Transcendence
“Yesterday, Dr. Will Caster was only human...”
Synopsis
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Transcendence - TV Spot 3 [HD]
Type: Teaser • Published 2014-04-15
Top Cast
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Johnny Depp
Dr. Will Caster
Rebecca Hall
Evelyn Caster
Morgan Freeman
Joseph Tagger
Paul Bettany
Max Waters
Cillian Murphy
Agent Donald Buchanan
Kate Mara
Bree
Cole Hauser
Colonel Stevens
Clifton Collins Jr.
Martin
Cory Hardrict
Joel Edmund
Falk Hentschel
Bob
Josh Stewart
Paul
Luce Rains
Roger
Fernando Chien
Heng
Steven Liu
Chiu
Xander Berkeley
Dr. Thomas Casey
Lukas Haas
James Thomas
Wallace Langham
Dr. Strauss
James Burnett
Meth Head #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 17, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 25, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$103M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.03x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Wally Pfister
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Paglen
- Original Score
- Mychael Danna
- Original Title
- Transcendence
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 59m
- Production Budget
- $100M
- Worldwide Gross
- $103M
- Production Studios
- Alcon Entertainment, DMG Entertainment, Straight Up Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Wally Pfister
Jack Paglen
Mychael Danna
Jess Hall, Hans Bjerno, Josh Bleibtreu, Steve Koster, Mark Vargo
David Rosenbloom
Emma Thomas, Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Christopher Nolan, Kate Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Wally Pfister
Director
Broderick Johnson
Producer
Andrew A. Kosove
Producer
Kate Cohen
Producer
Annie Marter
Producer
Jack Paglen
Writer
Marisa Polvino
Producer
Jess Hall
Director of Photography
Chris Seagers
Production Design
Darrin Prescott
Stunt Coordinator
Wade Allen
Stunt Coordinator
Nathan McGuinness
Visual Effects Supervisor
George L. Little
Costume Design
David Rosenbloom
Editor
Aaron Ryder
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Transcendence
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Transcendence about?
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.
Who directed Transcendence?
Transcendence was directed by Wally Pfister.
Who stars in Transcendence?
The principal cast of Transcendence includes Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany, Cillian Murphy.
When was Transcendence released and how long is it?
Transcendence was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 59m.
What was the box office and production budget of Transcendence?
Transcendence had a reported production budget of $100M and grossed $103M at the worldwide box office (1.03 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Transcendence?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Transcendence was composed by Mychael Danna.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Transcendence?
Transcendence holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).