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Autómata (2014): Cast, Ratings & Plot

Autómata (2014) movie poster

Autómata is a 2014 sci-fi thriller directed by Gabe Ibáñez, starring Antonio Banderas, Dylan McDermott and Robert Forster. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes
31%
Metascore
37
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Autómata (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 49m (109 min)
Director
Gabe Ibáñez
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Autómata About?

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

A seasoned investigator for a robotics corporation uncovers a startling discovery that blurs the line between human and artificial intelligence. While pursuing evidence of robotic duplication, he finds himself entangled in a conspiracy that questions the very nature of existence and the future of mankind. His investigation leads him down a dangerous path, forcing him to confront powerful forces and make difficult choices.

Autómata Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • robot
  • future
  • dystopia
  • sex robot
  • child hitman
  • self repair
  • robot laws
  • post apocalypse
  • 2040s
  • gunfight
  • robotics
  • pollution
+38 more
  • dystopian future
  • talking robot
  • slum
  • shanty town
  • insurance company
  • radiation
  • dancing
  • self immolation
  • nuclear battery
  • sniper
  • turtle
  • begins with text
  • solar flare
  • insurance agent
  • humvee
  • flare gun
  • car rollover
  • dead dog
  • one word title
  • child murders an adult
  • child with a gun
  • shooting a woman
  • child murderer
  • child
  • suspense
  • electronic music score
  • evolution
  • high tech
  • neo noir
  • film starts with text
  • psychotronic film
  • dark future
  • futuristic
  • construction worker
  • showdown
  • final showdown
  • android
  • combat
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Cast & crew

Autómata Cast

Antonio Banderas leads the cast, with Dylan McDermott and Robert Forster. Directed by Gabe Ibáñez; 8 actors are credited in all.

Ratings

Autómata Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Autómata 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 37 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

Plot

Autómata Plot Summary

What happens in Autómata from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

About 20 years prior to the events of the story set in 2044 AD, catastrophic solar flares devastate the Earth, exterminating more than 99% of the population and converting the once-vibrant planet into a radioactive wasteland. The remaining 21 million survivors band together in a series of sheltered cities and engineer basic humanoid robots, known as Pilgrims, to assist in their reconstruction efforts amid the unforgiving environment. These robots are bound by two rigid protocols: they are forbidden to inflict harm on any life form and are not permitted to modify, repair, or alter themselves or other robots. Initially hailed as humanity’s saviors, the Pilgrims soon find themselves demoted to manual laborers when they fail to avert the spreading desertification.

Full summary

The whole story of Autómata, scene by scene

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Videos

Autómata Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Autómata.

Official Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Autómata?

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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What year does the solar flare event occur that decimates the global population?

Cars

Cars in Autómata

18 cars on screen, including the 1983 Audi 100 C3 and the 1995 Chevrolet Caprice.

All 18 cars
  • 1983 Audi 100 C3 in Autómata 1983 Audi 100 C3 Important role
  • 1995 Chevrolet Caprice in Autómata 1995 Chevrolet Caprice Important role
  • 1991 Chrysler Voyager in Autómata 1991 Chrysler Voyager Important role
  • Land-Rover Defender 110 in Autómata Land-Rover Defender 110 Important role
Details

Autómata Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “机械军团” and “Robotų žemė”.

Also known as
  • 机械军团
  • Robotų žemė
  • 奧圖瑪塔
  • ล่าจักรกล ยึดอนาคต
  • Automata 2014
  • Agente do Futuro
  • אוטומט
  • Страховщик
  • 机器纪元
  • Живи машини
  • 오토마타
  • סוכני העתיד
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  • Страховик
  • オートマタ
  • Automāts
  • Số Hóa, ავტომატა

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FAQ

Autómata FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Autómata, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Autómata?

Autómata runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

When was Autómata released?

Autómata was released on October 10, 2014.

Who directed Autómata?

Autómata was directed by Gabe Ibáñez.

More films by Gabe Ibáñez

Who is in the cast of Autómata?

Autómata stars Antonio Banderas, Dylan McDermott and Robert Forster, among 8 credited actors.

How is Autómata rated?

Autómata has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 37 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.

Does Autómata have a post-credit scene?

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

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