Period drama hailed the 'best movie of the last 20 years' arrives on Prime Video
A stirring World War II period drama has officially landed on Prime Video – and viewers are already flocking to revisit its emotional depth and historical impact.
The Imitation Game (2014), starring Benedict Cumberbatch in one of his most acclaimed performances, is now streaming for subscribers.
Based on the extraordinary true story of Alan Turing – the mathematician and cryptanalyst who helped crack Nazi Germany's Enigma code – the film blends historical gravitas with emotional intensity, making it a must-watch for fans of prestige cinema.
Directed by Morten Tyldum and written by Graham Moore (who won the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay), the film also stars Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode, Rory Kinnear and Mark Strong.
Upon release, The Imitation Game was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Cumberbatch, and took home the Oscar for its script.
Cumberbatch delivers a quietly devastating performance as Turing, a brilliant, socially awkward man whose groundbreaking contributions to modern computing were overshadowed by the tragic consequences of being prosecuted for homosexuality in 1950s Britain.
The film balances the high-stakes drama of wartime codebreaking with intimate portrayals of isolation, injustice, and genius misunderstood.
Viewers on social media continue to hail the film as a masterpiece, with one recent Letterboxd reviewer writing: 'WOW. Not sure why it's taken me 11 years to watch this film but an incredible story about an incredible man.'
Another wrote: 'This movie is honestly one of my favorites. The soundtrack is beautiful, the cast is great, and the story is a devastating yet necessary one to tell.'
Many viewers have noted the emotional impact of the film, with one posting: 'There are few movies I have sobbed this violently at…god it wrecked me.'
One Reddit user said: 'Phenomenal. I don't hear it mentioned enough. I think it's the best movie of the last 20 years.' More Trending
With a Rotten Tomatoes score of 90%, it isn't only beloved by viewers but also by critics.
The film's arrival on Prime Video has reignited interest in both the real-life legacy of Turing – who received a posthumous royal pardon in 2013 – and the film's gripping portrayal of unsung heroism.
Alongside its dramatic tension, The Imitation Game offers a thoughtful meditation on identity, secrecy and sacrifice, earning it a special place among the most powerful biopics of the last decade.
Whether you're watching for the first time or returning for a rewatch, it's a poignant reminder of how one man's intellect and perseverance helped shorten the war – and changed the course of history.
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