Ex Machina (2015)
A young programmer uncovers unsettling truths while testing the sentience of a reclusive CEO's AI creation.
Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl.
How intense is Ex Machina?
Ex Machina is mildly scary, with light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated R.
What Ex Machina feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulcerebralbleaktense
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Ex Machina
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Is Ex Machina for you?
Is Ex Machina scary?
Only a little. Ex Machina has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Ex Machina gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Ex Machina sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Ex Machina OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Ex Machina?
Ex Machina runs 1h 48m.
Where can I stream Ex Machina?
Ex Machina is streaming on Hulu and The Roku Channel.
Does Ex Machina have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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