Identity (2003): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Identity is a 2003 mystery thriller directed by James Mangold, starring John Cusack, Ray Liotta and Amanda Peet. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $90.3 million worldwide on a $28 million budget. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10. Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- James Mangold
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget
- $28M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Identity About?
The premise of Identity without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A high school senior's life is thrown into turmoil when a cryptic online discovery challenges everything he thought he knew. He’s forced to question his identity and the nature of reality itself, struggling to discern truth from elaborate deception. Amidst this personal crisis, he also grapples with the complexities of friendships, strained family relationships, and the uncertainties of first love, making him question who he can trust.
Identity Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- dissociative identity disorder
- motel
- murder
- motel room key
- serial killer
- storm
- stranded
- characters killed one by one
- multiple personality disorder
- psychiatrist
- rain
- mental disorder
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- criminally insane
- rainstorm
- isolated place
- roadside motel
- faked death
- mental illness
- clemency hearing
- hit by a car
- frozen body
- split personality
- surprise ending
- death row inmate
- psychological thriller
- nevada
- prisoner
- death
- lawyer
- ex cop
- legal hearing
- ex police officer
- flooded road
- repeated scene from a different perspective
- suspense
- detective
- road accident
- impersonating a police officer
- disappearance
- exploding car
- baseball bat
- nonlinear timeline
- one word title
- number on door
- convicted murderer
- crime spree
- murder spree
- slaughter
- carnage
- disturbed person
Where to Watch Identity
Stream it on Sony Pictures Core, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Identity Cast
John Cusack leads the cast, with Ray Liotta and Amanda Peet. Directed by James Mangold.
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Director James Mangold
Identity Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Identity 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.3/10.
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IMDb 7.3 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 72% User score
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Identity Plot Summary
What happens in Identity from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Malcolm Rivers, portrayed as a psychotic killer awaiting execution, has been convicted for a series of brutal murders. His psychiatrist, Doctor Malick, stumbles upon a crucial journal belonging to Malcolm (played by Pruitt Taylor Vince) that could shed light on the true motives behind his actions. With this newly discovered evidence, a hearing is set for a stormy night where Malick aims to convince the judge to spare Malcolm’s life.
Full summary
The whole story of Identity, scene by scene
Identity Box Office & Budget
Identity grossed $90.3 million worldwide on a $28 million budget, 3.2 times what it cost. $52.2 million came from the US and Canada and $38.1 million (42%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$90.3M
3.2× its budget
- US & Canada
- $52.2M
- International
- $38.1M
- Budget
- $28M
Identity Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer and 6 clips.
- Clip Ed Finds Suzanne's Decapitated Head
- Clip Larry Crushes George With His Car
- Clip The Group Discover The Bodies Have Disappeared
- Clip Ed Discovers His True Identity
How Well Do You Know Identity?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What unifies the ten strangers at the motel?
Cars in Identity
7 cars on screen, including the 1981 Chevrolet C-10 and the 1998 Ford Crown Victoria.
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1981 Chevrolet C-10 Important role -
1998 Ford Crown Victoria Important role -
1992 Honda Civic Important role -
1991 Lincoln Town Car Important role
Identity Also Known As
29 alternative titles, including “致命ID” and “Identifikatsyya”.
- Also known as
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- 致命ID
- Identifikatsyya
- Identität - In ihr liegt das Geheimnis
- Identität
- Identità
- Kimlik
- Идентификация
- Identidad
- Identidade Misteriosa
- Azonosság
- Tożsamość
- Identita
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- Identitate
- Ταυτότητα
- זהות
- 아이덴티티
- Identidade
- Identitat
- Ідентифікація
- Identité
- Самоличност
- アイデンティティー
- Identitet
- Идентитет
- เพชฌฆาตไร้เงา
- 致命身份
- Định Danh
- Identiteta
- Tapatybė
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Identity FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Identity, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Identity?
Identity runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Identity released?
Identity was released on April 25, 2003.
Who directed Identity?
Identity was directed by James Mangold.
More films by James Mangold Who is in the cast of Identity?
Identity stars John Cusack, Ray Liotta and Amanda Peet.
Where can I watch Identity?
In the US, Identity is streaming on Sony Pictures Core and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Identity make at the box office?
Identity grossed $90.3 million worldwide ($52.2 million domestic, $38.1 million international) on a budget of $28 million.
How is Identity rated?
Identity has 7.3/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
Does Identity have a post-credit scene?
No. Identity has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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