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The Imitation Game Movie (2014): Where to watch and stream online

The Imitation Game

War History Drama

2014, Movie, 1h 53min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,United States

Director:

Morten Tyldum

Cast:

Charles Dance,

Benedict Cumberbatch,

Mark Strong,

Keira Knightley

Reviews

Paul Gregg

rated

2 years ago

Critic Mike D'Angelo

...does an impressive job of simplifying, condensing, and distilling what actually happened into a series of accessible “eureka!” moments...

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Susan Wloszczyna

rated

...one of the more rousingly entertaining crowd-pleasers coming out this holiday...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Dan Jolin

rated

Moore’s opening line, spoken by Cumberbatch, is, “Are you paying attention?” After a few minutes you’ll realise it’s virtually impossible not to.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Catherine Shoard

rated

Knightley is miles better than she's been in a while; sitting on a shelf rather than centre stage seems to suit her. She has fun with her plummy vowels, even when saying lines like I'm a woman in a man's job.

Read full review at The Guardian

Frederik Faaborg

rated

What a movie! What a story!

3 years ago

Frequently asked questions

What is The Imitation Game about? Toggle content

In "The Imitation Game," we follow the journey of a brilliant mathematician, Alan Turing, during World War II as he joins a secret group of codebreakers at Bletchley Park. Tasked with deciphering Germany's infamous Enigma machine, Turing faces not only the challenges of cracking complex codes but also the personal struggles tied to his identity and past. As he leads his team with unconventional methods and groundbreaking ideas, time is of the essence—their efforts could change the course of history and save countless lives. Yet, beneath the surface lies a poignant narrative exploring themes of belonging, secrecy, and what it truly means to be human in an unforgiving world. This gripping historical drama sheds light on Turing's legacy as one of modern computing's fathers while confronting societal prejudices that ultimately lead to his tragic fate.

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You can stream The Imitation Game on: Netflix