The Impostors
“Why be yourself when you can be somebody else?”
Wrongly accused of physically abusing a fellow actor, starving thespians Arthur and Maurice find themselves pursued by the law aboard a cruise ship.
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Where is The Impostors streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Impostors
The Impostors is a 1998 English-language comedy film directed by Stanley Tucci. The cast is led by Oliver Platt, Stanley Tucci, Walker Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 41m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Impostors was produced by Fox Searchlight Pictures. It was released on October 2, 1998, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stanley Tucci
- Writers
- Stanley Tucci
- Release date
- October 2, 1998
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
The Impostors cast & crew
The Impostors was directed by Stanley Tucci and written by Stanley Tucci.
The cast features Oliver Platt as Maurice, Stanley Tucci as Arthur, Walker Jones as Maitre D', Jessica Walling as Attractive Woman, David Lipman as Baker in Kramer's Pastries, and E. Katherine Kerr as Gertrude in "Hamlet".
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gary DeMichele, cinematography is by Ken Kelsch, and it was produced by Jonathan Filley and Stanley Tucci.
Is The Impostors worth watching?
The Impostors holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 71 ratings, a more divisive comedy films.
At 1h 41m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, The Impostors is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Impostors
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Cast of The Impostors
Oliver Platt
Maurice
Stanley Tucci
Arthur
Walker Jones
Maitre D'
Jessica Walling
Attractive Woman
David Lipman
Baker in Kramer's Pastries
E. Katherine Kerr
Gertrude in "Hamlet"
George Guidall
Claudius in "Hamlet"
William Hill
Bernardo in "Hamlet"
Alfred Molina
Sir Jeremy Burtom
Michael Emerson
Burtom's Assistant
Jack A. O'Connell
Stage Manager
Matt Malloy
Mike / Laertes in "Hamlet"
The Impostors — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Impostors in United States?
The Impostors is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Impostors on Hoopla?
Yes — The Impostors is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Impostors in?
The Impostors is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Impostors?
The Impostors runs 1 hours 41 minutes (101 minutes).
▸What is The Impostors rated?
The Impostors is rated R. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 71 ratings.
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