Movie

The Imposter

“There are two sides to every lie.”

★ 7.3(799)20121h 39m

The Imposter is streaming on Foxtel Now, Stan, DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel in Australia, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. Availability checked 30 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Bart Layton
Release date: 2012-07-13
Runtime: 1h 39m
Language: English
Box office: $898,317
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: RAW

The Imposter — trailer

About The Imposter

The Imposter is a 2012 movie in the Documentary, Mystery and Crime genres, directed by Bart Layton, starring Frédéric Bourdin, Adam O'Brian and Anna Ruben. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 799 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Imposter in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Frédéric Bourdin

Self

Adam O'Brian

Frédéric Bourdin

Anna Ruben

Carey Gibson

Cathy Dresbach

Nancy Fisher

Alan Teichman

Charlie Parker

Iván Villanueva

Social Worker

María Jesús Hoyos

Judge

Ken Appledorn

Vice Consul

Mary Twala

Granny

Seipati Motshwane

Rethabile

Themes & keywords

kidnappinginvestigationfake identitybiographydisappearanceinvestigatorstolen identitymissing childchild kidnappingidentity theftmissing son

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Imposter in Australia?+

In Australia, you can stream The Imposter on Foxtel Now, Stan, DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm.

Is The Imposter on Netflix?+

The Imposter is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Foxtel Now, Stan, DocPlay, Beamafilm and DocPlay Amazon Channel.

How long is The Imposter?+

The Imposter has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

Who stars in The Imposter?+

The Imposter stars Frédéric Bourdin, Adam O'Brian, Anna Ruben, Cathy Dresbach and Alan Teichman.

When did The Imposter come out?+

The Imposter is a 2012 movie directed by Bart Layton.

What genre is The Imposter?+

The Imposter is Documentary, Mystery and Crime film.

Who directed The Imposter?+

The Imposter was directed by Bart Layton.