Imperium

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Imperium

R

2016

1h 48m

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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An idealistic FBI agent goes undercover to infiltrate a white supremacist group that's plotting an act of terror.

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Critics Consensus

The unsettling Imperium boasts troublingly timely themes and a talented cast led by Daniel Radcliffe as an undercover FBI agent infiltrating a ring of white supremacists.

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Peter Howell

Toronto Star

Sep 30, 2016

3/4

It seems unnervingly accurate for anxious times.

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Kate Taylor

Globe and Mail

Sep 30, 2016

2/4

As the baddies get nicer - or at least quieter - the plot slackens and Ragussis plods his way through a transparent three-act structure towards a less-than-thrilling denouement.

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Jim Slotek

Toronto Sun

Sep 29, 2016

3/5

In the end, Imperium is fairly gripping entertainment that overcomes its faults. It brings nothing new to the table. But chalk up another unlikely win for Radcliffe.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Mar 18, 2025

3/4

A timely treatise that shines a harsh light on this nation’s deplorables and serves to remind discerning viewers that homegrown terrorism is no less a threat than the international brand.

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Apr 11, 2022

2/4

The film fails to engage because of its miscast leading man and its unsuccessful attempts to elevate itself above a standard undercover cop yarn.

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Victoria Luxford

City AM

Feb 18, 2022

3/5

Imperium feels like a vehicle for Radcliffes range, an uncomfortable and competent drama thats most memorable for showing a very different side to its star.

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Young S.

@YoungStevie Jun 10, 2026

The San Bernardino attacks happened just a year before this film. And we’ve had dozens of similar attacks since then, just in the US. Yet the film deliberately ignores that and instead plays pretend. Unfortunately, it’s become too common. And yet, 10 years on there is an odd resonance in some of the messaging, but just not the way the filmmaker intended. And who thought it was a good idea for the lead FBI agent to chew her gum so obnoxiously in every scene??

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Mike S.

@vintagedeals207 Feb 14, 2026

Enjoyed very much so!

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Michael K

@iamlucid108 Dec 5, 2025

feels a bit superficial story wise, but great insights into the scene and solid play from Daniel Radcliffe

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Stoner J

@Stoner Nov 30, 2025

Puny Radcliffe isn’t believable as an American, an FBI agent, or a neo-nazi, besides that bad casting, it’s a pretty enthralling crime thriller with a good ending.

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Fake N

@RT85551205 Jul 22, 2025

This to me feels like the definition of "movie" not because it's good it's an alright film the definition of a 5/10, a middle of the road film. This is the type of film that isn't anyone's favourite but they mention it as a film they have watched.

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James M

@Jameseire Dec 29, 2024

Great performance by Radcliffe. Could have done with a bit more spice but overall a good watch

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Synopsis

An idealistic FBI agent goes undercover to infiltrate a white supremacist group that's plotting an act of terror.

Director: Daniel Ragussis
Producer: Ty Walker, Simon Taufique, Dennis Lee, Daniel Ragussis
Screenwriter: Daniel Ragussis
Distributor: Lionsgate Premiere
Production Co: Grindstone Entertainment Group
Rating: R (Language Throughout)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 19, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 6, 2016
Runtime: 1h 48m

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