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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 (LAist)

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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Nadya Martinez

Big Gold Belt Media

A tantalizing beautiful cinematic display that takes a different approach and stance to the kinship of AI. John David Washington gives a solid performance as Joshua and has a strong connection with Voyles as Alfie who makes a very impressive film debut.

Rated: 7/10

Jan 29, 2025

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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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LERON C

A unique and engaging story that blends cyberpunk with the fear of imperialism, and some aspects of techno religion. the movie is a feast in visual design, sound design, and cinematography that makes it stand out amongst many films today. the film itself reminds me of many of the late 90s science fiction films that would get the opportunity to be released in theaters and really push the envelope like the 13th floor, Dark City and more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/10/25

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K

Love the lead actor, the production was awesome, but the storyline was meh

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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daisy hoss

Such a good movie made me and my boyfriend cry

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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shaiders

Appreciate the attempt at something meaningful but it left something that made me want more.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/24/25

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G W

should have been so much better. bad execution of a great idea/concept. could have been one of the greatest sci-fi of recent sci-fi.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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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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Joshua

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Harun

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Madeleine Yuna Voyles

Alphie

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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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