Enigma (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Enigma is a 2002 drama thriller directed by Michael Apted, starring Dougray Scott and Kate Winslet. It is based on Enigma by Robert Harris. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $15.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Enigma by Robert Harris
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Enigma About?
The premise of Enigma without spoilers, adapted from Enigma by Robert Harris. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During wartime, two detectives are drawn into a perplexing investigation involving a series of baffling murders. As they delve deeper, they must decipher the killer's complex methods while also facing unsettling truths about themselves and the secrets surrounding them. The case challenges their skills and forces them to confront a dangerous and cunning adversary.
Enigma Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- code breaking
- traitor
- world war two
- bletchley park
- spy
- u boat
- espionage
- secret code
- morse code
- submarine
- encryption
- 1940s
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- woman wears eyeglasses
- female rear nudity
- young
- suspense mystery
- spy thriller
- suspicion
- nazi
- katyn forest
- one word title
- tension
- big ben london
- murder
- evidence
- car chase
- german army
- church service
- breasts
- dance hall
- music concert
- investigation
- intelligence
- british convoy
- buried body
- reference to adolf hitler
- newsreel footage
- london england
- camera shot of feet
- foot closeup
- female stockinged feet
- stockings
- lingerie slip
- flashback
- torpedo
- sex
- scotland
- police
- missing person
- mental breakdown
Enigma Cast
Dougray Scott leads the cast, with Kate Winslet. Directed by Michael Apted.
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Director Michael Apted
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Enigma Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Enigma 64 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.0
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TMDB 20% User score
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Enigma Plot Summary
What happens in Enigma from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film, set against the backdrop of March 1943 during the height of World War II, centers on the critical operations at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire, where British crypt-analysts face a daunting challenge. The Nazi U-boats have altered their code reference books used for Enigma ciphers, resulting in a significant disruption of essential naval signals intelligence. With the pressing need to decode the “Shark” cipher once again, the team realizes they must track U-boat positions to avert disaster.
Full summary
The whole story of Enigma, scene by scene
Enigma Box Office
Enigma grossed $15.7 million worldwide. $4.3 million came from the US and Canada and $11.4 million (73%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$15.7M
- US & Canada
- $4.3M
- International
- $11.4M
How Well Do You Know Enigma?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What critical event prompts Tom Jericho to return to Bletchley Park?
Cars in Enigma
17 cars on screen, including the 1946 Sunbeam-Talbot Two Litre and the 1934 Rolls-Royce 20/25 h.p..
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1946 Sunbeam-Talbot Two Litre Main role -
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1939 Rover 14 hp P2 Important role -
1947 Wolseley 14/60 Important role
Enigma Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “Enigma - Das Geheimnis” and “Энигма”.
- Also known as
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- Enigma - Das Geheimnis
- Энигма
- אניגמה
- 拦截密码战
- 攔截密碼戰
- Енигма
- エニグマ
- 에니그마
- รหัสลับพลิกโลก
- Енігма
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Enigma FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Enigma, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Enigma?
Enigma runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Enigma released?
Enigma was released on April 19, 2002.
Who directed Enigma?
Enigma was directed by Michael Apted.
More films by Michael Apted Who is in the cast of Enigma?
Enigma stars Dougray Scott and Kate Winslet.
How much did Enigma make at the box office?
Enigma grossed $15.7 million worldwide ($4.3 million domestic, $11.4 million international).
How is Enigma rated?
Enigma has 64 on Metacritic and 20% on TMDB.
Is Enigma based on a book?
Yes. Enigma is adapted from Enigma by Robert Harris.
Does Enigma have a post-credit scene?
No. Enigma has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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