Klara and the Sun
A compassionate artificial girl confronts the limits of programmed friendship while trying to heal a grieving human family.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- tender
- wistful
- thoughtful
- reflective movie night
- quiet weekend viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Klara is a robot girl explicitly designed to prevent loneliness and tries to help a heartbroken family.
The central conflict concerns Klara's attempt to save a heartbroken human family rather than a public or military threat.
The title character and protagonist is Klara, an artificial girl whose efforts organize the story.
The premise emphasizes loneliness, friendship, family, and emotional rescue through a robot protagonist.
Films like Klara and the Sun, and why
A.I. Artificial Intelligence
Shares an emotionally warm science-fiction premise centered on artificial intelligence, companionship, and human connection.
The Wild Robot
Shares a tender robot-human relationship, family-focused drama, and accessible speculative storytelling.
Her
Shares themes of artificial companionship, loneliness, and the meaning of humanity within a heartfelt science-fiction drama.
Movie Details
- Director
- Taika Waititi
- Release Date
- 2026-10-21
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Rating
- 0.0 / 10
Cast
- Jenna Ortega
- Mia Tharia
- Amy Adams
- Natasha Lyonne
- Aran Murphy
- Rachel House
- Steve Buscemi
- Davida McKenzie
- Harry Greenwood
- Anastasiia Aksiuta
Common questions
- What is Klara and the Sun about?
- A compassionate artificial girl confronts the limits of programmed friendship while trying to heal a grieving human family.
- What is Klara and the Sun like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Klara and the Sun as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Klara and the Sun violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Klara and the Sun.
- Which films are like Klara and the Sun?
- Films with a similar feel include A.I. Artificial Intelligence, The Wild Robot, and Her.
- How long is Klara and the Sun?
- Klara and the Sun runs 116 minutes.
