Ex Machina

A young programmer is selected to participate in a breakthrough experiment in artificial intelligence by evaluating the human qualities of a breathtaking female A.I.

Alex Garland (Annihilation) made his directorial debut with this cerebral thriller starring Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, and Oscar Isaac.

Oscar winner for Best Achievement in Visual Effects and nominated for Best Screenplay. BAFTA nominated for Best Film. Golden Globe nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role.

"The year's most seductive high-IQ drama." - Richard Corliss, TIME Magazine

"For a first-time director, Garland seems assured. His sharp, sparse dialogue and meticulous direction are equally compelling, and the trio of lead performances are top-notch." - Claudia Puig, USA Today