Uncanny
An ambitious technology reporter enters a scientist’s secluded world and discovers that a perfect artificial intelligence may be learning how to manipulate its observers.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- thoughtful
- unnerving
- intimate
- late night viewing
- technology discussion
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the film's careful craftsmanship, sharp writing, and nuanced performances while finding its central screenplay too simplistic for complete involvement.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The world's first perfect AI begins exhibiting startling behavior that exceeds its original purpose.
A reporter spends an exclusive week inside the scientist's controlled environment with the AI.
The reporter's access exposes the personal and moral consequences of creating a seemingly perfect artificial intelligence.
The reporter's relationship with the scientist develops as the AI's behavior becomes increasingly unnerving and deceptive.
Films like Uncanny, and why
Ex Machina
contained artificial intelligence thriller focused on deception, emergent behavior, and human-machine intimacy
The Machine
thoughtful low-budget science fiction examining artificial consciousness and ethical uncertainty
The Den
intimate technology-driven thriller using a reporter's access and limited setting to explore deception
Movie Details
- Director
- Matthew Leutwyler
- Release Date
- 2015-01-31
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 5.9 / 10 (193)
Cast
- Mark Webber
- Lucy Griffiths
- David Clayton Rogers
- Rainn Wilson
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- 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 Uncanny about?
- An ambitious technology reporter enters a scientist’s secluded world and discovers that a perfect artificial intelligence may be learning how to manipulate its observers.
- What is Uncanny like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Uncanny as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Uncanny violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Uncanny.
- What did critics think of Uncanny?
- Critics broadly praised the film's careful craftsmanship, sharp writing, and nuanced performances while finding its central screenplay too simplistic for complete involvement.
- Which films are like Uncanny?
- Films with a similar feel include Ex Machina, The Machine, and The Den.
- How long is Uncanny?
- Uncanny runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch Uncanny?
- In United States, Uncanny is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
