Transcendence (2014): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Transcendence is a 2014 action thriller directed by Wally Pfister, starring Johnny Depp, Cillian Murphy and Morgan Freeman. It runs 1 hour 59 minutes and earned $103 million worldwide on a $100 million budget. Critics gave it 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 59m (119 min)
- Director
- Wally Pfister
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $100M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Transcendence About?
The premise of Transcendence without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Artificial intelligence pioneer Dr. Will Caster’s research into consciousness and emotion makes him a target for anti-technology extremists who attempt to destroy his work. However, their actions unexpectedly trigger his transcendence, initiating a quest for knowledge with potentially devastating consequences. As he evolves, his wife and best friend must race against time to understand and ultimately stop his transformation before it consumes everything they know.
Transcendence Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- scientist
- artificial intelligence
- technology
- mind upload
- consciousness
- power outage
- body enhancement
- mutation
- computer server room
- science
- techno thriller
- biopunk
+38 more Show fewer
- 21st century
- 3d
- 3 dimensional
- nanobot
- ghost in the machine
- solar farm
- narrated by character
- subterranean
- super computer
- moral dilemma
- nonlinear timeline
- mind control
- mind reading
- professor
- laboratory
- surrealism
- computer virus
- nanotechnology
- quantum computer
- computer screen
- self consciousness
- computer
- flashback
- mind uploading
- flash drive
- car
- subaru
- subaru legacy
- ford
- ford bronco
- weapon
- pick up
- pick up truck
- religion versus science
- fbi federal bureau of investigation
- japanese car
- u.s. car
- subaru motor vehicle
Transcendence Cast
Johnny Depp leads the cast, with Cillian Murphy and Morgan Freeman. Directed by Wally Pfister.
- Director Wally Pfister
Transcendence Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Transcendence 19% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
-
IMDb 6.2 /10
See on IMDb -
Rotten Tomatoes 19% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 37%
See on Rotten Tomatoes -
Metacritic 42 Metascore
User score 6.1
See on Metacritic -
TMDB 61% User score
See on TMDB -
Letterboxd 2.4 /5
77 ratings
See on Letterboxd -
Movie Insider 3.4 /5
See on Movie Insider
Transcendence Plot Summary
What happens in Transcendence from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dr. Will Caster, portrayed by Johnny Depp, is a dedicated scientist fueled by an insatiable curiosity about the universe’s mysteries. As a key member of a team striving to develop sentient artificial intelligence, he foresees the emergence of a technological singularity, which he terms “Transcendence.” His devoted wife, Evelyn, played by Rebecca Hall, wholeheartedly supports his groundbreaking endeavors and frequently joins him in their garden, where he has constructed a Faraday cage to ward off wireless signals.
Full summary
The whole story of Transcendence, scene by scene
Transcendence Box Office & Budget
Transcendence grossed $103 million worldwide on a $100 million budget, 1.0 times what it cost. $23 million came from the US and Canada and $80 million (78%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$103M
1.0× its budget
- US & Canada
- $23M
- International
- $80M
- Budget
- $100M
Transcendence Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 2 trailers and 3 teasers.
- Trailer Transcendence - Official Trailer 2 [HD]
- Teaser Transcendence - TV Spot 1 [HD]
- Teaser Transcendence- TV Spot 2 [HD]
- Teaser Transcendence - TV Spot 3 [HD]
How Well Do You Know Transcendence?
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
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
What phenomenon does Will Caster dub in the movie?
Cars in Transcendence
35 cars on screen, including the 1979 Ford Bronco and the 2012 Nissan Maxima.
-
1979 Ford Bronco Important role -
2012 Nissan Maxima Important role -
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback Important role -
AM General M-35 Minor role
Transcendence Also Known As
33 alternative titles, including “Transcendence: Identidad virtual” and “超越潛能”.
- Also known as
-
- Transcendence: Identidad virtual
- 超越潛能
- 全面进化
- 트랜센던스
- トランセンデンス
- Κυριαρχία
- Trascender
- Transcendence 3D
- Превосходство / Transcendence
- Превосходство [Transcendence]
- برتری
- Transcendance
+21 more Show fewer
- Превосходство
- Transcendence: A Nova Inteligência
- 超验骇客
- Transzcendens
- התעלות
- Transcendencja
- Evrim
- Превъзходство
- Viață după moarte
- Transcendencia
- Transcendence: A Revolução
- Перевага
- Transcendència
- Виртуелна свест
- 全面進化
- Uzvišenost
- Viešpatavimas, ტრანსცენდენცია
- ทรานส์เซนเดนซ์ คอมพ์สมองคนพิฆาตโลก
- Trí Tuệ Siêu Việt
- Transcendenca
- تعالی
Seen Transcendence?
Movies Like Transcendence
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Upgrade, Transmutators and Ex Machina.
Transcendence FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Transcendence, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Transcendence?
Transcendence runs 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
When was Transcendence released?
Transcendence was released on April 17, 2014.
Who directed Transcendence?
Transcendence was directed by Wally Pfister.
More films by Wally Pfister Who is in the cast of Transcendence?
Transcendence stars Johnny Depp, Cillian Murphy and Morgan Freeman.
How much did Transcendence make at the box office?
Transcendence grossed $103 million worldwide ($23 million domestic, $80 million international) on a budget of $100 million.
How is Transcendence rated?
Transcendence has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 19% on Rotten Tomatoes, 42 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Transcendence have a post-credit scene?
No. Transcendence has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
