The Imposter
2012 · 99 min · Director: Bart Layton
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
In 1994, a thirteen year old boy disappeared from San Antonio, Texas. Three and a half years later, he is found alive and well thousands of miles away in Europe. He tells a story of kidnap and torture when he returns. While his family is excited to bring him home, all is not as it seem.
Emotional fingerprint
The Imposter (2012) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Confusion 30%, Anxiety 25%, Curiosity 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Confusion, Anxiety, Curiosity. Genres: Documentary, Crime, Biography. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Confusion, Anxiety and Curiosity. Its IMDb rating of 7.4/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Curiosity
- Tension
- Disturbing
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No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sympathy
Dominant emotion: Disturbing
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Curiosity | Tension | Disturbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 53 % | 38 % | 23 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Curiosity | 54 % | 53 % | 40 % | 31 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Curiosity | 56 % | 56 % | 48 % | 34 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 63 % | 61 % | 55 % | 38 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Curiosity | 61 % | 59 % | 55 % | 40 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 27′ | Curiosity | 59 % | 56 % | 55 % | 38 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 32′ | Tension | 61 % | 59 % | 60 % | 40 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 55 % | 59 % | 43 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 42′ | Tension | 57 % | 48 % | 51 % | 41 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 47′ | Sympathy | 56 % | 49 % | 45 % | 35 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 52′ | Curiosity | 60 % | 54 % | 46 % | 41 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 57′ | Disturbing | 70 % | 59 % | 55 % | 61 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 62′ | Curiosity | 73 % | 66 % | 61 % | 61 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 67′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 70 % | 64 % | 51 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 72′ | Curiosity | 74 % | 70 % | 69 % | 59 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 77′ | Disturbing | 76 % | 69 % | 70 % | 65 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 82′ | Curiosity | 75 % | 69 % | 66 % | 63 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 87′ | Disturbing | 74 % | 66 % | 63 % | 65 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Disturbing | 64 % | 48 % | 45 % | 54 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 97′ | Sadness | 52 % | 25 % | 23 % | 33 % |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Self
Self - Nicholas' Mother
Self - Nicholas' Brother-in-Law
Self - Special Agent, FBI
Self - Private Investigator
Self - Spain Consul General
Self - Nicholas' Nephew
Self - Nicholas' Childhood Friend
Carey Gibson (Actor)
Nancy Fisher (Actor)
Charlie Parker (Actor)
Social Worker
Vice Consul
Details
- Directed by
- Bart Layton
- Written by
- Bart Layton
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2012
- Runtime
- 99 min
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States
- Genres
- Documentary, Crime, Biography
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Confusion
- Data updated
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