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Transcendence

Transcendence

Yesterday, Dr. Will Caster was only human...

20146.11h 59m

Overview

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.

Directed by Wally Pfister
Written by Jack Paglen
Produced by Broderick Johnson, Andrew A. Kosove, Kate Cohen
Box OfficeBudget: $100.0MRevenue: $103.0M

Top Cast

Johnny Depp

Johnny Depp

Dr. Will Caster

Rebecca Hall

Rebecca Hall

Evelyn Caster

Paul Bettany

Paul Bettany

Max Waters

Cillian Murphy

Cillian Murphy

Agent Donald Buchanan

Kate Mara

Kate Mara

Bree

Cole Hauser

Cole Hauser

Colonel Stevens

Morgan Freeman

Morgan Freeman

Joseph Tagger

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Martin

Cory Hardrict

Cory Hardrict

Joel Edmund

Falk Hentschel

Falk Hentschel

Bob

Themes & Keywords

mind controlartificial intelligence (a.i.)computer virustechnologynanotechnologysuper computerresurrectionloveterrorismscientistextremistmoral dilemmacomputer scientistmind transferquantum computermind uploadingthoughtfulabsurd

About Transcendence

Transcendence is a thriller, science fiction, drama, mystery film released in 2014 exploring themes of mind control, artificial intelligence (a.i.), computer virus, technology, nanotechnology, super computer. Directed by Wally Pfister, it stars Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany. 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.

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