Archive (2020): cast, story & where to watch

2020 · Film · ★ 6.2

Archive poster

Released in 2020, Archive is a thriller, fantasy, drama and science fiction film directed by Gavin Rothery, running about 109 minutes. “Death is not the end” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

Who’s in it. Archive stars Stacy Martin as Jules Almore / J3 / J2 (voice), Rhona Mitra as Simone, Theo James as George Almore and Peter Ferdinando as Tagg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Archive has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $243.3K at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Archive page.

If you liked it. Fans of Archive tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Archive (2020)?
In US, Archive is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Archive worth watching?
Archive holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, drama and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Archive?
Archive stars Stacy Martin, Rhona Mitra, Theo James, Peter Ferdinando and Lia Williams.
When was Archive released?
Archive was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.