I Am Mother (2019)

A teenage girl is raised underground by a kindly robot "Mother" -- designed to repopulate the earth following the extinction of mankind. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news.

Director:

Grant Sputore

Writers:

Michael Lloyd Green (screenplay by), Grant Sputore (story by)

Stars:

Luke Hawker, Rose Byrne, Maddie Lenton

Cast

Cast overview:
Luke Hawker	...	Mother
Rose Byrne	...	Mother (voice)
Maddie Lenton	...	Infant
Summer Lenton	...	Toddler
Hazel Sandery	...	Toddler
Tahlia Sturzaker	...	Child
Clara Rugaard	...	Daughter
Hilary Swank	...	Woman
Jacob Nolan	...	Brother

Storyline

After a global apocalypse, an android called "Mother" is responsible for repopulating Earth using a collection of embryos stored in an underground failsafe bunker. Her teenage daughter, who she raised from an embryo, is submitted to classes and tests to assess her development as human being. When the daughter finds a mouse inside the base, she suspects that the outside is no longer contaminated. One day, she sees a wounded woman outside the base and lets her in. Soon she learns something that will affect her relationship with Mother and which will change her forever.

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Plot Keywords:

apocalypse | robot | civilisation | mother | technology | 

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Taglines:

She'll keep you safe

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Certificate:

TV-14

Details

Official Sites:

Kojo

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 June 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

I Am Mother

Filming Locations:

Adelaide Studios, 226 Fullarton Road, Glenside, South Australia, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

The Penguin Empire, Southern Light Films, Rhea Films (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

113 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

While the plot for "I Am Mother" has many unique aspects, there are several noticeable similarities with the anime, "Casshan".

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Goofs

When Woman (Hillary Swank) enters the air lock, Daughter makes her put on protective equipment. (suit and respirator(gas mask). When using a respirator, it only filters out the air that its breathed in, the outgoing air is forced through a one way valve. Therefore it will offer no protection if 'Woman' is infected with sort of airborne contaminate, as what she breaths out will not pass through an filters.

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Connections

Features The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)

User Reviews

A visually impressive Sci-fi thriller

I am Mother is a gorgeous looking movie, there was times where I couldn't tell if I was seeing CGI or particle effects, which just goes to show, that you don't need a big budget to make a movie like this.

Without spoiling the movie, I am Mother takes place within a facility, and for most of the movie, you follow a young woman as she is raised by a highly intelligent AI. Now a movie like this can get boring, but like movies such as Ex Machina, I am Mother always keeps you interested. While some may find the film boring due to its slow plot, those who enjoy good sci-fi thrillers that are slow burners, will find a great deal of enjoyment from this film.

The main lead, played by Clara Rugaard, gives a brilliant performance. And considering that she is unknown, and going head to head with a powerhouse like Hilary Swank, shows how much of a talented young actress that she is. The robot voiced by Rose Byrne is the highlight of the movie, as it is very difficult during most of the movie, to try and understand if it means bad or good, and that is due to the clever writing and directing.

I am Mother is a very entertaining movie, and many will love it if they enjoy movies like it, but many more may find it boring. But the production design, the visuals, directing and acting is spot on, and is by far one of the best Netflix movies.

8/10