Automata

2014·Movie
1h 50min·R
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic606.2Rotten Tomatoes31%30%

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Automata fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Technology, the future, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

Your time is coming to an end – Ours is now beginning

Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.
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Crew

Directed by:
Guillermo Escribano, Stefania Velichkova, Gabe Ibáñez
Written by:
Gabe Ibáñez, Igor Legarreta, Javier Sánchez Donate
Produced by:
Antonio Banderas, Danny Lerner, Les Weldon
Composed by:
Gabriel Gutiérrez, Gabriel Gutiérrez, Iñaki Sánchez-Elvira

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Automata

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Automata legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

Automata is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Automata worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 60). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Automata rated?

RViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is Automata?

1 h 50 min

Automata runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Automata?

Critics46
Audiences51

Yes. Critics average 46 and audiences 51 out of 100, so both groups see Automata much the same way.

Was Automata a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$6 million

No. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 89% of its budget.

What language is Automata in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Bulgaria, Spain.

In how many countries can I watch Automata?

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

What tropes does Automata use?

Solar Flare DisasterFem BotDepopulation BombRobots Think FasterJust a MachineBizarre Alien PsychologyThe SingularityDamsel out of DistressMorality ChipRain of Something UnusualFlashbackMaternity Crisisand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Automata, including Solar Flare Disaster, Fem Bot, Depopulation Bomb.

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