Identity Thief Timeline ( Real )

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February 8, 2013

Release of Identity Thief Movie

The comedy film 'Identity Thief' starring Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy was released in theaters.

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May 1, 2012

Start of Principal Photography for Identity Thief

Filming of 'Identity Thief' began, marking the start of the movie's production phase.

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July 15, 2012

End of Principal Photography for Identity Thief

Completion of the main filming phase of 'Identity Thief'.

Identity Thief Timeline ( Fictional )

background
Early 2010s

Sandy Patterson's Life Before Theft

Sandy Patterson is an ordinary man living in Denver with a stable job and family life.

crime
2010

Sandy's Identity Theft

Sandy discovers that his identity has been stolen by a woman named Diana.

crime
2010

Diana Uses Sandy's Identity for Fraud

Diana uses Sandy's personal information to commit credit card fraud and other scams.

journey
2011

Sandy Travels to Florida to Confront Diana

Frustrated with the damage to his credit, Sandy travels to Florida in pursuit of Diana to resolve the issue.

confrontation
2011

Sandy Catches Up with Diana in Florida

Sandy finds Diana but she denies wrongdoing and flees, leading to a chase.

adventure
2011

Diana and Sandy Are Forced to Travel Together

Circumstances force Diana and Sandy to embark on a road trip together as they evade the law and other threats.

conflict
2011

They Face Various Challenges on the Road

Sandy and Diana confront numerous obstacles including confrontations with criminals and corrupt officials.

character development
2011

Sandy and Diana Develop an Unlikely Friendship

Through their journey, Sandy and Diana develop mutual understanding and friendship.

resolution
Late 2011

Resolution and Identity Restoration

Diana agrees to clear Sandy's name and they resolve the identity theft issue legally and personally.