In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.
Directed by Spike Jonze
future
artificial intelligence (a.i.)
computer
satire
love
loneliness
transhumanism
los angeles, california
heartbreak
semi autobiographical
speculative
singularity
near future
serene
intimate
provocative
dramatic
comforting
operating system
Rank
#25 in 2013·#1296 overall
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Cast
Joaquin Phoenix
Theodore
Scarlett Johansson
Samantha (voice)
Lynn Adrianna
Letter Writer #1
Lisa Renee Pitts
Letter Writer #2
Gabe Gomez
Letter Writer #3
Chris Pratt
Paul
Artt Butler
Text Voice (voice)
May Lindstrom
Sexy Pregnant TV Star
Rooney Mara
Catherine
Bill Hader
Chat Room Friend #2 (voice)
Kristen Wiig
SexyKitten (voice)
Brian D. Johnson
OS1 Commercial Lead
Crew
Spike Jonze
Director
Spike Jonze
Writer
Régine Chassagne
Original Music Composer
Richard Reed Parry
Original Music Composer
Win Butler
Original Music Composer
Will Butler
Original Music Composer
Hoyte van Hoytema
Director of Photography
Megan Ellison
Producer
Vincent Landay
Producer
Spike Jonze
Producer
Daniel Lupi
Executive Producer
Ren Klyce
Music Supervisor
Popular Reviews
11866 reviews
Sarish DeotalePRO
9.3★ · 07/23/24
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Katie ReevesratePRO
8.3★ · 10/28/24
one of my fav movies ever, explores all my fav themes
one of my fav movies ever, explores all my fav themes
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Brady
10.0★ · 02/14/26
In other news, I’ve just learned there is a not-so-small group of people on reddit (r/MyBoyfriendIsAI) that are currently crashing out over the GPT-4o model being retired because it means they will be losing their romantic partner.
In other news, I’ve just learned there is a not-so-small group of people on reddit (r/MyBoyfriendIsAI) that are currently crashing out over the GPT-4o model being retired because it means they will be losing their romantic partner.
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Adam
10.0★ · 02/27/25
Give this man a her. ❤️
Give this man a her. ❤️
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Liam RPRO
9.4★ · 10/28/24
fantastic vibes and atmosphere, visuals are beautiful, great topic
fantastic vibes and atmosphere, visuals are beautiful, great topic