Ghost in the Machine
An essayistic investigation traces artificial intelligence from forgotten power structures to the dreams and anxieties driving its present-day hype.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- analytical
- skeptical
- philosophical
- thoughtful evening
- technology discussion
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The premise explicitly traces AI's unsung beginnings to power and the dreams that precede contemporary computer hype.
The film interrogates the dreams underlying the hype that brought society to its current AI moment.
Emily M. Bender, Douglas Rushkoff, McKenzie Wark, Ezekiel Dixon-Román, and other participants appear as themselves to illuminate the film's argument.
The premise connects AI's past and present hype to questions about the future without promising a settled outcome.
Films like Ghost in the Machine, and why
HyperNormalisation
Shares an essayistic documentary form, systems-level analysis, and skeptical examination of technological power and ideology.
The Social Dilemma
Shares an accessible investigation of artificial intelligence, its social consequences, and the tension between technological optimism and public anxiety.
Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World
Shares philosophical interviews about technology, human ambition, and the uncertain future shaped by machines.
Movie Details
- Director
- Valerie Veatch
- Release Date
- 2026-01-26
- Runtime
- 110 min
- Rating
- 10.0 / 10 (1)
Cast
- Emily M. Bender
- Douglas Rushkoff
- McKenzie Wark
- Krystal Huffman
- Ezekiel Dixon-Román
- Brett Zehner
- Thema Monroe-White
- Maureen Chiveri
- Tiera Tanksley
- Ana Valdivia
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ghost in the Machine about?
- An essayistic investigation traces artificial intelligence from forgotten power structures to the dreams and anxieties driving its present-day hype.
- What is Ghost in the Machine like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ghost in the Machine as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Ghost in the Machine violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ghost in the Machine.
- Which films are like Ghost in the Machine?
- Films with a similar feel include HyperNormalisation, The Social Dilemma, and Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World.
- How long is Ghost in the Machine?
- Ghost in the Machine runs 110 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ghost in the Machine?
- In United States, Ghost in the Machine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video.
