Transcendence
Seen it?2014 | 119 min | Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery
Monday Morning MaybeWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and sci-fi fans. If you loved Interstellar or A.I. Artificial Intelligence, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 59 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
19% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
1 win and 3 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$103 million worldwide on a $100 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wally Pfister
- Johnny DeppDr. Will Caster
- Rebecca HallEvelyn Caster
- Morgan FreemanJoseph Tagger
- Paul BettanyMax Waters
- Cillian MurphyAgent Donald Buchanan
- Kate MaraBree
- Cole HauserColonel Stevens
- Clifton Collins Jr.Martin
- Cory HardrictJoel Edmund
- Falk HentschelBob