Enigma
“Unlock the secret.”
Synopsis
The story of the WWII project to crack the code behind the Enigma machine, used by the Germans to encrypt messages sent to their submarines.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-07
Top Cast
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Dougray Scott
Tom Jericho
Kate Winslet
Hester Wallace
Saffron Burrows
Claire Romilly
Jeremy Northam
Mr. Wigram
Nikolaj Coster-Waldau
Puck
Tom Hollander
Logie
Donald Sumpter
Leveret
Matthew Macfadyen
Cave
Richard Leaf
Baxter
Bohdan Poraj
Pinker
Paul Rattray
Kingcome
Tom Fisher
Upjohn
Robert Pugh
Skynner
Corin Redgrave
Admiral Trowbridge
Nicholas Rowe
Villiers
Angus MacInnes
Commander Hammerbeck
Michael Troughton
Mr. Mermagen
Edward Hardwicke
Heaviside
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 22, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 3, 2020
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Stoppard
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- Enigma
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- Senator Film, Meespierson Film CV, Intermedia Films, Jagged Films, Broadway Video
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Apted
Tom Stoppard, Robert Harris
John Barry
Seamus McGarvey, Trevor Coop, Baz Irvine, Alan Stewart
Rick Shaine
Mick Jagger, Lorne Michaels, David Brown, Guy East, Thomas Garvin
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Apted
Director
Mick Jagger
Producer
Lorne Michaels
Producer
Tom Stoppard
Screenplay
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Rick Shaine
Editor
Seamus McGarvey
Director of Photography
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
John Beard
Production Design
Nick Powell
Stunt Coordinator
David Brown
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Enigma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Enigma about?
The story of the WWII project to crack the code behind the Enigma machine, used by the Germans to encrypt messages sent to their submarines.
Who directed Enigma?
Enigma was directed by Michael Apted.
Who stars in Enigma?
The principal cast of Enigma includes Dougray Scott, Kate Winslet, Saffron Burrows, Jeremy Northam, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau.
When was Enigma released and how long is it?
Enigma was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
How much did Enigma make at the box office?
Enigma grossed $15.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Enigma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Enigma was composed by John Barry.
Is Enigma based on a book or true story?
Enigma is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Robert Harris".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Enigma?
Enigma holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).