Ex Machina

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Ex Machina

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Released Apr 24, 2015

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Ex Machina leans heavier on ideas than effects, but it's still a visually polished piece of work -- and an uncommonly engaging sci-fi feature.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

...the brilliance of the film is the way we become Garland’s Turing Test subjects.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 5, 2024

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Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

I enjoyed watching the small cast of characters conspire with and against one another within the confines of a chillingly beautiful and remote techno-bunker.

Jan 27, 2021

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

A crackling good entertainment, a brainy science fiction picture executed in a clean, concise style, with a narrative as logical as it is unpredictable.

May 28, 2016

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Joseph Tomastik

Loud and Clear Reviews

It not only takes place right on that blurred line between human and AI, but also portrays the exact point where it’s finally crossed.

Rated: 5/5

Oct 6, 2024

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Ex Machina is one of the more brilliant artificial intelligence movies I've seen in quite some time.

Aug 2, 2024

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Brendan Cassidy

InSession Film

I’ve seen Ex Machina four times now, and every time it felt like a completely different movie. Alex Garland has created a new favorite of mine in the sci-fi genre...

Aug 2, 2024

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Matt

Al. Robots. Need I say more? Absolutely loved seeing this in IMAX Laser. Fully packed auditorium.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/28/24

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Fabian V

A friend recommended it to me due to the appearance of a Jackson Pollock painting and the process of flow in art. It is a very interesting plot, specially coming from a time where AI was still far from what today has come to be, at least in social media. Made me thought profoundly if I was a sort of AI made by the universe. I think the director nailed the atmosphere. Really good, I could say other things but I did enjoy it so I hope you evaluate it on your own! It will make you think and the places and architecture are really good!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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Audience Member

A good movie. I expected a more boring and tasteless plot and dialogues but it actually keeps you engaged while unraveling philosophical dilemmas.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/18/25

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André Ferreira F

Filme brilhante que levanta ótimas questões sobre liberdade, livre-arbítrio, IA, etc... Possui efeitos visuais maravilhosos e um grupo de atores que consegue entregar atuações sólidas e concisas. Entre os poucos defeitos do filme estão talvez a demasiada série de reviravoltas no final (dentro do filme funciona, mas por vezes custa um pouco a querer que tudo tenha corrido realmente assim tão "bem") que me provocam uma sensação mista de previsibilidade e falta de crença, mas não num sentido tão pejorativo como possa parecer. (avaliação: 8.5/10)

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/13/25

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Jon R

Oscar Issac was awesome Good Movie, I think the only problem was I felt like I anticipated the ending a little too soon. Otherwise good all around movie,

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/29/25

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Amber B

Very fun well crafted ride of sci-fi and suspense. Great acting all around. Damn near perfect movie.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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Synopsis

Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.

Director: Alex Garland
Producer: Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich
Screenwriter: Alex Garland
Distributor: A24
Production Co: DNA Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual References|Some Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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