Operator

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Operator

Released Nov 8, 2016

1h 27m

Comedy

Drama

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A programmer and a budding comedian are happily married until they use each other in their work.

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Erik Childress

RogerEbert.com

Begins as a very funny comedy, but its two lead performances (including the best work of Whitman's career) carry the film to uncommon insight into how we relate, emote and will always need the spontaneity of the human experience.

Rated: 3/4

Feb 7, 2017

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

See it because it's uproarious and lyrical and (aha) human.

Nov 17, 2016

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John DeFore

Hollywood Reporter

Emotionally engrossing if not 100% persuasive in its last act, it balances techno-alienation and warmth in ways that will resonate with art-house audiences.

Nov 16, 2016

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Michael Roffman

Consequence

Operator is sleek, stylish, and downright honest.

Rated: B

Nov 16, 2016

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Smart and compelling analysis of self-medication in the age of digital manipulation.

Rated: B+

Nov 10, 2016

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Audience Member

I love how different it is... Funny, but heartbreaking! Touching, too! Martin Starr and Mae Whitman are incredible! It's a must-see!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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https://youtu.be/bS_Fj47-Dp4

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/17/23

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Audience Member

Loved it. Great performances, story and aesthetic. Emotion, visuals and characters brought me away. Recommanded

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Audience Member

This is a really clever movie that looks at both our relationship with technology and a crumbling marriage. Martin Starr and Mae Whitman are both really good as the leads.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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adam b

A nice little film that resembled Her but had its own unique twist that I thought was done well

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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I really wanted to like this movie. However, the lead actor was beyond awful. He appeared to be on valium throughout the film. It's a shame because I found the other actors to be so engaging.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Logan Kibens

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Martin Starr

Joe Larsen

Mae Whitman

Emily Klein

Nat Faxon

Gregg

Cameron Esposito

Chloe Johnston

Retta

Pauline "Roger" Rogers

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Synopsis

A programmer and a budding comedian are happily married until they use each other in their work.

Director: Logan Kibens
Producer: Logan Kibens, Aaron Cruze
Screenwriter: Logan Kibens, Sharon Greene
Distributor: The Orchard
Production Co: Cruze & Company
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 8, 2016, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 8, 2016
Runtime: 1h 27m

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