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2020 | 109 min | Science Fiction, Drama, Thriller

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. 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 Ex Machina or Blade Runner, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense and unsettling.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated R: meant for adults.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    77% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsWeak

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $243K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 108K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Gavin Rothery

  • Theo JamesGeorge Almore
  • Stacy MartinJules Almore / J3 / J2 (voice)
  • Rhona MitraSimone
  • Peter FerdinandoTagg
  • Lia WilliamsHouse (voice)
  • Toby JonesVincent Sinclair
  • Richard GloverMelvin
  • Hans PetersonElson
  • Hadisha SovetovaWaitress
  • Imre CsókAndroid