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In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared from Texas. Three years later, he reappears, claiming to have endured kidnapping and torture. His family is overjoyed to welcome him back, but strange details quickly surface: a noticeable foreign accent, a changed appearance, and a family seemingly unaware of these differences. As investigators examine his story, unsettling inconsistencies emerge, leading to a shocking revelation that challenges everything everyone thought they knew. The case forces a repeated questioning of perception and leaves audiences captivated.

In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared from Texas. Three years later, he reappears, claiming to have endured kidnapping and torture. His family is overjoyed to welcome him back, but strange details quickly surface: a noticeable foreign accent, a changed appearance, and a family seemingly unaware of these differences. As investigators examine his story, unsettling inconsistencies emerge, leading to a shocking revelation that challenges everything everyone thought they knew. The case forces a repeated questioning of perception and leaves audiences captivated.

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The Imposter does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for The Imposter

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Metacritic

77

Metascore

7.6

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

95%

TOMATOMETER

review

78%

User Score

IMDb

7.4 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

73

%

User Score

Letterboxd

3.8

From 36 fan ratings

Awards & Nominations for The Imposter

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66th British Academy Film Awards 2013

Bart Layton
Win

Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer

Bart Layton
Nomination

Best Documentary

18th Critics' Choice Awards 2013

Nomination

Best Documentary Feature

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The Imposter Official Trailer #1 - Sundance Documentary (2012) HD Movie

THE IMPOSTER Official UK Trailer

The Imposter

The Imposter - Official Trailer

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