I Am Mother

"She’ll keep you safe."

2019 1h 53m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 2,966

Science FictionThriller

Synopsis

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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.

“She’ll keep you safe.”

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Cast

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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Grant Sputore
Writers: Michael Lloyd Green, Grant Sputore, Michael Lloyd Green
Languages: English
Countries: Australia, United States of America, Luxembourg

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 3 countries: Australia, United States of America, Luxembourg.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Grant Sputore, shot by Steve Annis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Dan Luscombe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Sean Lahiff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Clara Rugaard and Rose Byrne and Hilary Swank carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "She’ll keep you safe.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6292852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Grant Sputore directs. Steve Annis behind the camera. Dan Luscombe scores. Sean Lahiff cuts. Produced in Australia, United States of America, Luxembourg. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2International production across 3 countries: Australia, United States of America, Luxembourg.
3Directed by Grant Sputore, shot by Steve Annis. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Dan Luscombe. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Sean Lahiff shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Clara Rugaard and Rose Byrne and Hilary Swank carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "She’ll keep you safe.".
8IMDB entry: tt6292852 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Released under 11 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography: Steve Annis
Original score: Dan Luscombe
Editing: Sean Lahiff
Production design: Hugh Bateup
Costume design: Mariot Kerr
Makeup / hair: Karen Gower
Sound: Pete Smith
Stunt coordinator: Steve McQuillan
Runtime: 113 min · 1h 53m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Box office: $643,593
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: I Am Mother (2019)

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SWITCH.2019-06-21
★ 8/10
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.
Gimly2019-08-25
★ 5/10
Bottle-episode sci-fi films have treated me pretty well in the past. I Am Mother is not the greatest example of such a thing, but it is a fair one. Props in particular when it comes to the titular Mother, who absolutely feels realistic in this. Final rating:★★½ - Had a lot that appealed to me, didn’t quite work as a whole.