Ex Machina

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Ex Machina

R

2015

1h 48m

Sci-Fi

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.

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Critics Consensus

Ex Machina leans heavier on ideas than effects, but it's still a visually polished piece of work -- and an uncommonly engaging sci-fi feature.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Apr 5, 2024

4.5/5

...the brilliance of the film is the way we become Garland’s Turing Test subjects.

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Kjerstin Johnson

Bitch Media

Jan 27, 2021

I enjoyed watching the small cast of characters conspire with and against one another within the confines of a chillingly beautiful and remote techno-bunker.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

May 28, 2016

A crackling good entertainment, a brainy science fiction picture executed in a clean, concise style, with a narrative as logical as it is unpredictable.

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Matt Oakes

Silver Screen Riot

Oct 14, 2026

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As tech and humanity cycle increasingly closer to one another in the Rolodex of life, 'Ex Machina', from each and every angle, pummels you with the idea of what is to come. The prospects are terrifying.

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Jazzmin Crawley

Girl, That's Scary (Podcast)

Jul 24, 2026

Ex Machina displays all of the reasons why we need to step away from the dark side of tech.

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Jaylan Salah

Vague Visages

Jul 6, 2026

"‘Ex Machina’ is not a projection of A.I. fear, but more of a preliminary intervention on the organized process of fearing and hating women."

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Matt

Mar 28, 2024

Al. Robots. Need I say more? Absolutely loved seeing this in IMAX Laser. Fully packed auditorium.

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B P

@Bradster69 Oct 28, 2026

Definitely Recommend It

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SIMAS C

@simas_eros Oct 20, 2026

A film that improves with every viewing, yet falters by resorting to the easiest "slasher movie" resolution—when it could have been so much more. What is the necessity behind recreating ourselves as machines? What is the truth regarding consciousness and sexual desire? In what ways will machines never truly understand humans, and vice versa? All these questions are brought to the table, but they are only touched upon, ultimately leading to a predictable, tragic conclusion.

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Sebastian F

@RT93262074 Oct 4, 2026

Loved the way they approached the topic of consciousness with the necessary ambiguity needed for a philosophical topic like this. Stellar performances all around and well-written morally gray characters.

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Lovell T

@Lovell Sep 28, 2026

The titular and definitive film about AI, now more relevant than ever.

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Brandon B

@syncopatedbeet Sep 22, 2026

An intelligent and mind bending science fiction film. Keeps you at the edge of your seat the entire time.

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Synopsis

Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) a programmer at a huge Internet company, wins a contest that enables him to spend a week at the private estate of Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac), his firm's brilliant CEO. When he arrives, Caleb learns that he has been chosen to be the human component in a Turing test to determine the capabilities and consciousness of Ava (Alicia Vikander), a beautiful robot. However, it soon becomes evident that Ava is far more self-aware and deceptive than either man imagined.

Director: Alex Garland
Producer: Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich
Distributor: A24
Production Co: DNA Films
Rating: R (Language|Graphic Nudity|Sexual References|Some Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 24, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 28, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.4M
Runtime: 1h 48m
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, Datasat
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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