The Imitation Game
2015, English. Directed by Morten Tyldum.
The true enigma was the man who cracked the code.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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YouTubeCast & crew
- Morten TyldumDirector
- Benedict CumberbatchAlan Turing
- Keira KnightleyJoan Clarke
- Matthew GoodeHugh Alexander
- Rory KinnearDetective Robert Nock
- Allen LeechJohn Cairncross
- Matthew BeardPeter Hilton
- Charles DanceCommander Denniston
- Mark StrongStewart Menzies
- James NorthcoteJack Good
- Tom Goodman-HillSergeant Staehl
- Steven WaddingtonSuperintendent Smith
- Ilan GoodmanKeith Furman
Details
- Released
- 16 January 2015
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Graham Moore
- Budget
- $14M
- Box office
- $234M
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What The Imitation Game is based on
The Imitation Game is based on Alan Turing: The Enigma (1983) by Andrew Hodges.
True story · 1983
Alan Turing: The Enigma
By Andrew Hodges
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The Imitation Game: quick answers
Is The Imitation Game worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 18,646 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Imitation Game?
The Imitation Game runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Imitation Game have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Imitation Game. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Imitation Game parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Imitation Game is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Imitation Game on?
The Imitation Game isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Imitation Game?
If you liked The Imitation Game, try Six Minutes to Midnight, The Courier, Flyboys.
Who directed The Imitation Game?
The Imitation Game (2015) was directed by Morten Tyldum and stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode.
What is The Imitation Game based on?
The Imitation Game is based on Alan Turing: The Enigma (1983) by Andrew Hodges.