Automata
2014 · Movie · R · 110 min · ★ 5.9 · 34% critics
In a rain-scarce, post-apocalyptic world, an investigator for a robotics company probes a case of tampered robots. What he uncovers could change the future of humanity, as questions about robot rules, evolution, and control start to spiral beyond expectation.
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Details
- Original title
- Autómata
- Years
- 2014
- Release date
- 2014-10-09
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 34/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (1,800 votes)
About
If you want a dark, philosophical AI mystery with a brooding detective vibe, Automata can be a fit; Not for you if you need a tightly explained, consistently satisfying story, or if you prefer faster action like The Matrix Reloaded or ARQ.
Pros: evocative dystopian atmosphere; thought-provoking AI themes; strong lead performance | Cons: slow, uneven pacing; bland or confusing writing; plot holes reported
Themes
- future
- artificial intelligence (a.i.)
- hitman
- dystopia
- robot
- ecology
- desert
- 2040s
Cast & crew
Antonio Banderas
as Jacq Vaucan
Melanie Griffith
as Dr. Susan Dupré / Cleo (voice)
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen
as Rachel Vaucan
Dylan McDermott
as Wallace
Robert Forster
as Robert Bold
Tim McInnerny
as Vernon Conway
Andy Nyman
as Ellis
David Ryall
as Dominic Hawk
Geraldine Somerville
as Samantha
Andrew Tiernan
as Manager
Directed by Gabe Ibáñez