The Machine (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2013, The Machine is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Caradog W. James, running about 92 minutes. “They Rise. We Fall.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Already deep into a second Cold War, Britain’s Ministry of Defense seeks a game-changing weapon. Programmer Vincent McCarthy unwittingly provides an answer in The Machine, a super-strong human cyborg. When a programming bug causes the prototype to decimate his lab, McCarthy takes his obsessive efforts underground, far away from inquisitive eyes.
Who’s in it. The Machine stars Caity Lotz as Ava, Toby Stephens as Vincent McCarthy, Denis Lawson as Thomson and Sam Hazeldine as James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $314.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on XLTV Amazon Channel 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 Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Machine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Machine (2013)?
- In US, The Machine is available to stream on XLTV Amazon Channel , 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 Machine worth watching?
- The Machine holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Machine?
- The Machine stars Caity Lotz, Toby Stephens, Denis Lawson, Sam Hazeldine and Pooneh Hajimohammadi.
- When was The Machine released?
- The Machine was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.