Imperium (2016): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Imperium is a 2016 drama thriller directed by Daniel Ragussis, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette and Tracy Letts. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $282,817 worldwide. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Daniel Ragussis
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate Premiere
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Imperium About?
The premise of Imperium without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
An FBI agent infiltrates a dangerous white supremacist group to expose and disrupt their plans. As he goes deep undercover, he risks his safety and moral compass while navigating a world of hate and extremism. The agent’s commitment to the mission becomes increasingly challenging as he blurs the lines between his real identity and his fabricated persona. Radcliffe delivers a nuanced performance in this gripping drama about loyalty, deception, and the fight against extremism.
Imperium Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- undercover agent
- white supremacist
- fbi agent
- cesium 137
- terrorism
- one word title
- written by director
- fbi investigation
- headphones
- classical music
- listening to classical music
- office
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- skinhead
- radio broadcast
- laptop computer
- apartment
- pickup truck
- racism
- racist
- racial slur
- assumed identity
- terrorist
- internet research
- husband wife relationship
- family home
- garage
- poison
- hazmat suit
- demonstration
- treehouse
- washington d.c.
- surveillance
- book
- cell phone
- telephone call
- fbi raid
- raid
- compound
- suspicion
- arrest
- shaved head
- cigarette smoking
- diner
- classroom
- speech
- secret identity
- terrorist plot
- terrorist group
- terrorism prevention
- counter terrorism
Imperium Cast
Daniel Radcliffe leads the cast, with Toni Collette and Tracy Letts. Directed by Daniel Ragussis; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Daniel Ragussis
Imperium Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Imperium 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.
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IMDb 6.5 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 84% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 64%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.6
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TMDB 65% User score
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Letterboxd 3.2 /5
23 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.1 /5
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Imperium Plot Summary
What happens in Imperium from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
“Words build bridges into unexplored regions.”
INSPIRED BY REAL EVENTS
The story kicks off in Washington D.C., where we see a large white van navigating the city streets. This van parks near a building, revealing three men preparing to arm a bomb in the backseat. One of them, Usman (Roger Yawson), looks around at the nearby people and hesitates, sensing the gravity of their actions. After a deep sigh, he gets into a car and drives away from the scene.
Full summary
The whole story of Imperium, scene by scene
Imperium Box Office
Imperium grossed $282,817 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$282.8K
- International
- $282.8K
Imperium Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Imperium.
How Well Do You Know Imperium?
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 10: not answered
Who is the main character in 'Imperium'?
Cars in Imperium
15 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford F-150 and the 2014 Ram ProMaster.
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1997 Ford F-150 Important role -
2014 Ram ProMaster Important role -
2012 Chevrolet Impala Minor role -
2015 Chevrolet Tahoe Minor role
Imperium Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Империя” and “Αυτοκρατορία”.
- Also known as
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- Империя
- Αυτοκρατορία
- Абсолютная власть
- Kostebek
- Infiltré
- Абсолютна влада
- Köstebek
- Impérium
- Imperium: Resistência Sem Líder
- 绝对统治
- Імперія
- 임페리엄
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- כוח עליון
- Impērija
- สายลับขวางนรก
- アンダーカバー
- 絕對統治
- الامبريالي
- Imperiumas
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Imperium FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Imperium, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Imperium?
Imperium runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Imperium released?
Imperium was released on August 19, 2016.
Who directed Imperium?
Imperium was directed by Daniel Ragussis.
More films by Daniel Ragussis Who is in the cast of Imperium?
Imperium stars Daniel Radcliffe, Toni Collette and Tracy Letts, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Imperium make at the box office?
Imperium grossed $282,817 worldwide.
How is Imperium rated?
Imperium has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Imperium have a post-credit scene?
No. Imperium has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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