# Ex Machina (2015)

> A young programmer is drawn into a secluded artificial-intelligence test where every human gesture may be part of a calculated experiment.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, Science Fiction
- Director: Alex Garland
- Cast: Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno, Corey Johnson, Claire Selby, Symara A. Templeman, Gana Bayarsaikhan
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0470752/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: cerebral, claustrophobic, eerie, late night viewing, technology discussion

## Synopsis

A programmer's week at a secluded retreat turns into a chilling exploration of consciousness and trust.

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