A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001): Cast, Ratings & Where to Watch
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is a 2001 adventure drama directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Jude Law, William Hurt and Haley Joel Osment. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes and earned $235.9 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. It won 3 awards from 12 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10. Stream it on fuboTV and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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- 2h 26m (146 min)
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
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- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
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What Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence About?
The premise of A.I. Artificial Intelligence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the near future, the android David is created with the capacity to feel love. Raised by a Cybertronics executive and his wife, David develops into a remarkably realistic boy, experiencing childhood joys and sorrows. However, unforeseen circumstances jeopardize his existence, forcing him on a quest to find acceptance. Along the way, he explores the complex relationship between humans and machines and questions the very definition of being alive.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- synthetic human
- mother son relationship
- artificially created boy
- robot human relationship
- child abuse
- cyberpunk
- male android
- android boy
- artificial intelligence sci fi
- robot sci fi
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- technophobia
- reference to pinocchio
- child abandonment
- robot as pathos
- allegory
- android
- based on short story
- waking up in the future
- flooded city
- xenophobia
- cult film
- underwater scene
- initialism in title
- co written by director
- title directed by male
- cyborg sci fi
- epic sci fi
- ai artificial intelligence
- fairy
- fairy tale
- blond boy
- false accusation
- child's point of view
- genocide
- far future
- cruelty
- persecution
- three word title
- caught in a net
- wish fulfillment
- train
- teddy bear
- fetishism
- toilet
- misunderstanding
- bigotry
- sibling rivalry
- global warming
Where to Watch A.I. Artificial Intelligence
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence Cast
Jude Law leads the cast, with William Hurt and Haley Joel Osment. Directed by Steven Spielberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Steven Spielberg
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· 6 moreA.I. Artificial Intelligence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A.I. Artificial Intelligence 76% on Rotten Tomatoes and 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence Plot Summary
What happens in A.I. Artificial Intelligence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 22nd century, humanity faces the devastating consequences of severe global warming which has resulted in melting polar ice caps and flooded coastlines, drastically reducing the human population. Amidst this dystopian landscape, a new class of robots known as Mecha emerges. These advanced humanoids are designed to mimic human emotions and thought processes. David, a prototype created by the Cybertronics corporation in New York, is uniquely constructed to resemble a human child and was specifically programmed to exhibit love towards his human owners. He is introduced to employees Henry Swinton and his wife Monica for testing.
Full summary
The whole story of A.I. Artificial Intelligence, scene by scene
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Box Office & Budget
A.I. Artificial Intelligence grossed $235.9 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 2.4 times what it cost. $78.6 million came from the US and Canada and $157.3 million (67%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$235.9M
2.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $78.6M
- International
- $157.3M
- Budget
- $100M
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Awards & Nominations
A.I. Artificial Intelligence won 3 awards from 12 nominations, among them 2 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 2002, with 3 wins from 4 nominations.
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Saturn Awards 2002 3 wins · 4 nominations- Won Best Music – John Williams
- Won Best Performance by a Younger Actor
- Won Best Writing – Steven Spielberg
- Nominated Best Director – Steven Spielberg
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Oscars 2002 2 nominations- Nominated Music (Original Score)
- Nominated Visual Effects
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Critics' Choice 2002 2 nominations- Nominated Best Composer – John Williams
- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress – Haley Joel Osment
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BAFTA 2002 1 nomination- Nominated Best Special Visual Effects
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Golden Globes 2001 3 nominations- Nominated Best Director – Motion Picture – Steven Spielberg
- Nominated Best Original Score – Motion Picture – John Williams
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Musical or Comedy (Actor) – Jude Law
A.I. Artificial Intelligence Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 1 trailer and 3 teasers.
- Teaser A.I. Artificial Intelligence - Official® Teaser 1 [HD]
- Teaser A.I. Artificial Intelligence - Official® Teaser 2 [HD]
- Teaser A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) 35mm film trailer (#2) scope 4K
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10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in A.I. Artificial Intelligence
5 cars on screen, including the unknown and the 1992 GM Ultralite.
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A.I. Artificial Intelligence FAQ: Where to Watch & Cast
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and awards of A.I. Artificial Intelligence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).
When was A.I. Artificial Intelligence released?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence was released on June 29, 2001.
Who directed A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence was directed by Steven Spielberg.
More films by Steven Spielberg Who is in the cast of A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence stars Jude Law, William Hurt and Haley Joel Osment, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
In the US, A.I. Artificial Intelligence is streaming on fuboTV, Kanopy and MGM Plus and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did A.I. Artificial Intelligence make at the box office?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence grossed $235.9 million worldwide ($78.6 million domestic, $157.3 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is A.I. Artificial Intelligence rated?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 76% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did A.I. Artificial Intelligence win?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence won 3 awards from 12 nominations, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 2002.
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