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Andover (2018): Cast, Ratings, Plot & Where to Watch

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Andover is a 2018 sci-fi drama directed by Scott Perlman, starring Jonathan Silverman as Adam Slope, Jennifer Finnigan and Chloe Doyle. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes. IMDb users rate it 5.3/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Echo Score
33
Andover (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Scott Perlman
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama , Comedy , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Andover About?

The premise of Andover without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A grieving geneticist, unable to move past the loss of his wife, dedicates himself to recreating her through cloning. With each attempt, the replicated woman more closely resembles his lost love, possessing her beauty and personality. However, he finds himself grappling with the complexities of love, the nature of memory, and the unsettling implications of pursuing an idealized version of a person.

Andover Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • genetic
  • cloning
  • genetics
  • college professor
  • grieving
  • dead wife
  • raised from the dead
  • geneticist
  • tied feet
  • tape over mouth
  • clone
  • bound and gagged
Where to watch

Where to Watch Andover

Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and fuboTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Andover Cast & Characters

Jonathan Silverman leads the cast as Adam Slope, with Jennifer Finnigan as Dawn Slope and Chloe Doyle as Baby Dawn. Directed by Scott Perlman; 18 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Andover Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Andover 5.3/10. Our Echo Score gives it 33/100, strongest in rewatch factor (40) and weakest in art & craft (25).

33 /100

Andover Echo Score Breakdown

Overall, Andover struggles with a consistently uneven tone that many viewers found underwhelming. Critiques cited choppy structure and mechanical progression that disrupted emotional engagement, while a minority of user responses appreciated its dark humor and thematic ambition. The film’s pacing and narrative coherence drew frequent reproach, although some noted occasional moments of intriguing moral exploration. On balance, the film’s mixed reception and structural flaws yield a largely underwhelming experience.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 25

    In terms of art and craft, Andover’s technical execution falls short of expectations. Critics and users alike reported choppy editing that undermines scene transitions and disrupts narrative flow. Direction is described as mechanical, offering little visual cohesion, while production values and cinematography are noted as low quality. Overall, the film’s stylistic shortcomings limit its artistic appeal.

  • Character & Emotion 35

    When considering character and emotion, Andover struggles to generate empathy for its protagonists. Many viewers noted a lack of depth in the central figure’s motivations, resulting in limited emotional resonance. While some praise acting as competent, performances are generally viewed as uneven and fail to offset the film’s moral ambiguity. Consequently, character engagement remains muted.

  • Story & Flow 30

    In terms of story and flow, Andover’s narrative coherence is frequently questioned. Reviews highlight a disjointed plot that leaps between timeframes and logic, contributing to pacing issues. Subplots, such as the insurance agent storyline, are cited as mechanical and underdeveloped. Despite occasional moments of thematic exploration, the film’s structural inconsistencies hinder overall engagement.

  • Sensory Experience 35

    Regarding the sensory experience, Andover offers limited auditory and visual impact. Observers note minimal sound design presence and an unremarkable soundtrack, while visual styling is described as functional but lacking distinctive cohesion. The film’s basic production values do little to enhance immersion, resulting in a muted sensory palette that seldom supports narrative tension.

  • Rewatch Factor 40

    In terms of rewatch factor, Andover struggles to deliver lasting appeal. While a few viewers appreciated its thematic remarks on cloning loss, most cite limited enjoyment upon second viewings due to persistent narrative flaws. The film’s uneven structure and underdeveloped character arcs offer little incentive for repeat viewings, leading to low replay value overall.

Plot

Andover Plot Summary

What happens in Andover 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

Genetics professor Adam Slope [Jonathan Silverman] nervously proposes to carefree, glass blower/artist Dawn [Jennifer Finnigan], and the couple quickly marries, hedging their future with high life insurance policies on each other. They live in comfortable bliss until a devastating fire roars through Dawn’s glass blowing studio and takes her life. Grief-stricken, Adam leans into his science as a way to hold onto Dawn forever, gathering hairs from Dawn’s hairbrush and turning to his lab with the help of his overeager grad student Emma Grady [Scout Taylor-Compton] to clone her.

Full summary

The whole story of Andover, scene by scene

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Videos

Andover Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Andover.

Andover Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Indie
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Andover?

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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Details

Andover Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “И снова” and “Андовър”.

Also known as
  • И снова
  • Андовър
  • 克隆妻子
  • Clonei Minha Mulher

Seen Andover?

FAQ

Andover FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, ratings and post-credit scenes of Andover, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Andover?

Andover runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Andover released?

Andover was released on May 4, 2018.

Who directed Andover?

Andover was directed by Scott Perlman.

Who is in the cast of Andover?

Andover stars Jonathan Silverman as Adam Slope, Jennifer Finnigan as Dawn Slope and Chloe Doyle as Baby Dawn, among 18 credited actors.

Where can I watch Andover?

In the US, Andover is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Hoopla and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How is Andover rated?

Andover has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 52% on TMDB, 2.6/5 on Letterboxd and 1.0/5 on Movie Insider.

Does Andover have a post-credit scene?

No. Andover has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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