Life Like (2019)

An idealistic attractive young couple acquires a stunning, life-like robot for guilt free help, but as the three grow closer, their perception of humanity will be altered forever.

Director:

Josh Janowicz

Writer:

Josh Janowicz

Stars:

James D'Arcy, Addison Timlin, Steven Strait

Cast

Credited cast:
James D'Arcy	...	Julian
Addison Timlin	...	Sophie
Steven Strait	...	Henry
Drew Van Acker	...	James
Mark Famiglietti	...	Ronald Gitts
Nicholas Baroudi	...	Agent Mulroy
Ellen Michelle Monohan	...	Jessica
Hilary Barraford	...	Mary
Lisann Valentin	...	Social Worker
Zealand Tallman	...	Young Henry
Akaash Yadav	...	Jeremy
Martin Sprock	...	Barry
Justine J. Hall	...	Rosa
Mikaela Holmes	...	Angie

Storyline

An idealistic attractive young couple acquires a stunning, life-like robot for guilt free help, but as the three grow closer, their perception of humanity will be altered forever.

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Plot Keywords:

young couple | male robot | household help | male to male kissing | gay interest | 

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Genres:

Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for language, sexuality, nudity and some violence

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 May 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Life Like

Filming Locations:

Central New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$1,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lionsgate, Sprockefeller Pictures, Wildfire Pictures (II)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

95 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39:1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The film was shot in 18 days.

User Reviews

Fun, but doesn't withstand too much scrutiny

With a little refinement this low-budget sexy sci-fi movie could have been seriously gripping and ultimately shocking. The central premise about interactions between humans and robots is intriguing and thought-provoking. It's offers some creepily sensual scenarios. The leads are good - especially Steven Strait as the robot, Henry. And it delivers some strong surprise twists toward the end. It's just a shame that the story is undermined by a sluggish start and a particularly annoying characterisation of the wife, Sofie, who is infuriatingly unlikeable. For the most part, however, it's quite well written - although the final plot twists needed more finessing. Still, worth a look.