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Enigma

  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Thriller
  • Romance
  • War
Confirmed2001-01-226.36.6Trakt

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.

Enigma is a 2001 mystery-thriller that dramatizes the real-world WWII effort to decrypt the German Enigma machine. The film follows the codebreakers racing against time to intercept enemy submarine communications, blending historical intrigue with romance and personal stakes amid the fog of war.

When does Enigma come out?

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Available in: Argentina · Austria · Bolivia · Brazil · Belarus · Switzerland · +24 more

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Theatrical release in United States

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In cinemas
2001-01-22

Wide release in United States · Rated R

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FAQ

Enigma — frequently asked

When was Enigma released?

Enigma was released on January 22, 2001.

What is Enigma about?

The film dramatizes the true story of the WWII project to crack the German Enigma code, which was used to encrypt messages sent to submarines. It follows the codebreakers and cryptanalysts tasked with breaking the cipher to gain a crucial military advantage.

What genre is Enigma?

Enigma is a mystery-drama-thriller with romantic elements, focusing on both the intellectual and human dimensions of wartime intelligence work.

Is Enigma based on a true story?

Yes, Enigma dramatizes the real historical effort during World War II to decrypt the German Enigma machine and its military communications.

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