I Am Mother
Seen it?2019 | 113 min | Science Fiction, Thriller
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
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 The Creator or A.I. Artificial Intelligence, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A teenage girl is raised underground by a robot "Mother", designed to repopulate the earth following an extinction event. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$644K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 159K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Grant Sputore
- Clara RugaardDaughter
- Rose ByrneMother (voice)
- Hilary SwankWoman
- Luke HawkerMother
- Tahlia SturzakerChild
- Maddie LentonInfant
- Hazel SanderyToddler
- Summer LentonToddler
- Jacob NolanBrother
- Tracy BrittonTeacher (uncredited)