I Am Mother (2019)

67% User Rating

1h 54min

"She’ll keep you safe."

A teenage girl is raised underground by a robot "Mother", designed to repopulate the earth following an extinction event. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news.

Grant SputoreDirector

Cast

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Clara Rugaard

Daughter

Rose Byrne

Mother (voice)

Hilary Swank

Woman

Luke Hawker

Mother

Tahlia Sturzaker

Child

Maddie Lenton

Infant

Hazel Sandery

Toddler

Summer Lenton

Toddler

Jacob Nolan

Brother

Tracy Britton

Teacher (uncredited)

Reviews (2)

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SWITCH.

Rating 80%

June 21, 2019

As technology edges closer to our bodies, and the notion of genetic engineering and artificially intelligent drones begin to feel less outlandish, these age-old questions on the ethics and impact of science take on a more urgent dimension. ‘I Am Mother’ explores them with intelligence and style. Not only is it by far the best science fiction film to emerge from among the multitude of Netflix Originals, but cult gem status surely beckons. - Jake Watt Read Jake's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-i-am-mother-finally-a-great-netflix-sci-fi-film Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.