The Imposter
In 1994, a 13-year-old boy disappeared without a trace from his home in San Antonio, Texas. Three-and-a-half years later, he is found alive in a village in southern Spain with a horrifying story of kidnap and torture. His family is overjoyed to bring him home. But all is not quite as it seems.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Cineverse.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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The Imposter - Official Trailer
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The Imposter Official Trailer #1 - Sundance Documentary (2012) HD Movie
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Frequently asked questions about The Imposter
Where can I watch The Imposter in the United States?
The Imposter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Cineverse in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Imposter on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. The Imposter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and Cineverse.
Can I watch The Imposter for free?
The Imposter streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Imposter?
The Imposter scores 7.3 on The Movie Database, 7.4 on IMDb, 78% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 75 on Metacritic.
Who stars in The Imposter?
The Imposter stars Frédéric Bourdin, Carey Gibson, Beverly Dollarhide, Bryan Gibson, and Nancy Fisher. Bart Layton is the director.
How long is The Imposter?
The Imposter runs 1h 39m (99 minutes).
When did The Imposter come out?
The Imposter was released on July 13, 2012.
Which studio made The Imposter?
The Imposter was produced by RAW, Red Box Films, and Passion Pictures in the United Kingdom and the United States.
How much did The Imposter make at the box office?
The Imposter grossed $898,317 worldwide.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.