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7.6 / 10(14,709 votes)IMDbR20151h 48m$36.9M Worldwide GrossUnited Kingdom, United States of America

Ex Machina

“There is nothing more human than the will to survive.”

Synopsis

Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Ex Machina | Boy Meets Ava | Official HD Trailer 4 | A24Official

Type: Trailer • Published 2015-05-01

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Beijing International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

April 10, 2015

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Digital Streaming Debut

July 17, 2022

VOD & Digital Platforms

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

July 14, 2015

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedCommercial Hit (2.46x ROI)

Production Budget

$15M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$36.9M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

2.46x

+$21.9M net gain

Theatrical Status

Profitable

Box office tier

Budget: $15MWorldwide: $36.9M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alex Garland
Screenplay & Story
Alex Garland
Original Score
Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow
Original Title
Ex Machina
Country of Origin
United Kingdom, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 48m
Production Budget
$15M
Worldwide Gross
$36.9M
Production Studios
DNA Films, Film4 Productions, IAC Films, Scott Rudin Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alex Garland

Screenplay & Story

Alex Garland

Original Score & Music

Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow

Director of Photography

Rob Hardy

Film Editing

Mark Day

Producers

Allon Reich, Andrew Macdonald, Scott Rudin, Tessa Ross, Eli Bush

Department Leadership Roster

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Writer

Alex Garland

Alex Garland

Director

Allon Reich

Allon Reich

Producer

Andrew Macdonald

Andrew Macdonald

Producer

Mark Day

Mark Day

Editor

Mark Digby

Mark Digby

Production Design

Sammy Sheldon

Sammy Sheldon

Costume Design

Rob Hardy

Rob Hardy

Director of Photography

Ben Salisbury

Ben Salisbury

Original Music Composer

Geoff Barrow

Geoff Barrow

Original Music Composer

Sara Bennett

Visual Effects Supervisor

Andy Bennett

Andy Bennett

Stunt Coordinator

John Lockwood

Visual Effects Supervisor

Andrew Whitehurst

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)MA 15+
Canada14A
Germany (FSK)12

FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ex Machina.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ex Machina

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Ex Machina about?

Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl.

Who directed Ex Machina?

Ex Machina was directed by Alex Garland.

Who stars in Ex Machina?

The principal cast of Ex Machina includes Domhnall Gleeson, Alicia Vikander, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno, Corey Johnson.

When was Ex Machina released and how long is it?

Ex Machina was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.

What was the box office and production budget of Ex Machina?

Ex Machina had a reported production budget of $15M and grossed $36.9M at the worldwide box office (2.46 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).

Who composed the musical score for Ex Machina?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Ex Machina was composed by Ben Salisbury, Geoff Barrow.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Ex Machina?

Ex Machina holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).