S1m0ne (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
S1m0ne is a 2002 sci-fi drama directed by Andrew Niccol, starring Al Pacino, Catherine Keener and Rachel Roberts. It runs 1 hour 57 minutes and earned $19.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 57m (117 min)
- Director
- Andrew Niccol
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Line Home Video
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is S1m0ne About?
The premise of S1m0ne without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the competitive Hollywood scene, producer Viktor Taransky creates Simone, a completely fabricated movie star. As Simone’s popularity soars with her impressive acting and successful music career, Taransky’s fixation on his manufactured creation grows, leading him to question the distinction between illusion and truth. His obsession spirals, forcing him to confront the consequences of his deception and the nature of fame itself.
S1m0ne Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- holographic image
- artificially created woman
- fictional celebrity
- media frenzy
- film director
- film within a film
- reference to pygmalion
- photograph of ronald reagan
- toilet
- satirical
- picture of mikhail gorbachev
- artificial intelligence sci fi
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- robot sci fi
- satire comedy
- demanding an explanation
- the truth
- lie as an excuse
- searching for the truth
- telling the truth
- woman kisses a man
- female nudity
- film set
- fraud
- variety the newspaper
- dorsal fin
- kiss
- foreplay
- reference to lauren bacall
- moviegoing
- movie making
- fender bender
- picture of veronica lake
- rabbi
- cgi
- reference to marlene dietrich
- writing on mirror
- stand in
- newspaper headline
- reference to meryl streep
- reference to audrey hepburn
- movie theater
- reference to grace kelly
- movie star
- rock concert
- reference to sophia loren
- phone tap
- reference to jane fonda
- man with lipstick
- movie trailer
- slow motion scene
S1m0ne Cast
Al Pacino leads the cast, with Catherine Keener and Rachel Roberts. Directed by Andrew Niccol.
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Director Andrew Niccol
More from Andrew Niccol
More films directed by Andrew Niccol, best-rated first: Gattaca, Lord of War, Anon and Good Kill.
S1m0ne Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave S1m0ne 49 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Metacritic 49 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 59% User score
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S1m0ne Plot Summary
What happens in S1m0ne from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
When Nicola Anders, the lead star in the disenchanted film directed by Viktor Taransky, unexpectedly leaves the project, Viktor faces a dire situation—if he doesn’t find a suitable replacement, his career in Hollywood may be over. With no actor willing to work with him, Elaine Christian, the president of the studio and Viktor’s ex-wife, ultimately fires him.
Desperate, Viktor turns to a computer program he inherited from his late acquaintance Hank Aleno, who succumbed to cancer. In a bold move, he utilizes this program to create a lifelike actress named Simone, derived from the title Simulation One. Seamlessly woven into the film, Simone impresses audiences with her remarkable performance, leading both the studio and fans worldwide to inquire, “Who is Simone?”
Full summary
The whole story of S1m0ne, scene by scene
S1m0ne Box Office
S1m0ne grossed $19.6 million worldwide. $9.7 million came from the US and Canada and $9.9 million (51%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.6M
- US & Canada
- $9.7M
- International
- $9.9M
S1m0ne Trailers & Videos
The trailer of S1m0ne.
How Well Do You Know S1m0ne?
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 is the name of the virtual actress created by Viktor Taransky?
Cars in S1m0ne
11 cars on screen, including the 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider and the 1963 Bentley S3 Continental.
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1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 Spider Important role -
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2002 Jaguar XJ8 X308 Important role
S1m0ne Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Simone” and “Sim One”.
- Also known as
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- Simone
- Sim One
- S1mØne - Nasce Uma Super Estrela
- Simone - Sztárcsináló 1.0
- Симона
- Сімона
- 西蒙妮
- סימון
- 시몬
- Симон
- С1м0на
- シモーヌ
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- 虛擬索女郎
- 虛擬偶像
- Simone - unelmien nainen
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Simulant, Simon and Teknolust.
S1m0ne FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of S1m0ne, each answered in a sentence.
How long is S1m0ne?
S1m0ne runs 1 hour 57 minutes (117 minutes).
When was S1m0ne released?
S1m0ne was released on August 23, 2002.
Who directed S1m0ne?
S1m0ne was directed by Andrew Niccol.
More films by Andrew Niccol Who is in the cast of S1m0ne?
S1m0ne stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener and Rachel Roberts.
How much did S1m0ne make at the box office?
S1m0ne grossed $19.6 million worldwide ($9.7 million domestic, $9.9 million international).
How is S1m0ne rated?
S1m0ne has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 49 on Metacritic and 59% on TMDB.
Does S1m0ne have a post-credit scene?
No. S1m0ne has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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