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During a zombie outbreak that threatens global order, a self-absorbed call center employee faces an existential crisis compounded by a recent breakup. He must confront his own detachment and prioritize survival as the world descends into chaos, struggling to find meaning and purpose amidst the apocalyptic events unfolding around him.

During a zombie outbreak that threatens global order, a self-absorbed call center employee faces an existential crisis compounded by a recent breakup. He must confront his own detachment and prioritize survival as the world descends into chaos, struggling to find meaning and purpose amidst the apocalyptic events unfolding around him.

Does Operator have end credit scenes?

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Operator does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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IMDb

6.0 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

49

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User Score

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What is the primary reason Welltrix implemented an automated customer service system?

Full Plot Summary and Ending Explained for Operator

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In an effort to reduce expenses, the health company Welltrix decides to automate its customer service operations, which brings predictability but unfortunately eliminates the roles of human operators. Joe, portrayed by Martin Starr, is the programmer tasked with developing a voice simulation software for this purpose. However, a significant challenge arises as the script created by the software development team fails to incorporate any sense of empathy, making it less effective.

Fortunately, Joe’s wife, Emily, played by Mae Whitman, works as a concierge at a bustling Chicago hotel named the Parkside. Her daily interactions with hotel guests provide the perfect insight that Welltrix desperately needs. When Joe approaches her with the request to record her voice for his ‘answering machine/customer service representative’, she readily agrees, using her customer service expertise to infuse a touch of humanity into the script.

As their lives progress, everything appears to be functioning smoothly until Joe grows increasingly infatuated with his work. He finds himself deriving more satisfaction from interacting with his simulated wife than with Emily herself. This realization dawns on Emily, and the tension mounts, ultimately leading to their separation.

During their time apart, Emily pours herself into her passion for improv theatre, immersing herself in her performances while Joe reflects on the consequences of his choices. Eventually, he misses the real Emily and decides to attend one of her shows. In a poignant moment, Joe takes the stage and candidly admits his mistakes, expressing how much he longs for her. The film culminates in a heart-wrenching uncertainty, leaving audiences to ponder whether they will reunite or drift further apart.

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Cars Featured in Operator

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Chevrolet

2007

Express

Chevrolet

2008

Malibu

Chevrolet

2007

Tahoe PPV

Dodge

1994

Ram Van

Ford

2001

Crown Victoria

Ford

2003

Crown Victoria

Ford

2009

Crown Victoria

GMC

1995

Jimmy

GMC

1999

Jimmy

Jaguar

1979

XJ6 Series III

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