The Creator

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The Creator

PG-13

Released Sep 29, 2023

2h 13m

Sci-Fi

Action

Adventure

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From writer/director Gareth Edwards ("Rogue One," "Godzilla") comes an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (John David Washington, "Tenet"), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Gemma Chan, "Eternals"), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war... and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory... only to discover the world-ending weapon he's been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child (newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles).

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Critics Consensus

Visually stunning and packed with spectacular set pieces, The Creator serves up timely, well-acted sci-fi that satisfies in the moment even if it lacks substance.

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Audience Says

Excellent performances and fantastic visual effects make The Creator an entertaining watch -- and the questions raised by its thought-provoking story will stay with you after the closing credits roll.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

The Creator is a visually lush, well performed, futuristic drama wrapped around a lovey story.

Jun 24, 2024

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Claudia Puig

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

I liked aspects of it, mostly the visuals... It's just too bad the story was derivative and seemed to crib from so many other sci-fi epics.

Oct 21, 2023

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Chris Hewitt

Minneapolis Star Tribune

The main question about "The Creator" is: How has a movie this good and this big arrived in theaters with so little fanfare?

Rated: 3.5/4

Oct 6, 2023

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Francesca Steele

iNews.co.uk

A proper “cinema” film with effects that feel grounded and a big human heart.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 11, 2024

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Christopher Connor

Loud and Clear Reviews

An ambitious, timely Sci-Fi epic that packs a punch; a visually stunning triumph that captivates the audience throughout.

Oct 1, 2024

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Joshua Ryan

FandomWire

The Creator stands on its own through the fantastic performances of its cast, the beautiful cinematography and Edwards’ clear understanding of what makes for an engrossing science-fiction epic.

Rated: 8/10

Jul 28, 2024

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Brian Dashner

Great example of not needing hundreds of millions of dollars to make an immersive sci-fi.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/24

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Hunter

Definitely great for what it is, but as someone not usually into sci fi disaster films, this may not be a film I wanna revisit

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/22/24

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Joel

this movie was really good and the visuals were fantastic

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/25/24

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ERIC S

It puts me in the mindset of The Matrix meets The Golden Child. I just so happen to love both movies. Anyone who loves sci fi should see this---plenty of thrills through out the film.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/04/24

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Christopher T

It was a movie with interesting ideas that were not fully developed, and good performances were overshadowed by overly predictable tropes that, in the end, made it mostly forgettable. Not a bad movie, but somewhat disappointing.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/28/23

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Paul T

FLAWLESS MOVIE!! 🔥🔥🔥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/23

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Joshua

Gemma Chan

Maya

Ken Watanabe

Harun

Sturgill Simpson

Drew

Madeleine Yuna Voyles

Alphie

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The Creator: Extended Preview

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The Creator: Exclusive Movie Clip - They've Come For Me

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The Creator: - Protection

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Synopsis

From writer/director Gareth Edwards ("Rogue One," "Godzilla") comes an epic sci-fi action thriller set amidst a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence. Joshua (John David Washington, "Tenet"), a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife (Gemma Chan, "Eternals"), is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war... and mankind itself. Joshua and his team of elite operatives journey across enemy lines, into the dark heart of AI-occupied territory... only to discover the world-ending weapon he's been instructed to destroy is an AI in the form of a young child (newcomer Madeleine Yuna Voyles).

Director: Gareth Edwards
Producer: Gareth Edwards, Kiri Hart, Jim Spencer, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter: Gareth Edwards, Chris Weitz
Distributor: 20th Century Studios
Production Co: Entertainment One, New Regency Productions, 20th Century Studios
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Some Bloody Images|Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 29, 2023, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 14, 2023
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.8M
Runtime: 2h 13m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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