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The Machine

2023·Movie
1h 52min·R
47
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic374.8Rotten Tomatoes31%82%
IMDb5.7Metacritic374.8Rotten Tomatoes31%82%

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The Machine fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Physical Comedy6

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

To be a hero, it takes a lot of gut.

Bert Kreischer faces a familial crisis and the arrival of his estranged father when the ghost of his booze-soaked past arrives: a murderous mobster hellbent on kidnapping Bert back to the motherland to atone for his crimes. Together, he and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self in the midst of a war between a sociopathic crime family while they attempt to find common ground.
Action ComedyFamilyCrimeSituational ComedyRaucousDark HumorFast-PacedEscapist

Crew

Directed by:
Peter Atencio
Written by:
Scotty Landes, Kevin Biegel
Produced by:
Bert Kreischer, Peter Atencio, Jonathan English
Composed by:
Joseph Trapanese, Dejan Čeko

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Machine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Machine legally?

HulufuboTVYouTube TV

The Machine is included with a subscription to Hulu, fuboTV, and YouTube 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 The Machine worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 31%, and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Machine rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is The Machine?

1 h 52 min

The Machine runs 1 h 52 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Machine?

Critics34
Audiences62

Not quite. Audiences rate The Machine higher (62) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Machine in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Machine?

130ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBG+116

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Machine in 130 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Machine use?

Break the CutieGovernment ConspiracyGlowing Mechanical EyesInstant ExpertBadass AdorableJust a MachineBlood-Splattered InnocentsElaborate Underground BaseBig BadVirtual GhostNever Given a NameA.I. Is a Crapshootand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Machine, including Break the Cutie, Government Conspiracy, Glowing Mechanical Eyes.