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Identity
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by James Mangold. With John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Complete strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a raging storm soon find themselves the target of a deranged murderer. As their numbers thin out, the travelers begin to turn on each other, as each tries to figure out who the killer is.
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7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTComplete strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a raging storm soon find themselves the target of a deranged murderer. As their numbers thin out, the trave…
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Release snapshot for Identity.
MoviHero lists April 25, 2003 as the release date for Identity. James Mangold is the listed director. The listed cast includes John Cusack as Ed, Ray Liotta as Rhodes, Amanda Peet as Paris, John Hawkes as Larry. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateApril 25, 2003
GenresMystery · Thriller
Runtime1h 30m
DirectorJames Mangold
CastJohn Cusack as Ed, Ray Liotta as Rhodes, Amanda Peet as Paris, John Hawkes as Larry
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Identity runs 1h 30m. Allow extra time for breaks.
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The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
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The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 4,623 votes. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
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Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary5/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required6/10
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