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AlphaGo

2017 · Movie · G · 90 min

7.6(161)unSUB Rating

Documentary

An elite Go champion faces a rapidly improving AI in a high-stakes match that captures worldwide attention. Following the researchers and players behind the showdown, the film explores pressure, pride, and shifting perceptions as people grapple with what machine intelligence could mean for the future.

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Details
Years
2017
Release date
2017-09-29
Language
English
Rated
G
Runtime
90 min
TMDB rating (input)
7.7/10 (161 votes)
About

If you enjoy real-world competitions, big ideas about AI, and emotional sports-like tension, this is a strong pick, especially alongside The Thinking Game; Not for you if you want deep technical explanations or dislike commentary-heavy documentaries.

Pros: gripping match tension; strong human emotions; accessible for newcomers | Cons: light on AI details; too many talking heads; some threads feel unfinished

Themes

  • artificial intelligence (a.i.)
  • go
  • google
  • computer technology
  • weiqi

Awards & recognition

  • IFFR audience award · 2018 · nominated

Cast & crew

  • Lee Se-dol

    Lee Se-dol

    as Himself

  • Demis Hassabis

    Demis Hassabis

    as Himself

  • David Silver

    David Silver

    as Himself

  • Aja Huang

    Aja Huang

    as Himself

  • Fan Hui

    Fan Hui

    as Himself

  • Frank Lantz

    Frank Lantz

    as Himself

  • Cade Metz

    Cade Metz

    as Himself

  • Martin Rees

    Martin Rees

    as Himself

  • ML

    Maddy Leach

    as Herself

  • NH

    Nam Chi Hyung

    as Herself

Directed by Greg Kohs