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Her

2013·Movie
2h 6min·R

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Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Deeply romantic and melancholic

  • Romance9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Cringe Humor1

World

Technology, the future, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout cinematography, score, and editing

  • Cinematography9
  • Music Composition9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

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.
Sci-Fi RomanceMelancholicThought-ProvokingAI & ConsciousnessIntimate DramaVisually AtmosphericPhilosophical DialogueNear-Future SettingCharacter-Driven

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Her

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Her legally?

Her is included with a subscription to Apple TV in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Her worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 87/100 (IMDb 7.9, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Her rated?

R

It's rated R in the United States.

How long is Her?

2 h 6 min

Her runs 2 h 6 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Her?

Critics93
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate Her higher (93) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Her a box office hit?

Budget$23 million
Box office$47 million

Yes. It cost about $23 million to make and earned $47 million worldwide, 2.1 times its budget.

What language is Her in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Her?

109AEAGALAOARATAUBABBBEBGBOBRBS+95

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Her in 109 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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 storytelling tropes for Her, including Fictional Video Game, Broken Bird, Irony.