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Short sci-fi drama

Automation (2018): Cast & Box Office

Automation (2018) movie poster

Automation is a 2018 short sci-fi drama directed by Kenjo McCurtain, starring Yasuhiro Ito as Sato Hiro, Mayumi Yamamoto and Shuna Iijima. It runs 13 minutes and earned $824 worldwide.

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Automation (2018) movie poster
Released
Runtime
13 min
Director
Kenjo McCurtain
Genres
Drama , Sci-Fi
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Automation About?

The premise of Automation without spoilers.

Hiro, a withdrawn and disillusioned office worker, buys a robot housekeeper to alleviate his loneliness. Initially, the robot brings some joy and comfort into his life, but the absence of genuine human connection ultimately exacerbates his isolation and highlights the emptiness of his existence.

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Cast & crew

Automation Cast & Characters

Yasuhiro Ito leads the cast as Sato Hiro, with Mayumi Yamamoto as Hinako and Shuna Iijima as CRM 2.0. Directed by Kenjo McCurtain.

From the director

More from Kenjo McCurtain

More films directed by Kenjo McCurtain: Transmission and The Widow.

Full filmography
Box office

Automation Box Office

Automation grossed $824 worldwide.

2018 box office

Worldwide gross

$824

International
$824
Videos

Automation Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Automation.

Japanese Robot Short Film Trailer - 'Automation' (2017)
Cars

Cars in Automation

8 cars on screen, including the 2000 Ford Taurus and the 2010 Ford Taurus.

All 8 cars
  • 2000 Ford Taurus in Automation 2000 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 2010 Ford Taurus in Automation 2010 Ford Taurus Important role
  • 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman in Automation 2013 MINI Cooper Clubman Minor role
  • 1989 Itasca Sunflyer in Automation 1989 Itasca Sunflyer Background role

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FAQ

Automation FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Automation, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Automation?

Automation runs 13 minutes.

When was Automation released?

Automation was released on August 27, 2018.

Who directed Automation?

Automation was directed by Kenjo McCurtain.

More films by Kenjo McCurtain

Who is in the cast of Automation?

Automation stars Yasuhiro Ito as Sato Hiro, Mayumi Yamamoto as Hinako and Shuna Iijima as CRM 2.0.

How much did Automation make at the box office?

Automation grossed $824 worldwide.

Does Automation have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Automation in?

The original language of Automation is Japanese.

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