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The Imposter

7.320121h 39mRMovieDocumentaryMysteryCrime

In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.

DirectorBart Layton
WriterBart Layton
ProducersJohn Battsek·Simon Chinn

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Cast · Directed by Bart Layton

Frédéric Bourdin
Frédéric Bourdin
Self
Carey Gibson
Carey Gibson
Self - Nicholas' Sister
Beverly Dollarhide
Beverly Dollarhide
Self - Nicholas' Mother
Bryan Gibson
Bryan Gibson
Self - Nicholas' Brother-in-Law
Nancy Fisher
Nancy Fisher
Self - Special Agent, FBI
Charlie Parker
Charlie Parker
Self - Private Investigator
Philip French
Philip French
Self - Spain Consul General
Codey Gibson
Codey Gibson
Self - Nicholas' Nephew
Kevin Hendricks
Kevin Hendricks
Self - Nicholas' Childhood Friend
Adam O'Brian
Adam O'Brian
Frédéric Bourdin (Actor)
Anna Ruben
Anna Ruben
Carey Gibson (Actor)
Cathy Dresbach
Cathy Dresbach
Nancy Fisher (Actor)

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The Imposter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Imposter?

The Imposter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Imposter on Netflix?

No, The Imposter is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Imposter on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Imposter is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of August 2026.

Where can I watch The Imposter for free?

The Imposter is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is The Imposter based on a true story?

Yes — The Imposter is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).