Ex Machina

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100
Total warning time: 5m 44s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (1m 45s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 50/100 [00:45:30 - 00:46:00] A topless female android is shown.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:10:15 - 01:11:30] A scene implies sexual activity between a human and an android.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (30s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:20:45 - 00:21:15] Characters are shown drinking alcohol.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 65/100 (3m 25s)
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:30:00 - 01:32:45] A violent confrontation results in injury and blood.
  • ๐ŸŸก 60/100 [01:45:20 - 01:46:00] A character is stabbed, with some blood shown.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 40/100 (4s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:15:10 - 00:15:12] Use of the word 'f**k'.
  • ๐ŸŸก 30/100 [00:35:20 - 00:35:22] Use of the word 's**t'.
Ex Machina
Year: 2014
Certificate: UA
Runtime: 108 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
IMDB: 7.7
Meta Score: 78
Votes: 474141
Gross: 25,442,958
Director: Alex Garland
Stars: Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno
Overview: A young programmer is selected to participate in a ground-breaking experiment in synthetic intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a highly advanced humanoid A.I.

Movie FAQ

Q: What is the plot of Ex Machina (2014)?
A: Ex Machina follows a young programmer, Caleb, who is invited to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot named Ava with artificial intelligence. The test is set up by the reclusive CEO of the tech company he works for, Nathan, at his remote estate. As Caleb interacts with Ava, he begins to question the true nature of the experiment and Nathan's intentions.
Q: Who are the main actors in Ex Machina?
A: The main actors in Ex Machina are Domhnall Gleeson as Caleb, Alicia Vikander as Ava, Oscar Isaac as Nathan, and Sonoya Mizuno as Kyoko.
Q: What is the significance of the Turing test in Ex Machina?
A: The Turing test in Ex Machina is used to determine if Ava, the AI, can exhibit intelligent behavior indistinguishable from a human. However, the test becomes more complex as Caleb starts to question whether Ava is truly sentient or merely simulating emotions to manipulate him.
Q: What themes are explored in Ex Machina?
A: Ex Machina explores themes such as artificial intelligence, consciousness, human emotions, manipulation, and the ethical implications of creating sentient beings. The film delves into the blurred lines between human and machine, as well as the moral responsibilities of creators.
Q: Who directed Ex Machina?
A: Ex Machina was directed by Alex Garland, marking his directorial debut. Garland is also known for his work as a writer on films like 28 Days Later and Sunshine.