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I Am Mother

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A teenage girl is raised by a robot designed to repopulate Earth. Their bond is tested when a stranger arrives with alarming news.
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Suspenseful, well-acted, and intelligent, I Am Mother is an ambitious sci-fi story that largely achieves its impressive aims.

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Noëlle D. Lilley Chicago Reader Australian filmmaker Grant Sputore's direction keeps viewers on their toes, and we never quite know who to trust. Feb 21, 2020 Full Review Noel Murray Los Angeles Times It's an exciting film to watch, but an even better one to think about after - preferably in the company of a real, physically present person. Jun 20, 2019 Full Review Karl Quinn The Age (Australia) It's rich material, handled brilliantly by first-time feature director Grant Sputore, a West Australian, working from an intelligently wrought screenplay from American Michael Lloyd-Green. Jun 20, 2019 Full Review Aaron Charles InSession Film Rugaard has to be able to play the naiveté of a child while also underscoring the fact that this particular child has been uncommonly trained and is quite knowledgeable and resourceful. She handles it well... Rated: B May 10, 2024 Full Review Serena Seghedoni Loud and Clear Reviews an unsettling, perfectly engineered sci-fi thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. Rated: 4.5/5 Sep 17, 2023 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews It gets over as a dystopian allegory. Rated: B Aug 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tanaputz J Not enough oomph for 5 stars but definitely a solid 4. Had to think as the story progressed, which it does, but kind of out of balance. It finally gets to where it needs to go yet not in the commercial crowd pleaser format. It works. 👍 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Kyle M Besides exceptional efforts from the cast within impressive production essences, this sci-fi thriller suggests a unique apocalyptic scenario amid a solid worldbuilding practicing ambiguity with artificially converted motherhood at its core, wondering in conflicting suspense alongside the nurtured protagonist who delivers fresh remarks whilst weighing maternal responsibilities as the final turn’s decisive twist. (B+) Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Jim D Enough plot twists to remain interesting, but there doesn't seem to be an overarching moral of the story. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Tex S You think you understand what's going on. Things change. You get a grip on the new direction. You're wrong, and the direction flips. Just as you're getting used to the new plot direction, you pull your legs up on the couch and start saying, "No, don't do it! DON'T DO IT!" I Am Mother is probably the best movie I've seen since Dances with Wolves and I cannot sing it's praises enough. Excellent story. Excellent premise. Excellent characters. Absolute win. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/14/25 Full Review Obi-wan K Not bad Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/25 Full Review Soraia E amazing movie and a must-watch! makes you think if humanity will reach this point Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/31/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Grant Sputore

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Hilary Swank

Woman

Clara Rugaard

Daughter

Rose Byrne

Mother

Tahlia Sturzaker

Child

Jacob Nolan

Brother

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Movie Info

Synopsis A teenage girl is raised by a robot designed to repopulate Earth. Their bond is tested when a stranger arrives with alarming news.
Director
Grant Sputore
Producer
Kelvin Munro, Timothy White
Screenwriter
Michael Lloyd Green
Production Co
Rhea Films, The Penguin Empire, Southern Light Films
Genre
Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 7, 2019
Runtime
1h 55m
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