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The Imitation Game
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Directed by Morten Tyldum. With Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode.
8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT 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.
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8.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTBased 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-breake…
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MoviHero lists November 14, 2014 as the release date for The Imitation Game. Morten Tyldum is the listed director. The listed cast includes Benedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, Matthew Goode as Hugh Alexander, Rory Kinnear as Detective Robert Nock. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateNovember 14, 2014
GenresDrama · Thriller · History · War
Runtime1h 53m
DirectorMorten Tyldum
CastBenedict Cumberbatch as Alan Turing, Keira Knightley as Joan Clarke, Matthew Goode as Hugh Alexander, Rory Kinnear as Detective Robert Nock
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is The Imitation Game right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
The Imitation Game runs 1h 53m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.0/10 from 18,622 votes. Updated Nov 3, 2026.
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Pacing7/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary2/10
Violence7/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Benedict Cumberbatch is fantastic in this movie. I really dug this. Love movies set during WWII and this one encapsulates it brilliantly. Felt they did…”
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“The first time I saw this movie, I loved it.”
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“Whilst I did enjoy this telling of the wartime efforts of the British code-breakers at Bletchley Park, I think I prefer Sir Derek Jacobi's 1996…”
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“'The Imitation Game' is fascinating stuff. I watched 2001's 'Enigma' almost five years ago and do remember liking it, though I found it a bit…”
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“Think of it. A digital computer. Electrical brain.”
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otherDetective Robert NockDetective Robert Nock appears in The Imitation Game (2014).Open character guide otherAlan TuringAlan Turing appears in The Imitation Game (2014).Open character guide otherHugh AlexanderHugh Alexander appears in The Imitation Game (2014).Open character guide otherJoan ClarkeJoan Clarke appears in The Imitation Game (2014).Open character guide otherJohn CairncrossJohn Cairncross appears in The Imitation Game (2014).Open character guide
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