Enigma (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2001, Enigma is a thriller, drama, war and mystery film directed by Michael Apted, running about 119 minutes. “Unlock the secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of the WWII project to crack the code behind the Enigma machine, used by the Germans to encrypt messages sent to their submarines.
Who’s in it. Enigma stars Dougray Scott as Tom Jericho, Kate Winslet as Hester Wallace, Saffron Burrows as Claire Romilly and Jeremy Northam as Mr. Wigram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Enigma has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $15.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Enigma page.
If you liked it. Fans of Enigma tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Enigma (2001)?
- In US, Enigma is available to rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Enigma worth watching?
- Enigma holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Enigma?
- Enigma stars Dougray Scott, Kate Winslet, Saffron Burrows, Jeremy Northam and Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
- When was Enigma released?
- Enigma was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.