Is The Imitation Game appropriate for children?

# The Imitation Game - Parental Guide "The Imitation Game" tells the true story of brilliant codebreaker Alan Turing during World War II. While rated PG-13 with only mild language and sexual content, the film contains strong violence and intense wartime scenes that may disturb younger children. It's best suited for mature teens who can handle serious historical drama.

What age is The Imitation Game suitable for?

Our verdict for The Imitation Game is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is The Imitation Game safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2014

Rating

PG-13

Genre

History, Drama, Thriller, War

Synopsis

Based on the real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail-biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Britain's top-secret Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War II.

Cast

Benedict Cumberbatch

Alan Turing

Keira Knightley

Joan Clarke

Matthew Goode

Hugh Alexander

Rory Kinnear

Detective Robert Nock

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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