Loading movie...
The Identical (2014)
Director: Dustin Marcellino
Cast: Blake Rayne, Ashley Judd, Ray Liotta, Amanda Crew
Runtime107 min
RatingPG
Your reaction:
Watchlist:
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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Identical (2014), directed by Dustin Marcellino, received mixed reviews from critics, who found the film's portrayal of the lives of identical twins separated at birth to be overly sentimental and predictable. The film did not receive any significant awards recognition. The film has a 14% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 5.5/10 rating on IMDb, indicating a lukewarm reception from audiences.
Why you might like this:
Fans of unique, character-driven dramas blended with musical elements will find much to appreciate in The Identical, the 2014 film directed by Dustin Marcellino. The compelling performances from stars like Blake Rayne and Ashley Judd bring an emotional depth to the story of twins separated at birth, each pursuing their passion for music in very different ways.
About
The Identical is a 2014 American musical drama film directed by Dustin Marcellino and written by Howard Klausner. The film was released theatrically in the United States on September 5, 2014. It was universally panned by both critics and audiences, and only grossed $2.8 million on a $16 million budget.
Read more on Wikipedia →