Identity
“The secret lies within.”
Synopsis
Complete strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a raging storm soon find themselves the target of a deranged murderer. As their numbers thin out, the travelers begin to turn on each other, as each tries to figure out who the killer is.
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Original TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-07
Top Cast
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John Cusack
Ed
Ray Liotta
Rhodes
Amanda Peet
Paris
John Hawkes
Larry
Alfred Molina
Doctor
Clea DuVall
Ginny
John C. McGinley
George
William Lee Scott
Lou
Jake Busey
Robert Maine
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Malcolm Rivers
Rebecca De Mornay
Caroline Suzanne
Carmen Argenziano
Defense Lawyer
Marshall Bell
District Attorney
Leila Kenzle
Alice
Matt Letscher
Assistant District Attorney
Bret Loehr
Timmy York
Holmes Osborne
Judge
Frederick Coffin
Detective Varole
Release History & Theatrical Window
Filmquart Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 25, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 24, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$90.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.22x
+$62.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Mangold
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Cooney, Agatha Christie, James Mangold
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Identity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Budget
- $28M
- Worldwide Gross
- $90.3M
- Production Studios
- Konrad Pictures, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Mangold
Michael Cooney, Agatha Christie, James Mangold
Alan Silvestri
Phedon Papamichael
David Brenner
Stuart M. Besser, Cathy Konrad
Department Leadership Roster
James Mangold
Director
Cathy Konrad
Producer
David Brenner
Editor
Arianne Phillips
Costume Design
Phedon Papamichael
Director of Photography
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Robert Stromberg
Visual Effects Supervisor
Michael Cooney
Writer
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Rick Avery
Stunt Coordinator
James Mangold
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Identity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Identity about?
Complete strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a raging storm soon find themselves the target of a deranged murderer. As their numbers thin out, the travelers begin to turn on each other, as each tries to figure out who the killer is.
Who directed Identity?
Identity was directed by James Mangold.
Who stars in Identity?
The principal cast of Identity includes John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, John Hawkes, Alfred Molina.
When was Identity released and how long is it?
Identity was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What was the box office and production budget of Identity?
Identity had a reported production budget of $28M and grossed $90.3M at the worldwide box office (3.22 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Identity?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Identity was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Identity?
Identity holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).