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noel27
Critic Noel Murray
rated 8

Layton has designed this film partly as a tall tale—with amusing fish-out-of-water anecdotes about Bourdin’s experiences posing as a Texas high-schooler—and partly as an intellectual exercise.

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Cast & Crew

Bart Layton
Director
Bart Layton
Writer
Ken Appledorn
As Vice Consul
Mary Twala
As Granny
Iván Villanueva
As Social Worker
Anna Ruben
As Carey Gibson
Alan Teichman
As Charlie Parker

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What is The Imposter about? Toggle content

The Imposter is a gripping documentary that tells the unbelievable story of a 13-year-old boy who vanished in Texas only to reappear three years later in Spain. The boy's family was overjoyed to bring him home, but all was not as it seemed. The film takes a closer look at the boy's strange behavior and the questions that began to arise, leading to a shocking revelation that would change everything. With a blend of archival footage, interviews, and reenactments, The Imposter is a thrilling and thought-provoking true crime documentary that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Where can I stream The Imposter? Toggle content

You can stream The Imposter on: Netflix

What movies are similar to The Imposter? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Imposter include 10 Most Evil Serial Killers, Abducted in Plain Sight, The Act of Killing, Nazis in the CIA, Saving Face, Navy SEAL: Murderer? Framed? Target of Opportunity?.

When was The Imposter released in theaters? Toggle content

The Imposter was released in theaters on August 24, 2012.