---
title: "Incognito"
year: 1997
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/incognito-1997"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45928
imdb_id: "tt0119365"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 108
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 69
content_rating: "R"
---

# Incognito (1997) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/incognito-1997

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Incognito is a 1997 American crime thriller film directed by John Badham and written by Jordan Katz. The story follows Harry Donovan, a talented art forger who paints a fake Rembrandt for five hundred thousand dollars, while facing pressure from his dying father to paint original works, and becomes romantically involved with Marieke, an arts expert who turns out to be working for his clients to check his counterfeit painting.

The film stars Jason Patric and Irene Jacob, blending genres of crime, thriller, romance, and drama. Released with an R rating and a runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes, it explores themes of deception, art, and professional risk.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An art forger paints a fake Rembrandt and unknowingly romances an expert hired to authenticate it."

### Why Watch
- It stars Jason Patric and Irene Jacob under the direction of John Badham.
- The plot centers on a high-stakes art forgery and a complicated romantic entanglement.
- It combines elements of crime, thriller, romance, and drama across a one hour and forty-eight minute runtime.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers looking for explicit streaming platform availability or runtime binge details will not find those facts in the provided text.
- Tone & Suitability: The film features a crime, thriller, romance, and drama tone with a theatrical runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes and carries an R rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #art-forgery, #crime-thriller, #paris-romance, #deception, #rembrandt, #master-of-deception

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: John Badham
- **Networks / Studios**: Morgan Creek Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jason Patric** as *Harry Donovan*
- **Irène Jacob** as *Prof. Marieke van den Broeck*
- **Ian Richardson** as *Turley (prosecutor)*
- **Rod Steiger** as *Milton A. Donovan*
- **Thomas Lockyer** as *Alastair Davies*
- **Simon Chandler** as *Iain Ill*
- **Pip Torrens** as *White (Defense)*
- **Michael Cochrane** as *Detective Inspector Deeks*
- **Togo Igawa** as *Thomas Agachi*
- **Joseph Blatchley** as *Professor Scheerding*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Incognito (1997)?
The provided sources do not list specific streaming platforms or availability details for the film.

### Q: Is Incognito (1997) worth watching?
It features a notable cast including Jason Patric and Irene Jacob and tells the story of an art forger trapped in a web of deception involving a fake Rembrandt.

### Q: What is the runtime or binge duration of Incognito?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and forty-eight minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes or viewing structure?
Incognito is a feature film rather than a television series, so it does not consist of episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Incognito — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45928)
- [Incognito (1997) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0119365/fullcredits/)
- [Incognito (1997 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Incognito_(1997_film))
- [Incognito (1997) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45928-incognito/cast)
- [Incognito (1997) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/incognito-1997/credits)

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