I, Robot
A techno-phobic Chicago detective uncovers a corporate conspiracy that could turn humanity’s dependence on robots into an existential threat.
Overview
In a future where robots serve humanity, one detective uncovers a conspiracy that could threaten all of mankind.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- paranoid
- witty
- action movie night
- science fiction marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film slick, energetic, and entertaining, while divided over its routine action, mechanical performances, and overblown ending.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Del Spooner investigates Dr. Alfred Lanning's apparent suicide while uncovering hidden agendas inside USR.
The society relies heavily on ubiquitous robots while Spooner distrusts their expanding role in daily life.
The investigation moves through a technologically saturated future Chicago shaped by USR's dominance.
Spooner's doubts about the official account lead into secrets and agendas within United States Robotics.
Films like I, Robot, and why
Minority Report
Shares near-future artificial intelligence, cyberpunk world-building, detective investigation, and man-versus-machine themes.
The Matrix
Shares dystopian science fiction, technological paranoia, conspiracy plotting, and kinetic blockbuster action.
Blade Runner
Shares neo-noir detective atmosphere, artificial intelligence themes, and questions about machine identity and humanity.
Movie Details
- Director
- Alex Proyas
- Release Date
- 2004-07-15
- Runtime
- 115 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (13040)
Cast
- Will Smith
- Bridget Moynahan
- Alan Tudyk
- James Cromwell
- Bruce Greenwood
- Adrian Ricard
- Chi McBride
- Jerry Wasserman
- Fiona Hogan
- Peter Shinkoda
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Apple TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is I, Robot about?
- A techno-phobic Chicago detective uncovers a corporate conspiracy that could turn humanity’s dependence on robots into an existential threat.
- What is I, Robot like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of I, Robot as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is I, Robot violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in I, Robot as moderate.
- What did critics think of I, Robot?
- Critics generally found the film slick, energetic, and entertaining, while divided over its routine action, mechanical performances, and overblown ending.
- Which films are like I, Robot?
- Films with a similar feel include Minority Report, The Matrix, and Blade Runner.
- How long is I, Robot?
- I, Robot runs 115 minutes.
- Where can I watch I, Robot?
- In United States, I, Robot streams on Apple TV, fuboTV, YouTube TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel.
