:26
    International Trailer
    International Trailer
    Trailer 1:48
    International Trailer
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:31
    Official Trailer
    "Six Minutes"
    Clip 0:40
    "Six Minutes"
    "Alan Turing Interview at Bletchley Park"
    Clip 0:55
    "Alan Turing Interview at Bletchley Park"
    How TIFF Gets the Oscars Right
    Video 2:26
    How TIFF Gets the Oscars Right

    Photos202

    Matthew Beard, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Allen Leech in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Keira Knightley in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Matthew Goode in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Matthew Beard, Matthew Goode, and Allen Leech in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Charles Dance, Mark Strong, and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Keira Knightley, Mark Strong, and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Keira Knightley and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Matthew Beard, Matthew Goode, Keira Knightley, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Allen Leech in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Benedict Cumberbatch in The Imitation Game (2014)
    Benedict Cumberbatch at an event for The Imitation Game (2014)

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    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Alan Turingas Alan Turing
    Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley
    • Joan Clarkeas Joan Clarke
    Matthew Goode
    Matthew Goode
    • Hugh Alexanderas Hugh Alexander
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • John Cairncrossas John Cairncross
    Rory Kinnear
    Rory Kinnear
    • Detective Robert Nockas Detective Robert Nock
    Matthew Beard
    Matthew Beard
    • Peter Hiltonas Peter Hilton
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Commander Dennistonas Commander Denniston
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Stewart Menziesas Stewart Menzies
    James Northcote
    James Northcote
    • Jack Goodas Jack Good
    Tom Goodman-Hill
    Tom Goodman-Hill
    • Sergeant Staehlas Sergeant Staehl
    • (as Tom Goodman Hill)
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • Superintendent Smithas Superintendent Smith
    Ilan Goodman
    Ilan Goodman
    • Keith Furmanas Keith Furman
    Jack Tarlton
    Jack Tarlton
    • Charles Richardsas Charles Richards
    Alex Lawther
    Alex Lawther
    • Young Alan Turingas Young Alan Turing
    Jack Bannon
    Jack Bannon
    • Christopher Morcomas Christopher Morcom
    Tuppence Middleton
    Tuppence Middleton
    • Helenas Helen
    Dominic Charman
    Dominic Charman
    • Sherborne Student 1as Sherborne Student 1
    James G. Nunn
    James G. Nunn
    • Sherborne Student 2as Sherborne Student 2
    • (as James G Nunn)
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Graham Moore
      • Andrew Hodges(book "Alan Turing: The Enigma")
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    Storyline

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    It is 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. —Studio Canal
    world war twocryptographyenigma codemathematiciancomputer183 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • The true enigma was the man who cracked the code
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Thriller
      • War
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual references, mature thematic material and historical smoking
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Alan Turing is shown running in various scenes. It's never mentioned in the film, but he was a world-class distance runner. In 1946 he ran a marathon in 2:46:03.
    • Goofs
      John Cairncross, who was an actual spy for the Soviets, is shown as working with Turing and blackmailing him. In reality, the two worked separately and did not come into contact with each other while at Bletchley Park.
    • Quotes

      Christopher Morcom: Sometimes it's the very people who no one imagines anything of who do the things no one can imagine.

    • Connections
      Featured in Projector: The Imitation Game/'71 (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Opportunity
      Written by Alexander Norris, Stuart Hart, Scott Lean

      Performed by Tony Liberto

      Courtesy of Selectracks, Inc/BMG Chrysalis

    User reviews904

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    The Turing Test
    Alan Turing, Mathematician, Logician, Wartime Codebreaker and father of Computer Science. A great British Hero. A great hero in the fight against prejudice.

    This film tackles themes of prejudice against the feminine, against homosexuality and more generally against anyone who is different. How? By simply pointing out, using the example of Alan Turing and his colossal achievements, that it takes someone different to do something amazing.

    And an amazing story it is, packaged in a beautifully tight screenplay without a wasted scene, that keeps the audience fully engaged throughout. All the cast are on top form, in orbit around a stellar performance by Benedict Cumberbatch that layers humour, complexity, sexuality and the palpable frustration of a brilliant mind not quite able to communicate with his fellow humans.

    A film that depicts a man who perhaps fails the test he invented, that is now named after him. The Turing Test. Can he fool you that he is a real human being and not a super intelligent machine? The stress of playing that Imitation Game is set into every micro twitch of the central character.

    Should you go see it? No special effects. No interstellar spaceships. Why not wait for the download?

    Go see it! Because otherwise you would be missing the chance to see a most remarkable film, performed to perfection. A film about a story that matters, about events that changed history and simply about a man without whom you might not even be able to read this review on your Turing machine.
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    • paulatyeo
    • Nov 15, 2014

    FAQ6

    • How did Turing know Caincross was a Russian spy from the bible?
    • Why did the Germans never realise the code had been broken?
    • Did the Germans ever break the Allies' codes?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2014 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • El código Enigma
    • Filming locations
      • Sherborne School, Sherborne, Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Black Bear Pictures
      • FilmNation Entertainment
      • Bristol Automotive
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $91,125,683
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $479,352
      • Nov 30, 2014
    • Gross worldwide
      • $233,555,708
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      • 1h 54min
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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