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The Machine

2013·Movie
1h 32min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes79%46%
IMDb6.0Metacritic526.8Rotten Tomatoes79%46%

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Technology, the future, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout sound design

  • Sound Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

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About

They rise. We fall.

Already deep into a second Cold War, Britain’s Ministry of Defense seeks a game-changing weapon. Programmer Vincent McCarthy unwittingly provides an answer in The Machine, a super-strong human cyborg. When a programming bug causes the prototype to decimate his lab, McCarthy takes his obsessive efforts underground, far away from inquisitive eyes.
Sci-Fi ThrillerCyborgs and AIDystopian FutureEthical DilemmasPsychological TensionTechnological WarfareHumanity vs. MachineDark and GrittySuspenseful Plot

Crew

Directed by:
Caradog W. James
Written by:
Caradog W. James
Produced by:
John Giwa-Amu, Josie Morgan, Manuel Puro
Composed by:
Tom Raybould

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Machine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Machine worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 52). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Machine rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Machine?

1 h 32 min

The Machine runs 1 h 32 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Machine?

Critics66
Audiences58

Not quite. Critics rate The Machine higher (66) than audiences (58). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Machine a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$314,131

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $314,131 worldwide, 21% of its budget.

What language is The Machine in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Machine?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Machine in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Machine use?

Instant ExpertGovernment ConspiracyVirtual GhostDid They or Didn't They?Blood-Splattered InnocentsBadass AdorableRobot GirlGlowing Mechanical EyesNever Given a NameJust a MachineRobo RomanceA.I. Is a Crapshootand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Machine, including Instant Expert, Government Conspiracy, Virtual Ghost.