The Pod Generation

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The Pod Generation

PG-13

Released Aug 11, 2023

1h 49m

Romance

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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In a not-so-distant future, AI is all the rage and nature is becoming a distant memory. Tech giant Pegasus offers couples the opportunity to share pregnancy on a more equal footing via detachable artificial wombs, or pods. But at what cost? Rachel and Alvy, a New York couple, are ready to take their relationship to the next level and start a family. Rachel's work gives them a chance to fast-track to the top of the Pegasus waiting list. But Alvy, a botanist and devoted purist has doubts. Nonetheless, his love for Rachel prompts him to take a leap of faith. And so begins the wild ride to parenthood in this brave new world with all its twists, turns, and bumps along the way.

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With its roundabout script undermining solid performances from Emilia Clarke and Chiwetel Ejiofor, The Pod Generation stimulates the mind but not much else.

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Tasha Robinson

Polygon

The material they’re [Clarke and Ejiofor] given is often slim and simple, but they lean into it with everything they can offer, and find the relatability in characters who feel more like symbols than like people.

Sep 13, 2023

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

The movie’s core is as inert as an uncharged iPhone, taking most of the sting out of its cautionary satire.

Aug 14, 2023

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Peyton Robinson

RogerEbert.com

An opaque expression of an overly simple thesis.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 11, 2023

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Jeffrey M. Anderson

Common Sense Media

Crepe-thin and perhaps a little too long, this sci-fi movie ultimately makes the cut thanks to its strong performances and a visual scheme that subtly clashes between the organic and the inorganic.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 24, 2025

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Michael Cook

Geek Vibes Nation

It’s funny, heartwarming, and most of all – human.

Rated: 8.5/10

Jul 17, 2025

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

With its binary gender roles and its participation in the backwards stereotype that empowering women emasculates men, it’s quite a conservative movie.

Nov 7, 2024

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Google

Surprising, witty with a good sense of humour

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/22/23

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Jay

The premise was interesting but after about an hour into the film you're just ready for it to end. Not a bad movie but also not a great movie either. Wait for it to hit streaming.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

08/19/23

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K M

I loved this movie! Not sure why so many people have such issues with it. It’s not meant to be scientific or serious, it’s lighthearted and fun. I enjoyed it from start to finish, and would watch it again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/21/25

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Jimmson J

Original and thought-provoking, watch it!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/17/25

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Shelagh F

It took me three attempts to get through this film. I really should have given up after the first and saved myself the time and effort. A truly awful film. Loved the concept but the writing just didn't live up to the idea. Not the fault if the actors who did their best.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

08/08/25

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Spencer P

For a movie that imagines the future of childbirth, there somehow slipped in so many eyeball cameras, you'd think the set designer thought they were working on "1984"! In all seriousness though, as admirable the case may be for the film opening a unique corner of grounded tech, it doesn't explore nearly as much possible applications for it that it should.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/03/25

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In a not-so-distant future, AI is all the rage and nature is becoming a distant memory. Tech giant Pegasus offers couples the opportunity to share pregnancy on a more equal footing via detachable artificial wombs, or pods. But at what cost? Rachel and Alvy, a New York couple, are ready to take their relationship to the next level and start a family. Rachel's work gives them a chance to fast-track to the top of the Pegasus waiting list. But Alvy, a botanist and devoted purist has doubts. Nonetheless, his love for Rachel prompts him to take a leap of faith. And so begins the wild ride to parenthood in this brave new world with all its twists, turns, and bumps along the way.

Director: Sophie Barthes
Producer: Nadia Khamlichi, Genevieve Lemal, Martin Metz, Yann Zenou
Screenwriter: Sophie Barthes
Distributor: Vertical / Roadside Attractions
Production Co: Scope Pictures, Quad
Rating: PG-13 (Suggestive Material|Partial Nudity|Brief Strong Language)
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 11, 2023, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 29, 2023
Runtime: 1h 49m

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