The Imitation Game
Best from age 14 · PG-13 · 2014 · 113 min
The Imitation Game
Set during World War II, this biographical drama follows brilliant mathematician Alan Turing and his team as they race to break the seemingly unbreakable Enigma code, a feat that significantly aids the Allied war effort. The film also explores Turing's personal struggles, including the challenges he faced due to his homosexuality in a prejudiced society.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Moderate3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
Mild2/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Historical prejudice against gay people
- Brief scenes of wartime tension
- Depiction of chemical castration consequences
Models well
- Perseverance and ingenuity
- Importance of teamwork
- Sacrifice for the greater good
- Standing up for what is right
Talk about it after
- The impact of war on individuals and society
- Historical discrimination against LGBTQ+ people
- The ethics of secrecy and national security
- The power of intellectual pursuit
Cast & crew
Film Facts from The Imitation Game starring Benedict Cumberbatch
Breaking the Enigma Code
Benedict Cumberbatch Interview | On playing Alan Turing
Graham Moore winning Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Imitation Game"
Academy Conversations: The Imitation Game
TV Spot #2
Celebrating Alan Turing - Google Talk
Alan's "Useless Machine"