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Aporia (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Aporia (2023) movie poster

Aporia is a 2023 sci-fi drama directed by Jared Moshe, starring Judy Greer as Sophie Rice, Edi Gathegi and Faithe Herman. It earned $21,587 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Independent Film at the Saturn Awards 2024. Critics gave it 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10.

IMDb rating
5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes
91%
worldwide gross
$21.6K
award nomination
1
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Aporia (2023) movie poster
Released
Director
Jared Moshe
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Aporia About?

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

A grieving mother, Sophie, grapples with the possibility of manipulating time to bring back a lost loved one. As her world unravels, she’s forced to make a devastating choice: sacrifice her current life to relive cherished memories, or accept her present and move forward. The film explores the profound impact of grief, the search for identity, and the resilience of the human spirit as Sophie navigates this extraordinary challenge.

Aporia Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • time travel
  • one word title
  • los angeles california
  • experiment gone wrong
  • science
  • physics
  • inventor
  • time traveler
  • male time traveler
  • engineer
  • engineering
  • time machine
+32 more
  • changing the future
  • time travel sci fi
  • life changing
  • death
  • grief
  • united states of america
  • air hockey
  • bowling
  • hospital
  • nurse
  • interracial friendship
  • interracial romance
  • interracial relationship
  • husband wife relationship
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • teenage girl
  • 20th century
  • 2020s
  • death of husband
  • suspended from school
  • reference to the leonid meteor shower
  • bowling alley
  • birthday
  • reference to bernie madoff
  • ambiguous ending
  • written by director
  • vice principal
  • principal
  • prosecutor
  • drunk driver
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

Aporia Cast & Characters

Judy Greer leads the cast as Sophie Rice, with Edi Gathegi as Malcolm Rice and Faithe Herman as Riley Rice. Directed by Jared Moshe; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Aporia

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Ratings

Aporia Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Aporia 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 60 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.6/10. Our Echo Score gives it 68/100, strongest in art & craft (75) and weakest in story & flow (55).

68 /100

Aporia Echo Score Breakdown

Aporia delivers a modestly engaging sci‑fi drama anchored by earnest performances and an intimate visual style. Critics note the film’s simple yet effective production design and muted palette, which complement its low‑key tone, while some point to the contrived time‑machine prop as a visual shortfall. The narrative’s moral focus provides depth, though pacing lags and logical gaps hinder momentum. Overall, the movie offers thoughtful ideas without fully capitalising on its premise.

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

  • Art & Craft 75

    The film’s art direction balances modest resources with purposeful restraint. Reviewers praise the muted colour palette and intimate cinematography that reinforce the story’s emotional core. At the same time, the low‑tech time‑machine prop draws criticism for appearing contrived. Consequently, the visual execution is competent and occasionally striking, though not uniformly compelling.

  • Character & Emotion 70

    Performances constitute the strongest element, with Judy Greer highlighted as a standout lead. Critics commend the overall cast for delivering nuanced portrayals that ground the ethical dilemmas. However, several observers cite uneven chemistry and insufficient emotional complexity in key relationships. The character work therefore remains solid but uneven, delivering genuine moments amid occasional disconnect.

  • Story & Flow 55

    Aporia’s premise of grief‑driven time travel offers an intriguing moral framework, yet execution suffers from pacing and logical issues. Critics reference plot holes, abrupt conclusions, and a script lacking the depth to sustain its ethical inquiries. While some appreciate the thought‑provoking premise, the narrative’s uneven coherence and slow rhythm limit its overall impact.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    The sensory experience benefits from a restrained soundtrack and a cohesive visual tone that accentuates the film’s introspective mood. Reviewers note the eerie atmosphere achieved without flashy effects and commend the consistent aesthetic. Minor detractors mention the unconvincing design of the temporal device, but the overall auditory‑visual blend remains effective.

  • Rewatch Factor 60

    Aporia invites repeat viewings through its moral questions and subtle twists, maintaining audience interest beyond the initial screening. Some users highlight lingering curiosity about consequences, while others point to slow pacing and limited appeal for younger viewers. The film’s lasting resonance is modest, offering value for thoughtful audiences but less incentive for casual re‑engagement.

Plot

Aporia Plot Summary

What happens in Aporia from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Eight months after the death of her husband [Malcolm Rice], [Sophie Rice] is mired in depression and finds her relationship with her daughter [Riley Rice] strained. She is also frustrated that [Darby Brinkley], the drunk driver who killed Malcolm, has not faced any legal repercussions. Malcolm’s best friend, physicist [Jabir Karim], reveals a machine they built that can send a subatomic particle to a designated moment in the past, where if the particle materializes there, it will kill the living being it appears within. The device isn’t yet powerful enough to achieve its ultimate aim — to kill the man responsible for Malcolm’s death ten years earlier — but Jabir proposes a provocative option: they could use it to kill Darby before the accident and thus prevent Malcolm’s death.

Full summary

The whole story of Aporia, scene by scene

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Box office

Aporia Box Office

Aporia grossed $21,587 worldwide.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$21.6K

US & Canada
$21.6K
Awards

Aporia Awards & Nominations

Aporia earned 1 award nomination, including Best Independent Film at the Saturn Awards 2024.

1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

Aporia Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Aporia.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Aporia?

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

Cars in Aporia

40 cars on screen, including the 2010 Subaru Legacy and the 2016 Honda Civic.

All 40 cars
  • 2010 Subaru Legacy in Aporia 2010 Subaru Legacy Main role
  • 2016 Honda Civic in Aporia 2016 Honda Civic Important role
  • 1981 Chevrolet C-30 in Aporia 1981 Chevrolet C-30 Minor role
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 S212 in Aporia 2014 Mercedes-Benz E 350 S212 Minor role
Details

Aporia Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “悖论” and “나락”.

Also known as
  • 悖论
  • 나락
  • Апорія
  • Апория
  • Çıkmaz
  • 迷境
  • 僵局
  • อะพอเรีย

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FAQ

Aporia FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Aporia, each answered in a sentence.

When was Aporia released?

Aporia was released on August 11, 2023.

Who directed Aporia?

Aporia was directed by Jared Moshe.

More films by Jared Moshe

Who is in the cast of Aporia?

Aporia stars Judy Greer as Sophie Rice, Edi Gathegi as Malcolm Rice and Faithe Herman as Riley Rice, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Aporia make at the box office?

Aporia grossed $21,587 worldwide.

How is Aporia rated?

Aporia has 5.6/10 on IMDb, 91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 60 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Was Aporia nominated for any awards?

Aporia received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Aporia have a post-credit scene?

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

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