S1m0ne (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2002, S1m0ne is a comedy, drama and science fiction film directed by Andrew Niccol, running about 117 minutes. “A star is... created.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star — the first totally believable synthetic actress.
Who’s in it. S1m0ne stars Al Pacino as Viktor Taransky, Rachel Roberts as S1m0ne, Catherine Keener as Elaine Christian and Evan Rachel Wood as Lainey Christian Taransky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, S1m0ne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $19.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch S1m0ne page.
If you liked it. Fans of S1m0ne tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch S1m0ne (2002)?
- In US, S1m0ne is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is S1m0ne worth watching?
- S1m0ne holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in S1m0ne?
- S1m0ne stars Al Pacino, Rachel Roberts, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood and Jay Mohr.
- When was S1m0ne released?
- S1m0ne was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.