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Operator (2016): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

Operator (2016) movie poster

Operator is a 2016 comedy drama directed by Logan Kibens. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes and earned $67,218 worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.

IMDb rating
6.0/10
worldwide gross
$67.2K
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Operator (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Director
Logan Kibens
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Operator About?

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

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.

Operator Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • one word title
  • drinking while pregnant
  • high tech
  • fisherman
  • female protagonist
  • operator
  • drunk wife
  • futuristic
  • estranged father
  • childhood home
  • tiff
  • jogging
+25 more
  • professional
  • empathy
  • angry customer
  • voice recording
  • phone app
  • password
  • masturbation
  • sex with clothes on
  • writing
  • mentor
  • play
  • husband wife relationship
  • mother son relationship
  • sick mother
  • pills
  • injection
  • addison's disease
  • anxiety
  • angry client
  • client
  • software engineer
  • receptionist
  • artificial intelligence
  • f rated
  • independent film
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Crew

The Director of Operator

Directed by Logan Kibens.

Ratings

Operator Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Operator 6.0/10.

Plot

Operator Plot Summary

What happens in Operator from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

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.

Full summary

The whole story of Operator, scene by scene

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Box office

Operator Box Office

Operator grossed $67,218 worldwide.

2016 box office

Worldwide gross

$67.2K

International
$67.2K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Operator?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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

Cars

Cars in Operator

20 cars on screen, including the 2001 Ford Crown Victoria and the 2007 Chevrolet Express.

All 20 cars
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Operator 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Main role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Express in Operator 2007 Chevrolet Express Important role
  • 1995 GMC Jimmy in Operator 1995 GMC Jimmy Important role
  • 1999 GMC Jimmy in Operator 1999 GMC Jimmy Important role
Details

Operator Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Konsultantka” and “接线员”.

Also known as
  • Konsultantka
  • 接线员
  • 오퍼레이터

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FAQ

Operator FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Operator, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Operator?

Operator runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Operator released?

Operator was released on November 8, 2016.

Who directed Operator?

Operator was directed by Logan Kibens.

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How much did Operator make at the box office?

Operator grossed $67,218 worldwide.

How is Operator rated?

Operator has 6.0/10 on IMDb, 49% on TMDB and 3.2/5 on Letterboxd.

Does Operator have a post-credit scene?

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

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