# The Imitation Game (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-imitation-game-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 90% |
| Audience Score | 91% |
| Metascore | 73/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.7/5 |
| IMDb | 8/10 |
| Director | Morten Tyldum |
| Genres | History, Drama, Thriller, War |
| Runtime | 113 min |
| Festival premiere | TIFF 2014 (People's Choice Award) |

## Quick answer

The Imitation Game (2014) earns a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended. The Imitation Game — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid. Metascore 73/100. Directed by Morten Tyldum.

## Critics consensus

The Imitation Game — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear, Allen Leech, Matthew Beard, Charles Dance, Mark Strong, James Northcote, Tom Goodman-Hill

## Accolades

Premiered at TIFF 2014, where it won the People's Choice Award.

## Common questions

**Is The Imitation Game worth watching?**
The Imitation Game holds a 82% Celluloid Score. The Imitation Game — People's Choice Award at TIFF 2014. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

**What is The Imitation Game 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.

**Who directed The Imitation Game?**
The Imitation Game (2014) was directed by Morten Tyldum.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Imitation Game?**
82% — the average of five public sources: critics 90%, audience 91%, Metascore 73/100, Letterboxd 3.7/5, and IMDb 8/10.

**Where can I watch The Imitation Game?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Imitation Game page for current options.

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