Impostors (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1979, Impostors is a comedy film directed by Mark Rappaport, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. One of Mark Rappaport's later narratives (which won the Gold Hugo for Best First Feature at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1979), Impostors is an off-kilter comedy/mystery focused on two magicians trying to find Egyptian jewels, their promiscuous assistant, and a man who loves the assistant.
Who’s in it. Impostors stars Peter Evans as Peter, Ellen McElduff as Tina, Charles Ludlam as Chuckie and Michael Burg as Mikey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Impostors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Impostors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Impostors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Impostors (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Impostors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Impostors worth watching?
- Impostors holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Impostors?
- Impostors stars Peter Evans, Ellen McElduff, Charles Ludlam, Michael Burg and Lina Todd.
- When was Impostors released?
- Impostors was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.