IMDb > Enigma (2001)
Enigma
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips
Videos (see all 7 NEW)
Enigma (2001) -- Home Video Preview
Enigma (2001) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
Enigma (2001) -- Sinematurk - Trailer (Flash)
Enigma (2001) -- MyMovies.Net - Trailer (WM9 - 56kbps)
Enigma (2001) -- MyMovies.Net - Trailer (WM9 - 128kbps)

Overview

User Rating:
6.4/10   9,484 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 2% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Michael Apted
Writers (WGA):
Robert Harris (novel)
Tom Stoppard (screenplay)
Contact:
View company contact information for Enigma on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
28 September 2001 (UK) more
Tagline:
10,000,000,000,000,000+ combinations - 24 hours to get it right more
Plot:
A young genius frantically races against time to crack an enemy code and solve the mystery surrounding the woman he loves. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 5 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(18 articles)
Fox Grabs Narnia Franchise
 (From EmpireOnline. 29 January 2009, 12:32 AM, PST)

Apted To Direct Next 'Narnia' Tale
 (From WENN. 21 June 2007)

User Comments:
Not a war movie for the masses more (165 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Additional Details

Also Known As:
Enigma - Das Geheimnis (Germany)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for a sex scene and language.
Runtime:
119 min
Language:
English | German
Colour:
Colour (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital
Certification:
Canada:14 (New Brunswick/Nova Scotia/Prince Edward Island) | Canada:G (Quebec) | Canada:PG (Alberta/British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario/Saskatchewan) | Singapore:PG | Iceland:L | Malaysia:U | Finland:K-11 | Germany:12 (f) | Brazil:14 | Australia:M | Netherlands:12 | Portugal:M/12 | Spain:7 | Sweden:7 | UK:15 | USA:R (certificate #37517)
Company:
Broadway Video more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Cameo: [Mick Jagger]Jagger - the film's producer - is sitting at a dinner table at the dance. more
Goofs:
Anachronisms: Although set during the Second World War, all the scenes in and around Trafalgar Square show modern London buses in the background. more
Quotes:
Hester Wallace: Well done, Mr. Jericho, well done!
Tom Jericho: Given the circumstances, Miss Wallace, I think we might risk first names.
Hester Wallace: Hester.
Tom Jericho: Tom.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in The Holiday (2006) more
Soundtrack:
One O'Clock Jump more

FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
30 out of 36 people found the following comment useful.
Not a war movie for the masses, 10 April 2005
8/10
Author: Philip Van der Veken from Tessenderlo, Belgium

'Enigma' is the kind of war movie that may not be loved by many people, mostly because there isn't much of action to be seen in it. At least, not the kind of action they would like to see: no heroically fighting soldiers, no breathtaking dogfights between the RAF and the Luftwaffe... But people like me, who are deeply interested in every aspect of the Second World War and who can appreciate a good story, certainly will love it.

It's March 1943 and the crypto-analysts at Britain's code-breaking center have discovered that the German U-boats have changed their Enigma Code. At first the English were able to read all their messages, but now they are back where they first started ... nowhere. Their only hope is the brilliant young man named Tom Jericho, who was able to crack the first code and who'll now have to do the same with the new one. In the meantime Tom's girlfriend Claire has disappeared and at the same time it is believed that there is a spy in the ranks of the code-breakers. When looking for his lost girlfriend and investigating her personal life, he uncovers some personal and international betrayals...

However it is clear that the main story of this movie is fictional, the entire movie is certainly interesting to watch. I mean, I have never had the chance to see how this enigma machines really worked, so I really appreciated the fact that it was shown so well in this movie. What I also liked in this movie was the love story that certainly wasn't too corny or overwhelming. It was an interesting part of the story that never bothered me, it just made the movie even better.

As I already said, this may not be the kind of war movie for the masses, but I liked it and that's why I give it at least a 7.5/10, perhaps even an 8/10.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (165 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Enigma (2001)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Bad History czarnobog
I've yet to hear the inaccuracies of the movie DSg33
Wigram has magical powers, or I'm on glue.. LaserDoug
Why did the Germans keep the massacre a secret? mdhoyt
Wrong language Bill1936
Dougray Scott stevenj-9
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp The Brylcreem Boys Die Blechtrommel Cross of Iron La tregua
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Drama section IMDb UK section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.