The Identical (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2014, The Identical is a drama and music film directed by Dustin Marcellino, running about 107 minutes. “If He is in your dream, nothing can stand against them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During the Great Depression, identical twins are separated at birth. One, Drexel Hemsley becomes a wildly successful '50s rock star, while the other, Ryan Wade, struggles to balance his passion for music and pleasing his parents, who want him to become a preacher. Finally, Ryan rebels against his parents' wishes and launches his own music career -- performing the hits of Drexel Hemsley. Ryan later learns the truth about Drexel when their fates tragically collide.
Who’s in it. The Identical stars Ashley Judd as Louise Wade, Ray Liotta as Reece Wade, Amanda Crew as Helen Hemsley and Seth Green as Dino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Identical has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Identical page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Identical tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Identical (2014)?
- In US, The Identical is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Identical worth watching?
- The Identical holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Identical?
- The Identical stars Ashley Judd, Ray Liotta, Amanda Crew, Seth Green and Danny Woodburn.
- When was The Identical released?
- The Identical was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.