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Transcendence

2014Movie1 h 59 minPG-13

42

WeakGoodWatch score

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A tense, intriguing thriller movie about technology and the future.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Yesterday, Dr. Will Caster was only human...

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.

Feels like

Sci-Fi Thriller
AI Ethics
Technological Singularity
Philosophical Sci-Fi
Psychological Drama
Dystopian Themes
Humanity vs. Technology
Thought-Provoking
Intriguing Plot
Mind-Bending Concepts

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Directed by: Wally Pfister
Written by: Jack Paglen
Produced by: David Valdes, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove
Music by: Mychael Danna

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April 16, 2014 · 1 h 59 min · PG-13

Released: April 16, 2014
Runtime: 1 h 59 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Budget: $100 million
Box office: $103 million
Available in: 59 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gun, Came Back Wrong, Trailers Always Lie +9

Chekhov's Gun
Came Back Wrong
Trailers Always Lie
The Magic Goes Away
Meaningful Name
Foregone Conclusion
Title Drop
Establishing Character Moment
Signs of Disrepair
Poisoned Weapons
Godhood Seeker
Magic from Technology

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream Transcendence?"

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Where can I stream Transcendence?

In the United States, Transcendence streams on Howdy, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 27 other countries.

Is Transcendence worth watching?

42

WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 19%, and Metacritic 42). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (31).

Is Transcendence okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does Transcendence use?

Chekhov's GunCame Back WrongTrailers Always LieThe Magic Goes AwayMeaningful NameForegone ConclusionTitle DropEstablishing Character MomentSigns of DisrepairPoisoned WeaponsGodhood SeekerMagic from Technologyand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gun, Came Back Wrong, and Trailers Always Lie.