Robot Overlords
2014 · Movie · PG-13 · 90 min · ★ 4.8 · 54% critics
After robots from another galaxy conquer Earth, the remaining humans are forced to stay inside under constant surveillance, with deadly consequences for breaking curfew. When a small group finds a way to slip past the control system, they venture out to search for answers and spark a risky pushback.
Also known as La loi des robots · Supremasia Robot
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Details
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2015-01-29
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Critic score
- 54/100
- TMDB rating
- 4.8/10 (278 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a British, kid-focused sci‑fi adventure with a Doctor Who-like vibe and simple rebellion stakes; Not for you if you need deep world-building, sharp logic, or a consistently funny tone.
Pros: imaginative dystopian setup; decent effects for budget; kid-led adventure energy | Cons: thin story explanations; uneven tone; limited character depth
Themes
- invasion
- robot
Cast & crew
Ben Kingsley
as Robin Smythe
Gillian Anderson
as Kate
Callan McAuliffe
as Sean Flynn
Ella Hunt
as Alexandra
Milo Parker
as Connor
Geraldine James
as Monique
Steven Mackintosh
as Danny
Roy Hudd
as Morse Code Martin
Michael Stuart
as Michael
Mark Asante
as VC Member
Directed by Jon Wright