The Singularity Is Near (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2010, The Singularity Is Near is a documentary film directed by Anthony Waller, running about 79 minutes. “A true story about the future” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The onset of the 21st Century will be an era in which the very nature of what it means to be human will be both enriched and challenged as our species breaks the shackles of its genetic legacy and achieves inconceivable heights of intelligence, material progress, and longevity. While the social and philosophical ramifications of these changes will be profound, and the threats they pose considerable, celebrated futurist Ray Kurzweil presents a view of the coming age that is both a dramatic culmination of centuries of technological ingenuity and a genuinely inspiring vision of our ultimate destiny.

Who’s in it. The Singularity Is Near stars Ray Kurzweil as Himself, Aubrey de Grey as Himself, Cynthia Breazeal as Herself and Sherry Turkle as Herself, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Singularity Is Near has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singularity Is Near page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Singularity Is Near tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Singularity Is Near (2010)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Singularity Is Near change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Singularity Is Near worth watching?
The Singularity Is Near holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Singularity Is Near?
The Singularity Is Near stars Ray Kurzweil, Aubrey de Grey, Cynthia Breazeal, Sherry Turkle and Alan Dershowitz.
When was The Singularity Is Near released?
The Singularity Is Near was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.