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2001 · 146 min · PG-13

A.I. Artificial Intelligence

Directed by Steven Spielberg · Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure

A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) is a Drama film, directed by Steven Spielberg set in New Jersey and New York City during the far future. It runs 146 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A dystopian, with a melancholic and surreal dreamlike tone. Themes of technology/ai anxiety, love & longing, and identity run throughout.

Composer
John Williams
Cinematography
Janusz Kamiński
Cast
Haley Joel OsmentJude LawFrances O'ConnorSam RobardsJake ThomasWilliam HurtKen LeungClark Gregg

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New JerseyNew York City
Setting
UrbanSuburban
When
Far Future

Premise & themes

Premise
Dystopian
Themes
technology/AI anxietyLove & LongingIdentity
Tone
MelancholicSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadChild LeadNon Human Lead
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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