Identity

2003, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 30m

171 Reviews 100,000+ Ratings

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Identity is a film that will divide audiences -- the twists of its plot will either impress or exasperate you. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

When a vicious storm breaks out in the Nevada desert, 10 people seek refuge in an isolated motel. At the same time, a serial killer (Pruitt Taylor Vince) under the care of psychiatrist Doctor Mallick (Alfred Molina) -- who has just found the killer's revealing journal -- awaits execution for murdering a group of motel guests. When the storm-stranded travelers realize they are being killed off one by one, limo driver Ed Dakota (John Cusack) bids to stay alive and reveal the murderer's identity.
  • Rating:
    R (Strong Violence|Language)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James Mangold
  • Producer:
    Cathy Konrad
  • Writer:
    James Mangold, Michael Cooney, Michael Cooney
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $51.5M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    Columbia Pictures
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

John Cusack
Ed
Ray Liotta
Rhodes
Amanda Peet
Paris
John Hawkes
Larry
Alfred Molina
Dr. Malick
John C. McGinley
George York
William Lee Scott
Lou
Jake Busey
Robert Maine
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Malcolm Rivers
Carmen Argenziano
Defense Lawyer
Marshall Bell
District Attorney
Leila Kenzle
Alice York
Matt Letscher
Assistant District Attorney
Bret Loehr
Timmy York
Holmes Osborne
Judge Taylor
James Mangold
Director
James Mangold
Screenwriter
Michael Cooney
Screenwriter
Michael Cooney
Writer
Cathy Konrad
Producer
Stuart M. Besser
Executive Producer
Phedon Papamichael
Cinematographer
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Critic Reviews for Identity

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Audience Reviews for Identity

  • Sep 05, 2013
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  • Aug 31, 2013
    The flick was moving at a really decent pace and once the weird shit started to happen, I honestly couldn't get where it was headed, which was excellent until it revealed the twist way too soon. By doing so, some scenes that unfolded would just get ridiculous under the new perspective and was just dragging the movie for too long, because the surprise was thrown out of the window way too son. Still, it is a pretty decent twist that I'm sure got everyone who saw it for the first time, it's just a shame that the reveal was lackluster, deeming the rest of the movie quite forgetable.
    Francisco G Super Reviewer
  • May 05, 2013
    I got a kick outta this zen twisting on A.Christie's"Ten Little Indians" that kept me suspensefully engaged ... until the mandatory final twist that was lame-o. Nonetheless good stuff until then.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • Dec 07, 2012
    A surprisingly good horror movie with a premise that appears clichéd at first, but ends up being more original than it seems. That isn't to say the movie is great or all that unique, but it has enough unexpected twists to at least separate it from other movies within the genre. Identity is a fun movie that is worth seeing to try to figure out the mystery, but also one that won't necessarily stick in your mind long after you watch it.
    Joey S Super Reviewer
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