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Her

2013Movie2 h 6 minR

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A deeply romantic, moving romance movie about technology and the future, with standout cinematography and direction.

Good for date night · friends night · comfort watch

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Not for brutality, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

A Spike Jonze love story.

In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.

Feels like

  • Near-Future Romance
  • AI Consciousness Exploration
  • Visual Warmth & Intimacy
  • Emotional Melancholy
  • Philosophical Sci-Fi
  • Intimate Dialogue-Driven
  • Loneliness and Connection
  • Stylized Futurism

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Spike Jonze
Written by
Spike Jonze

Everyone

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Facts

December 18, 2013 · 2 h 6 min · R

Released
December 18, 2013
Runtime
2 h 6 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Romance, Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$23 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
71 countries

Tropes

Fictional Video Game, Broken Bird, Irony +9

  • Fictional Video Game
  • Broken Bird
  • Irony
  • Sir Swears-a-Lot
  • Advertised Extra
  • Ascend to a Higher Plane of Existence
  • Robots Think Faster
  • Robosexual
  • Canada Does Not Exist
  • Computer Voice
  • Sex Equals Love
  • In Case You Forgot Who Wrote It

12 of 56 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Her?"

Questions about Her

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Her?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Her from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. It streams in 54 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Her worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (82).

Is Her good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Her plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Her use?

Fictional Video GameBroken BirdIronySir Swears-a-LotAdvertised ExtraAscend to a Higher Plane of ExistenceRobots Think FasterRobosexualCanada Does Not ExistComputer VoiceSex Equals LoveIn Case You Forgot Who Wrote Itand 44 more

TV Tropes lists 56 tropes for it, including Fictional Video Game, Broken Bird, and Irony.