The Creator (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2023, The Creator is an action, thriller, drama and adventure film directed by Gareth Edwards, running about 134 minutes. “This is a fight for our very existence.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end the war—and mankind itself.
Who’s in it. The Creator stars John David Washington as Joshua, Madeleine Yuna Voyles as Alphie, Gemma Chan as Maya and Ken Watanabe as Harun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Creator has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $104M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and 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 The Creator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Creator tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Creator (2023)?
- In US, The Creator is available to stream on Hulu, and 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 The Creator worth watching?
- The Creator holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Creator?
- The Creator stars John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Ken Watanabe and Sturgill Simpson.
- When was The Creator released?
- The Creator was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.