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The Imitation Game

Play trailer 1:06 Poster for The Imitation Game PG-13 Released Dec 25, 2014 1h 53m History Drama Biography LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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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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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 Full Review Mara Reinstein Us Weekly A moving tribute to an extraordinary man. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 19, 2015 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 온라인카지노추천 D I really enjoyed this movie. What could have been a tedious subject -- codebreaking -- was dramatic and suspenseful. All of the actors were terrific and you really care about them, especially Benedict Cumberbatch's character. You admire his brilliance but sympathize with his difficulties relating to people. And the relationship between him and Keira Knightley is poignant. I really think this is an excellent film. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/26/25 Full Review r96 s 'The Imitation Game' is fascinating stuff. I watched 2001's 'Enigma' almost five years ago and do remember liking it, though I found it a bit too pedestrian (at least early on). This 2014 release does a greater job at telling the story of Alan Turing & Co. Firstly, this did a particularly great job in terms of casting. Benedict Cumberbatch (and Alex Lawther) are terrific as the aforementioned. Keira Knightley (fittingly with a character middle named Elisabeth), Matthew Goode, Charles Dance and Mark Strong are all excellent support. The WWII-centric plot makes for engrossing viewing, even if I'm sure it takes liberties as movies tend to do; which I'm fully fine with, for what it's worth. The pacing is particularly spot on, at no point was I uninterested in what I was seeing. The cast, of course, are a big reason for that fact. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/02/25 Full Review Sofia M The Imitation Game is a masterpiece that left me in tears. Alan Turing's brilliance and sacrifice are beautifully portrayed, reminding us of the unsung heroes who change history. It’s a powerful story of genius and courage and the actors did a fantastic job Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Pip S Very good movie with a terrific Benedict. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Nick R Outstanding performances from everyone, but Cumberbatch especially. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/16/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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