Mother/Android (2021): Cast, Ratings & Ending
Mother/Android is a 2021 sci-fi thriller directed by Mattson Tomlin, starring Chloë Grace Moretz as Georgia, Algee Smith and Liam McNeill. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10.
- Released
- Director
- Mattson Tomlin
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Hulu
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mother/Android About?
The premise of Mother/Android without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.
In a future devastated by war, Georgia and Sam desperately try to escape the conflict orchestrated by artificial intelligence. Expecting their first child, they undertake a dangerous journey through No Man's Land, a region controlled by autonomous machines. Their mission is to reach a safe haven and protect their unborn child from a world facing imminent collapse, all while evading the relentless pursuit of the AI forces.
Mother/Android Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- reference to karel capek
- journey
- post apocalypse
- android
- nine months pregnant
- escape
- birth
- hulu
- friend
- safe
- beer pong
- pregnancy test
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- baseball bat
- mayhem
- christmas
- machete
- umbilical cord
- electronic pulse
- prime beef
- soldier
- base camp
- motorcycle
- uv light
- c section
- scientist
- under attack
- korea
- adoption
- metal detector
- camping
- no man's land
- blast radius
- map reading
- platoon
- game over
- short circuit
- programmed
- stranger
- reference to karel capek's r.u.r.
- modern day adaptation
- foreign language adaptation
- title different than book
- literature on screen
- czech literature on screen
- european literature on screen
- science fiction literature on screen
- czech science fiction literature on screen
- european science fiction literature on screen
- 20th century literature on screen
- 1920s literature on screen
Mother/Android Cast & Characters
Chloë Grace Moretz leads the cast as Georgia, with Algee Smith as Sam and Liam McNeill as Daniel. Directed by Mattson Tomlin; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Mattson Tomlin
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Algee Smith as Sam - Liam McNeill as Daniel
- Kate Avallone as Doctor Howe
Also Starring in Mother/Android
· 7 more- Raúl Castillo Arthur
- Owen Burke Officer Norton
- Steven Robertson
- Jose Guns Alves
- Kiara Pichardo Lisa
- Jared Reinfeldt Connor
- Oscar Wahlberg Derrick
Mother/Android Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mother/Android 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 4.9/10. Our Echo Score gives it 39/100, strongest in art & craft (45) and weakest in rewatch factor (30).
Mother/Android Echo Score Breakdown
Mother/Android receives a low overall rating, driven by a predominately negative consensus across critics and users. While a few reviewers acknowledge occasional visual flair and solid lead work, the majority cite bland storytelling, uneven pacing, and underwhelming production values. The film’s mixed strengths are insufficient to outweigh its pervasive shortcomings, resulting in a modest aggregate score.
Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.
- Art & Craft 45
In terms of direction and visual craft, the film shows moments of style but overall feels unremarkable. Critics note occasional panache in cinematography and efficient scene design, yet users decry blurry flashbacks and low‑budget aesthetics. The sporadic visual interest is outweighed by inconsistent execution, leading to an average artistic assessment.
- Character & Emotion 40
When evaluating performances, the leads receive limited commendation while the broader cast is viewed as flat. Some critics highlight heartfelt dedication from the actors and praise Chloë Grace Moretz’s work, but most reviews describe the characters as generic and lacking chemistry. The consensus points to modest acting quality with notable deficiencies.
- Story & Flow 35
The narrative suffers from unclear goals and uneven pacing. Critics repeatedly describe the plot as confused, derivative, and overstuffed, and users echo these concerns, calling the story predictable and poorly structured. Originality is minimal, and the film fails to maintain engagement, resulting in a low story rating.
- Sensory Experience 45
Sensory elements such as soundtrack and sound design receive mixed feedback. While a few reviewers appreciate the film’s occasional visual panache, many users criticize the music as jarring and the overall audio-visual cohesion as subpar. The net impression is a middling sensory experience, neither wholly negative nor strongly positive.
- Rewatch Factor 30
Replay value is weak, with most commentators indicating little desire to revisit the film. Critics and users alike point to a lack of lasting appeal, repetitive tropes, and an unsatisfying conclusion. The consensus suggests the movie offers little incentive for subsequent viewings, resulting in a low rewatch factor.
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IMDb 4.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 32% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 26%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
User score 4.1
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TMDB 58% User score
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Movie Insider 3.0 /5
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Mother/Android Plot Summary & Ending Explained
What happens in Mother/Android from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On Christmas Eve, Georgia Olsen receives the life-changing news that she is pregnant with her boyfriend Sam Hoth’s child. This revelation disrupts her sense of peace, leaving her overwhelmed at the thought of impending motherhood at such a young age. Although Sam tries to comfort her and suggests marriage, Georgia grapples with uncertainty about their future together.
Determined to keep her condition hidden, she leaves her phone behind and heads out for a college Christmas party, away from her parents, who are oblivious to her secret. Meanwhile, an android named Eli, owned by the Olsens, malfunctions and greets Sam with a “Happy Halloween” instead of Christmas, hinting at the trouble to come.
Full summary
The whole story of Mother/Android, scene by scene, with the ending explained
Mother/Android Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mother/Android.
How Well Do You Know Mother/Android?
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 significant event occurs on Christmas Eve for Georgia?
Cars in Mother/Android
4 cars on screen, including the Honda CRF and the Stewart & Stevenson M1078 LMTV.
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2020 Tesla Model Y Minor role -
2011 Nissan Juke Background role
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including I Am Mother, Android and Mother’s Baby.
Mother/Android FAQ: Cast, Release Date & Director
Release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of Mother/Android, each answered in a sentence.
When was Mother/Android released?
Mother/Android was released on December 17, 2021.
Who directed Mother/Android?
Mother/Android was directed by Mattson Tomlin.
Who is in the cast of Mother/Android?
Mother/Android stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Georgia, Algee Smith as Sam and Liam McNeill as Daniel, among 11 credited actors.
How is Mother/Android rated?
Mother/Android has 4.9/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.
Does Mother/Android have a post-credit scene?
No. Mother/Android has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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