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The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist

2026Movie1 h 45 minPG-13

Documentary
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Letterboxd3.1/5Metacritic656.6Rotten Tomatoes88%73%

A philosophical, intriguing documentary movie about technology and society.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Not for romance, brutality or laughs.

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Story

The future is not automatic.

A father-to-be tries to figure out what is happening with all this AI insanity, and explores the most powerful technology humanity has ever created... and what's at stake if we get it wrong.

Feels like

  • Documentary Exploration of AI
  • Techno-Philosophical Inquiry
  • Existential Risk Analysis
  • Human-AI Interface Study
  • Societal Impact Forecasting
  • Intellectual & Provocative
  • Contemporary Tech Critique
  • Futurist Perspective
  • Ethical Dilemmas
  • Informational Narrative

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Daniel Roher, Charlie Tyrell
Written by
Josef Beeby
Produced by
Daniel Kwan, Ted Tremper, Shane Boris
Music by
Marius de Vries, Matt Robertson

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Facts

March 27, 2026 · 1 h 45 min · PG-13

Released
March 27, 2026
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Netherlands
Available in
110 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist?"

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Where can I stream The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist?

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In the United States, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist streams on Netflix and Peacock. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 103 other countries.

Is The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.8, Letterboxd 3.1 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 65). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (67).

Is The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 7 for complexity.