The Imitation Game (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 2014, The Imitation Game is a thriller, drama, war and history film directed by Morten Tyldum, running about 113 minutes. “The true enigma was the man who cracked the code.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Imitation Game stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, Matthew Goode as Hugh Alexander and Rory Kinnear as Detective Robert Nock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Imitation Game sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $233.6M 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 Imitation Game page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Imitation Game tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Imitation Game (2014)?
- In US, The Imitation Game 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 Imitation Game worth watching?
- The Imitation Game holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Imitation Game?
- The Imitation Game stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear and Allen Leech.
- When was The Imitation Game released?
- The Imitation Game was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.