Ex Machina is a 2014 science fiction film written and directed by Alex Garland. The film stars Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander. The film follows Caleb Smith (Gleeson), a programmer who is invited by his company's CEO, Nathan Bateman (Isaac), to participate in a Turing test with an artificial intelligence (AI) named Ava (Vikander).
Ex Machina is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that has been praised for its performances, direction, and screenplay. However, the film also contains some disturbing and violent scenes that may be inappropriate for younger viewers. There is also nudity and strong language in the film.
In this parents guide, we will discuss the film's content and themes in more detail and provide a recommendation for the appropriate age group. We will also provide some tips for talking to your children about the film after they have seen it.
ex machina parents guide
Thought-provoking, visually stunning, disturbing scenes.
- Nudity
- Strong language
- Violence
- Existential themes
- Sexual themes
- Artificial intelligence
- Power dynamics
- Manipulation
Recommended for ages 17 and up.