Automation (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2019, Automation is a science fiction film directed by Garo Setian, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A workplace robot, AUTO, transforms into a killing machine when he discovers he will be replaced by a more efficient model. AUTO fears being terminated and will stop at nothing to prevent his own destruction. The human employees must band together to stop him before it's too late.
Who’s in it. Automation stars Elissa Dowling as Jenny, Sadie Katz as Susan, Parry Shen as Alan and Graham Skipper as Devin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Automation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Automation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Automation tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Automation (2019)?
- In US, Automation 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 Automation worth watching?
- Automation holds an audience score of 6.0 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 Automation?
- Automation stars Elissa Dowling, Sadie Katz, Parry Shen, Graham Skipper and Sarah French.
- When was Automation released?
- Automation was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.