A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

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A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

PG-13

Released Jun 29, 2001

2h 25m

Sci-Fi

Fantasy

Drama

Adventure

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A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, David (Haley Joel Osment) is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) and his wife (Frances O'Connor). Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David. Without final acceptance by humans or machines, David embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs, uncovering a world in which the line between robot and machine is both vast and profoundly thin.

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Critics Consensus

A curious, not always seamless, amalgamation of Kubrick's chilly bleakness and Spielberg's warm-hearted optimism, A.I. is, in a word, fascinating.

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Wendy Ide

The Times (UK)

Spielberg’s future world is densely detailed and, although the film is tonally inconsistent, this remains one of the director’s most interesting and underrated works.

Jul 3, 2023

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William Goss

Film.com

A confined domestic drama, a considerable morality tale, a fleeting futuristic noir, a persecution parable, an on-the-nose fairy tale adventure... and then it keeps going.

Apr 21, 2011

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Provocative movie suitable for teens.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 2, 2010

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Michael D. Reid

Victoria Times Colonist (B.C., Canada)

Steven Spielberg has managed the seemingly impossible: a harmonious marriage of his own brand of glowing optimism and the cynical, alienating style of the late Stanley Kubrick.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 30, 2024

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Dan DiNicola

The Daily Gazette (Schenectady, NY)

A movie with magical moments and force but lacking in sustained narrative power.

Rated: B

Apr 30, 2024

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Sarah Cortinaz

InSession Film

A.I. isn't without a few hiccups, but in my opinion, is severely underrated when it comes to Spielberg's credits as a director.

Rated: A-

Apr 23, 2024

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Kevin M.

Ambitious and speaks to the fragile connections of mere mortals. And asks the question (in a very limited way) what is eternal love? The visuals are fantastic and the characters juxtapose fragile, messy human lives and programmed straight ahead lives all with a delicious out of this world twist that mythologizes humanity.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/20/25

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Devin B

Very confusing plot throughout the movie but the special effects are worth watching this at least once.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/27/25

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Mikey B

Directed by two of the greatest directors, the film is so ambitious, but never seems to be able to hit the target. Worth a watch just to see the potential.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/07/25

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Jerod S

David, AI made to bond and possibly even dream, journeys through basically 3 different movies in one. It's so inconsistent it's almost good.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

05/26/25

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Drew F

Very well directed and acted. Maybe with all the new A.I movies out now this one lacked a bit of punch in the story department.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/24/25

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Frans B

Two masters created a masterpiece, fitting yes? Absolute standard imo of this genre. Watched it many many times and each time it gets more under my skin. Simply superb on all grounds related to movie making. The ending is one of thé best ever

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Synopsis

A robotic boy, the first programmed to love, David (Haley Joel Osment) is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee (Sam Robards) and his wife (Frances O'Connor). Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David. Without final acceptance by humans or machines, David embarks on a journey to discover where he truly belongs, uncovering a world in which the line between robot and machine is both vast and profoundly thin.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Producer: Kathleen Kennedy, Bonnie Curtis, Steven Spielberg
Screenwriter: Ian Watson, Brian Aldiss, Steven Spielberg
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Stanley Kubrick Productions, DreamWorks SKG, Amblin Entertainment, Warner Brothers
Rating: PG-13 (Violent Images|Some Sexual Content)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 29, 2001, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 26, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $78.6M
Runtime: 2h 25m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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