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The Imitation Game

  • 20142014
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
759K
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POPULARITY
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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 while attempting to come to terms with his trouble... Read allDuring World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life.During World War II, the English mathematical genius Alan Turing tries to crack the German Enigma code with help from fellow mathematicians while attempting to come to terms with his troubled private life.
IMDb RATING
8.0/10
759K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
805
102
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Graham Moore
      • Andrew Hodges(based on the book "Alan Turing The Enigma" by)
    • Stars
      • Benedict Cumberbatch
      • Keira Knightley
      • Matthew Goode
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Graham Moore
      • Andrew Hodges(based on the book "Alan Turing The Enigma" by)
    • Stars
      • Benedict Cumberbatch
      • Keira Knightley
      • Matthew Goode
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 977User reviews
    • 387Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 49 wins & 165 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

    Photos203

    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)

    Top cast

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    Benedict Cumberbatch
    Benedict Cumberbatch
    • Alan Turing
    Keira Knightley
    Keira Knightley
    • Joan Clarke
    Matthew Goode
    Matthew Goode
    • Hugh Alexander
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • John Cairncross
    Rory Kinnear
    Rory Kinnear
    • Detective Robert Nock
    Matthew Beard
    Matthew Beard
    • Peter Hilton
    Charles Dance
    Charles Dance
    • Commander Denniston
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Stewart Menzies
    James Northcote
    James Northcote
    • Jack Good
    Tom Goodman-Hill
    Tom Goodman-Hill
    • Sergeant Staehl
    • (as Tom Goodman Hill)
    Steven Waddington
    Steven Waddington
    • Superintendent Smith
    Ilan Goodman
    • Keith Furman
    Jack Tarlton
    Jack Tarlton
    • Charles Richards
    Alex Lawther
    Alex Lawther
    • Young Alan Turing
    Jack Bannon
    Jack Bannon
    • Christopher Morcom
    Tuppence Middleton
    Tuppence Middleton
    • Helen
    Dominic Charman
    Dominic Charman
    • Sherborne Student 1
    James G. Nunn
    James G. Nunn
    • Sherborne Student 2
    • (as James G Nunn)
    • Director
      • Morten Tyldum
    • Writers
      • Graham Moore
      • Andrew Hodges(based on the book "Alan Turing The Enigma" by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    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
      When Alan Turing is introduced to Hugh Alexander, it is said that Hugh Alexander is a national chess champion - twice. Although he really won twice the British national chess competition (the first time in 1938), the second time was only in 1958, many years after the end of the Second World War.
    • 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 reviews977

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    Top review
    9/10
    That 'The Imitation Game' was so acclaimed is hardly an enigma at all
    Alan Turing was a fascinating, complex person who deserves to be better known to the world. Likewise his story is important and deserves to be told rather than forgotten. Had high hopes for 'The Imitation Game', after hearing so many good things about it, and it ended up being one of my favourite films of 2014.

    That 'The Imitation Game' is historically inaccurate and has distortions didn't offend me as much as some reviewers, biographical dramas are notorious for this so it's come to be expected by me (not that that is meant to be an excuse). All that was wanted was a film that made me think, moved me, was well made and well acted. 'The Imitation Game' was all those things and more.

    It isn't perfect, the political elements are on the preachy side and there are a few strands that could have gone into more detail, Turing's sexuality should have gotten into more depth than it was.

    However, 'The Imitation Game' is exceptionally well made. It's immaculately photographed and has some of the best production design of its best, especially in the costumes. The direction allows the film to be absorbing, while the music score is often hauntingly beautiful and never intrusive.

    In terms of the script, 'The Imitation Game' does a wonderful job in provoking thought and providing emotional impact and nuances and fleshes the characters out with remarkable complexity. What could have been potentially dry treatment of the subject matter turned out to be fascinating, thrilling and very moving.

    Benedict Cumberbatch gives his best performance of a very solid career, an outstanding portrayal that won't be forgotten for years to come. Keira Knightley is a sympathetic confidante and Charles Dance is excellent as always as his superior. The supporting cast are without complaint.

    Overall, wonderful film and its acclaim is a long way from an enigma. 9/10 Bethany Cox
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    • Aug 29, 2017

    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
      • Người Giải Mã
    • 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
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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