Surrogates (2009)
A gritty cop investigates robotic murders, forcing him into a suspenseful world beyond his isolated home.
Set in a futuristic world where humans live in isolation and interact through surrogate robots, a cop is forced to leave his home for the first time in years in order to investigate the murders of others' surrogates.
How intense is Surrogates?
Surrogates is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Surrogates feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Surrogates
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Surrogates for you?
Is Surrogates scary?
Only a little. Surrogates has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Surrogates gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Surrogates sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Surrogates OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Surrogates?
Surrogates runs 1h 29m.
Where can I stream Surrogates?
Surrogates is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Surrogates have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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