SSC 96: Ex Machina (Garland, 2013)

Ex Machina is a sci-fi drama about a young programmer who’s invited to test a humanoid robot’s intelligence. As the experiment unfolds, he begins to question the motives of both the robot and its creator.

Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, and Oscar Isaac, and directed by Alex Garland, Ex Machina was released April 10, 2015.

Where to watch Ex Machina

Notes

• Playhouse Cinema
• Peaks Film Festival
• The Idea of "Bumping The Lamp" (via kaptainkristian, not Every Frame a Painting)

Recommendations
Tim: Companion (Hancock, 2025) — where to watch
Tay: Automata  (Ibáñez, 2014) — where to watch

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