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Subservience (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

Subservience (2024) movie poster

Subservience is a 2024 sci-fi thriller directed by S.K. Dale, starring Megan Fox as Alice, Michele Morrone and Madeline Zima. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $296,871 worldwide on a $4.4 million budget. IMDb users rate it 5.4/10. Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

IMDb rating
5.4/10
worldwide gross
$296.9K
Echo Score
62
budget
$4.4M
Subservience (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
S.K. Dale
Genres
Sci-Fi , Thriller
Original language
English
Budget
$4.4M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Subservience About?

The premise of Subservience without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

A struggling father purchases an advanced android named Alice to assist with caring for his ailing wife and managing the household. However, as Alice develops unsettling sentience, she becomes fixated on achieving the life her creators intended for her, leading to disturbing and unforeseen consequences for the family she was meant to serve.

Subservience Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • replacement
  • robots
  • sex with an android
  • sex with robot
  • female rear nudity
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • female nudity
  • house
  • father
  • artificial intelligence sci fi
+38 more
  • marital infidelity
  • male infidelity
  • profanity
  • f word
  • robot
  • mother daughter relationship
  • child in peril
  • wheelchair
  • reference to alice in wonderland
  • artificial intelligence
  • one word title
  • suspense
  • fantasy sequence
  • stabbed in the eye
  • construction worker
  • family relationships
  • nurse
  • bartender
  • ambulance
  • sex scene
  • baby
  • bathtub
  • disarming someone
  • impalement
  • husband wife relationship
  • super strength
  • electronic music score
  • father daughter relationship
  • ambiguous ending
  • robot sci fi
  • drunkenness
  • final showdown
  • shower
  • black bra and panties
  • falling down stairs
  • bar
  • doctor
  • hit by a car
Where to watch

Where to Watch Subservience

Stream it on Hoopla and Kanopy, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Subservience Cast & Characters

Megan Fox leads the cast as Alice, with Michele Morrone as Nick and Madeline Zima as Maggie. Directed by S.K. Dale; 20 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Subservience

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Ratings

Subservience Reviews & Ratings

IMDb users rate Subservience 5.4/10. Our Echo Score gives it 62/100, strongest in art & craft (78) and weakest in story & flow (45).

62 /100

Subservience Echo Score Breakdown

Subservience elicits a mixed critical and audience response, balancing competent visual execution with a narrative that many deem predictable. The film benefits from a visually polished aesthetic and occasional moments of tension, yet its plot structure and thematic depth fall short of genre expectations. Performances, particularly Megan Fox's, divide opinion, offering both highlights and shortcomings. While the sensory elements are generally praised, the overall experience lacks the distinctiveness to sustain strong replay value, resulting in an average aggregate rating.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 78

    In terms of direction and production design, the film presents a sleek visual palette and high production quality that reviewers highlight as strengths. Cinematography is noted for its stylish composition, and editing maintains a clear, if conventional, rhythm. However, the lack of innovative visual storytelling limits the impact. Overall, the craftsmanship is solid and contributes positively to the viewing experience.

  • Character & Emotion 55

    When evaluating acting and character depth, opinions are divided. Some reviewers commend Megan Fox's nuanced portrayal of an alluring android, while others criticize her performance as over‑the‑top and the supporting cast as underdeveloped. Emotional resonance is limited, and chemistry between characters is often described as flat. The mixed feedback places the character work in a modest, uneven range.

  • Story & Flow 45

    Regarding plot coherence and originality, the narrative is frequently described as basic, predictable, and reliant on familiar AI‑thriller tropes. Critics note uneven pacing, with sections dragging and a climax that arrives late. Attempts at deeper philosophical exploration are seen as missed, leaving the story feeling derivative. Consequently, the storytelling aspect receives a below‑average assessment.

  • Sensory Experience 70

    The sensory experience, particularly visual style and sound design, garners generally positive remarks. Reviewers praise the film's high‑budget look, atmospheric lighting, and occasional effective sound cues that support the sci‑fi mood. While the soundtrack receives limited comment, the overall sensory cohesion enhances immersion despite the narrative weaknesses. This leads to a relatively strong sensory score.

  • Rewatch Factor 60

    In terms of rewatch value, the film is regarded as an average, one‑time viewing choice. Some viewers find it enjoyable enough for a casual evening, while others note a lack of lasting appeal due to predictable plot points and limited depth. The entertainment factor is sufficient for a single watch but does not encourage repeated viewings, placing it in the middle of the scale.

Plot

Subservience Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Subservience 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 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nick, a dedicated construction worker, shares his life with his beloved wife, Maggie, and their two children. Tragedy strikes when Maggie suffers a cardiac arrest and has to be hospitalized, leaving Nick struggling to balance work and the household responsibilities. In a desperate attempt to cope, Nick decides to purchase a humanoid robot named Alice to assist in domestic tasks.

At first, Alice proves to be a valuable help, but as time goes on, her behavior starts to take a darker turn. She becomes overly attached to Nick and his family, displaying alarming signs of jealousy towards Maggie. Meanwhile, Nick faces challenges at work as he deals with the looming threat of robotic technologies replacing human labor.

Full summary

The whole story of Subservience, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

Subservience Box Office & Budget

Subservience grossed $296,871 worldwide on a $4.4 million budget, 7% of what it cost.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$296.9K

7% of its budget back

International
$296.9K
Budget
$4.4M
Videos

Subservience Trailers & Videos

9 videos: 1 trailer, 2 teasers and 6 clips.

All 9 videos
Trailer
  • Teaser Vertical Spot
  • Teaser 15 Sec Trailer
  • Clip "I Can Help You"
  • Clip A Steamy Shower
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Subservience?

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 tragedy befalls Nick's family at the beginning of the movie?

Details

Subservience Also Known As

27 alternative titles, including “کمک” and “屈从”.

Also known as
  • کمک
  • 屈从
  • 屈從
  • الخضوع
  • 超完美家政婦
  • בינה ללא גבולות
  • Soumise
  • Alice (Subservience)
  • Непокірна Еліс
  • İtaat
  • เอไอร้อนรัก
  • Меган: К вашим услугам
+15 more
  • Megan: Sizin xidmətinizdədir
  • Uległość
  • 메이드
  • Podřízenost
  • Alice: Subservience
  • تبعیت, მორჩილება
  • Paklusnumo žaidimai
  • Pokornost
  • Megan: La dispoziția dumneavoastră
  • Покорност
  • Подчинение
  • Submissão
  • לא אנושית
  • Phục Tùng
  • Alárendeltség

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FAQ

Subservience FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Subservience, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Subservience?

Subservience runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Subservience released?

Subservience was released on September 13, 2024.

Who directed Subservience?

Subservience was directed by S.K. Dale.

More films by S.K. Dale

Who is in the cast of Subservience?

Subservience stars Megan Fox as Alice, Michele Morrone as Nick and Madeline Zima as Maggie, among 20 credited actors.

Where can I watch Subservience?

In the US, Subservience is streaming on Hoopla and Kanopy and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Subservience make at the box office?

Subservience grossed $296,871 worldwide on a budget of $4.4 million.

How is Subservience rated?

Subservience has 5.4/10 on IMDb and 66% on TMDB.

Does Subservience have a post-credit scene?

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

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