The Impostors (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, The Impostors is a comedy film directed by Stanley Tucci, running about 101 minutes. “Why be yourself when you can be somebody else?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
Who’s in it. The Impostors stars Oliver Platt as Maurice, Stanley Tucci as Arthur, Walker Jones as Maitre D' and Tony Shalhoub as Voltri, First Mate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The Impostors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Impostors page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Impostors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Impostors (1998)?
- In US, The Impostors is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Impostors worth watching?
- The Impostors holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Impostors?
- The Impostors stars Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Walker Jones, Tony Shalhoub and Jessica Walling.
- When was The Impostors released?
- The Impostors was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.