What is the Metascore for The Imitation Game?

The Imitation Game has a Metascore of 73 out of 100 on Celluloid.

What countries is The Imitation Game streaming in?

The Imitation Game streams on Lionsgate Play in India; Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

The Imitation Game

Directed by Morten Tyldum · 2014 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

The Imitation Game (2014) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

79%

Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

90% Editorial Rating

91% Audience snapshot · excluded

73 Metascore

★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.7

8 IMDb /10

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Runtime: 1h 53m
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch , Keira Knightley , Matthew Goode , Rory Kinnear , Allen Leech , Matthew Beard , Charles Dance , Mark Strong , James Northcote , Tom Goodman-Hill
Country: United States
Language: English

Official theatrical poster for The Imitation Game (2014)

Theatrical release

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — currently on StudioCanal Presents in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch The Imitation Game by country

Country	Streaming on
India	Lionsgate Play
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
United Kingdom	StudioCanal Presents

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (90/100).
Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
Metascore is generally favorable (73/100).
IMDb users score it 8/10.
Celluloid Score 79% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

Best for

Viewers who want a well-regarded history, drama, thriller, war pick

Not ideal for

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Is The Imitation Game worth watching?

Yes — The Imitation Game earns a 79% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.

Celluloid Verdict

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

Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

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.

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