Transcendence (2014)
Computer scientists race toward digital immortality while an anti-technology group fights a bleak, cerebral future.
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
How intense is Transcendence?
Transcendence is mildly scary, with no 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 PG-13.
What Transcendence feels like
- Tone
- cerebralsuspensefulbleak
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Transcendence
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Is Transcendence for you?
Is Transcendence scary?
Only a little. Transcendence has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Transcendence gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Transcendence sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Transcendence OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Transcendence?
Transcendence runs 1h 59m.
Where can I stream Transcendence?
Transcendence is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex and Tubi.
Does Transcendence have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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