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M3GAN (2022)

โ€œShe's more than a toy. She's family.โ€

7.0/10 ยท 5,030 votes 1h 42m pg-13 HorrorScience-fiction

#99 of 226 films from 2022 #221 of 1243 in horror

Directed by Gerard Johnstone ยท Written by James Wan, Akela Cooper

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Overview

A brilliant toy company roboticist uses artificial intelligence to develop M3GAN, a life-like doll programmed to emotionally bond with her newly orphaned niece. But when the doll's programming works too well, she becomes overprotective of her new friend with terrifying results.

Cast

Allison Williamsas Gemma
Violet McGrawas Cady
Amie Donaldas M3gan
Jenna Davisas M3gan (voice)
Ronny Chiengas David
Brian Jordan Alvarezas Cole
Jen Van Eppsas Tess
Stephane Garneau-Montenas Kurt
Lori Dungeyas Celia
Amy Usherwoodas Lydia
Jack Cassidyas Brandon
Michael Saccenteas Greg
Samson Chan-Boonas Officer Carter
Kira Josephsonas Ava

Facts

Release dateDecember 28, 2022
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” shorter as the 2022 average of 113 min
GenresHorror, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$12,000,000
Box office$180,089,109 (15.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt8760708

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M3GAN 2.0M3GAN 2.02025 ยท โ˜… 7.1 ยท 2h 0m HouseboundHousebound2014 ยท โ˜… 6.6 ยท 1h 51m

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Questions

How long is M3GAN?
M3GAN runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is M3GAN worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 5,030 votes, which places it #99 of 226 films released in 2022 in this index (top 57%) and #221 among 1243 horror titles.
Who directed M3GAN?
M3GAN was directed by Gerard Johnstone. Other well-rated titles by the same director: M3GAN 2.0 (2025), Housebound (2014).
Who stars in M3GAN?
Allison Williams as Gemma; Violet McGraw as Cady; Amie Donald as M3gan; Jenna Davis as M3gan (voice); Ronny Chieng as David; Brian Jordan Alvarez as Cole.
What is M3GAN rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for M3GAN?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/129924.

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