The Automaton
Seen it?2019 | 22 min | Science Fiction, Western
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, 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 sci-fi fans.
- The mood
- Easygoing.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 22 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In 1897, a young widow returns to the family farm where she discovers her late husband's attempt at building a primitive sentient machine.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by W. Alex Reeves
- Nicole WylandMargaret Woodruff
- John EnnisOtto / Dr. Carl Woodruff (voice)
- Mindee de LaceyHelen Herring
- Jill RemezMrs. Cooper
- Bruno OliverPastor Evans