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The Imitation Game

8.020141h 53mPG-13MovieHistoryDramaThriller

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.

DirectorMorten Tyldum
WriterGraham Moore
ProducersGraham Moore·Nora Grossman

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Lionsgate+ Amazon ChannelLionsgate+ Amazon ChannelKanopyKanopyTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Morten Tyldum

BCBenedict Cumberbatch
Benedict Cumberbatch
Alan Turing
KKKeira Knightley
Keira Knightley
Joan Clarke
MGMatthew Goode
Matthew Goode
Hugh Alexander
RKRory Kinnear
Rory Kinnear
Detective Robert Nock
ALAllen Leech
Allen Leech
John Cairncross
MBMatthew Beard
Matthew Beard
Peter Hilton
CDCharles Dance
Charles Dance
Commander Denniston
MSMark Strong
Mark Strong
Stewart Menzies
JNJames Northcote
James Northcote
Jack Good
TGTom Goodman-Hill
Tom Goodman-Hill
Sergeant Staehl
SWSteven Waddington
Steven Waddington
Superintendent Smith
IG
Ilan Goodman
Keith Furman

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The Imitation Game — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Imitation Game?

The Imitation Game is streaming on Lionsgate+, Kanopy and Tubi 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 Imitation Game on Netflix?

No, The Imitation Game is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Lionsgate+ and Kanopy.

Is The Imitation Game on Amazon Prime Video?

The Imitation Game isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Imitation Game for free?

The Imitation Game is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.

Is The Imitation Game based on a true story?

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