Genesis (2018): cast, story & where to watch

2018 · Film · ★ 4.3

Genesis poster

Released in 2018, Genesis is a science fiction film directed by Bart Ruspoli, running about 114 minutes. “Created to save us. Evolved to erase us.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. After an apocalyptic event, the remnants of humanity create an artificial intelligence to save them.

Who’s in it. Genesis stars Olivia Grant as Dr. Eve Gabriel, Chiké Okonkwo as Abel, John Hannah as Paul Brooks and Warren Brown as Ainsley, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Genesis has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video 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 Genesis page.

If you liked it. Fans of Genesis tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Genesis (2018)?
In US, Genesis is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video 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 Genesis worth watching?
Genesis holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Genesis?
Genesis stars Olivia Grant, Chiké Okonkwo, John Hannah, Warren Brown and Ed Stoppard.
When was Genesis released?
Genesis was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.