Automata (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2014, Automata is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Gabe Ibáñez, running about 110 minutes. “Your time is coming to an end – Ours is now beginning” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent of ROC robotics corporation, routinely investigates the case of manipulating a robot. What he discovers will have profound consequences for the future of humanity.
Who’s in it. Automata stars Antonio Banderas as Jacq Vaucan, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Rachel Vaucan, Melanie Griffith as Dr. Susan Dupré / Cleo (voice) and Dylan McDermott as Wallace, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Automata has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.2M at the box office.
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 Automata page.
If you liked it. Fans of Automata tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Automata (2014)?
- In US, Automata 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 Automata worth watching?
- Automata holds an audience score of 5.8 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 Automata?
- Automata stars Antonio Banderas, Birgitte Hjort Sørensen, Melanie Griffith, Dylan McDermott and Robert Forster.
- When was Automata released?
- Automata was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.