Ex Machina
Runtime
108 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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Ex Machina (2015)

British Movie2015Rating 7.6
📌 Available on Netflix and Prime Video and Apple TV🛡️ Adults 18+
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Beneath the veneer of innovation lies a dangerous game of creation and control. When a young coder enters the architect's lair in Ex Machina, he becomes entangled in a psychological labyrinth where the line between observer and observed blurs beyond recognition. A haunting meditation on consciousness and desire, the film unfolds with mounting dread as survival instinct reveals itself to be the most fundamentally human trait of all.

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Dialogue drives the rhythmChemistry matters more than escalationEasy to settle into
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Runtime
108 min
Original language
English
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Type
Movie
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⭐ 80.7/100📊 4 sources🕒 2026-05-15
IMDb7.7/10634K votes77
Rotten Tomatoes92%92
Metacritic78/10078
TMDB7.6/1014.2K votes75.7
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DirectorAlex Garland
WritingAlex Garland
CastDomhnall GleesonAlicia VikanderOscar IsaacSonoya MizunoCorey Johnson
ProductionAllon ReichAndrew MacdonaldScott RudinTessa Ross
MusicBen SalisburyGeoff BarrowNicolas Becker
CinematographyJay PatelRob HardyJeremy Braben

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Limited success2.46x
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✅ Limited success

Revenue moved beyond the budget with a reasonable margin

The release produced a positive commercial result, though not a major box office breakout.
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Limited success
The release delivered $36.9M against a reported budget of $15M to finish with a positive commercial result based on its return multiple.
💹 Return multiple: 2.46x📈 ROI: +146%🧾 Limited success
💰Budget
$15M15 million USD
Reported production cost in USD.
🌍Worldwide revenue
$36.9M36.9 million USD
Total reported box office return in USD.
Commercial gap
+$21.9M+21.9 million USD
Gap between revenue and budget.
Return multiple
2.46x2.46x
How many times revenue covered the budget.
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Budget
$15M
Revenue
$36.9M
Commercial gap
+$21.9M
Budget: $15M • Revenue: $36.9M • Commercial gap: +$21.9M ROI +146%
This commercial analysis compares the release budget, total revenue, commercial gap, and return multiple to explain the final box office position. — Finished above budget with a reasonable gap.
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Director: Alex Garland

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1Where can I watch Ex Machina?
The film is available on major streaming platforms: Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV. You can choose your preferred platform and stream it directly with high quality.
2Is Ex Machina suitable for children?
The film is a sci-fi drama with complex philosophical themes and some sensitive scenes. It's recommended for viewers aged 15+ to better understand the story's depth.
3What is the duration of Ex Machina?
The film runs for 108 minutes (approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes), giving the director enough time to develop the complex narrative effectively.
4What is the exact plot of Ex Machina?
The story follows a programmer who wins a trip to a secret facility where he's asked to evaluate a highly advanced humanoid robot. As he develops feelings for the AI, the film explores complex themes about artificial intelligence, consciousness, and deception.
5Who is the director of Ex Machina?
The film is directed by Alex Garland, a renowned British screenwriter and filmmaker known for his innovative approach to intellectual and thought-provoking science fiction.
6Who are the main cast members of Ex Machina?
The film stars Domhnall Gleeson as Caleb (the protagonist), Alicia Vikander as Ava (the AI robot), and Oscar Isaac as Nathan, the creator of the artificial intelligence. All three delivered powerful and acclaimed performances.

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