I Am Mother

Name: I Am Mother
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Horror
Released: June 7, 2019
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 64
Cast: Clara Rugaard, Hazel Sandery, Hilary Swank, Jacob Nolan, Johnny Carson

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): June 7, 2019 | TV-14

Starring: Clara Rugaard, Hazel Sandery, Hilary Swank, Jacob Nolan, Johnny Carson, Luke Hawker, Maddie Lenton, Rose Byrne, Summer Lenton, Tahlia Sturzaker

Summary: I Am Mother is a sci-fi thriller about a teenage girl (Clara Rugaard), who is the first of a new generation of humans to be raised by Mother (Rose Byrne), a robot designed to repopulate the earth after the extinction of humankind. But the pair's unique relationship is threatened when an injured stranger (Hilary Swank) arrives with news thatI Am Mother is a sci-fi thriller about a teenage girl (Clara Rugaard), who is the first of a new generation of humans to be raised by Mother (Rose Byrne), a robot designed to repopulate the earth after the extinction of humankind. But the pair's unique relationship is threatened when an injured stranger (Hilary Swank) arrives with news that calls into question everything Daughter has been told about the outside world and her Mother's intentions. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Grant Sputore

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller, Horror

Rating: TV-14

Runtime: 113 min

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Noel Murray

Jun 20, 2019

This film engages and challenges the audience throughout, raising questions about the relationship between humanity and the technology we rely on. It’s an exciting film to watch, but an even better one to think about after — preferably in the company of a real, physically present person. Read full review

Josh Jackson

Jun 12, 2019

I Am Mother offers just enough of a twist on an old futuristic tale to be enjoyable, and its small cast buoys the film above most small-budget sci-fi. Read full review

David Fear

Jun 8, 2019

Australian filmmaker Grant Sputore, making his directorial debut, has a knack for keeping things moving, whether its within the claustrophobic walls of the “safe” house or, briefly, in the evocative scorched-earth landscape above ground. Read full review

The Film Stage Jake Howell

Feb 2, 2019

Were it not for Mother’s telegenic exo-skeleton, which whirrs with every little maneuver, the film would be little more than a talky, over-stuffed mess of tropes better exercised elsewhere. Read full review

Alex Huntsberger

Jun 12, 2019

Like any good what-if story, I Am Mother is uncomfortably close to asking “What now?” Read full review

The Guardian Luke Buckmaster

Jun 6, 2019

The way it subverts (to say the least) traditional concepts around a parent/child relationship gives it uniqueness and value. Read full review

David Rooney

Feb 2, 2019

The problem is that despite his considerable skills, Sputore is so caught up with the cool technology he loses his grip on both the suspense and the primal human emotions that should be driving this physically imposing but numbingly cold dystopian vehicle. Read full review

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jacob4

Jun 15, 2019

An absolute unique, atmospheric, and chilling sci-fi robot film like no other. This movie takes a unique take on the tropes of the post-apocalypse and robots and makes it something genuinely special. The performances are excellent and Rose Byrne's performance as Mother is absolutely chillingAn absolute unique, atmospheric, and chilling sci-fi robot film like no other. This movie takes a unique take on the tropes of the post-apocalypse and robots and makes it something genuinely special. The performances are excellent and Rose Byrne's performance as Mother is absolutely chilling and hauntingly beautiful. A great sci-fi movie with atmosphere, thrills, chills, and twists, and of course, robots!… Expand

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Recep

Oct 25, 2019

Kesinlikle izlenmesi gereken filmler arasında sonunu biraz daha iyi yapabilirlermiş

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Mom2bzl

Jun 7, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I do hope the ending is the opening to a second! Wonderful movie and recommend. It's a syfy thriller and leaves you on the edge of your seat.… Expand

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nvmb3rth30ry

Jun 13, 2019

An enjoyable and thought-provoking suspense film, with execellent performances from its small cast. Its superior production quality and design impressively overcome its indy-level budget.

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Jes1310

Sep 23, 2019

its fairly dark, creepy and slowpaced. The cast is doing a good job, especially "Daughter" who like me is form Denmark, and relatively unknown even in Denmark.
The space vault reminds me off the ones in Fallout games.
It might not be a classic, but still worth seeing.

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carlossolrac

Nov 4, 2019

The premise was great but the final 15 mins or so it tried so hard to set up for a sequel so it didn't really finish with an uppercut. Swank's character was underdeveloped and the idea that the little girl could have any concept of reality or human interaction is just not consistent withThe premise was great but the final 15 mins or so it tried so hard to set up for a sequel so it didn't really finish with an uppercut. Swank's character was underdeveloped and the idea that the little girl could have any concept of reality or human interaction is just not consistent with human nature.… Expand

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Hav0k

Jun 27, 2019

A long, plodding slog of derivative ideas presented better by a hundred other more interesting movies.

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