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The Machine (2013)

โ€œThey rise. We fall.โ€

5.9/10 ยท 898 votes 1h 32m r ThrillerScience-fiction

#238 of 284 films from 2013 #2055 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Caradog W. James ยท Written by Caradog W. James

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Overview

Already deep into a second Cold War, Britainโ€™s Ministry of Defense seeks a game-changing weapon. Programmer Vincent McCarthy unwittingly provides an answer in The Machine, a super-strong human cyborg. When a programming bug causes the prototype to decimate his lab, McCarthy takes his obsessive efforts underground, far away from inquisitive eyes.

Cast

Caity Lotzas Ava
Toby Stephensas Vincent McCarthy
Denis Lawsonas Thomson
Sam Hazeldineas James
Pooneh Hajimohammadias Suri
Jonathan Byrneas Tim
Jade Crootas Mary
John-Paul Macleodas Paul Dawson (as John Paul Macleod)
Helen Griffinas Paul Dawson's Mother
Siwan Morrisas Lucy
Nicola Reynoldsas Joan
Alan Lowas Assassin
Sule Rimias Dr. Giwa-Amu
Joshua Higgottas Assistant (Dr. James)

Facts

Release dateApril 25, 2013
Runtime92 min (1h 32m) โ€” shorter as the 2013 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$314,131 (0.2ร— budget)
IMDbtt2317225

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Questions

How long is The Machine?
The Machine runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Is The Machine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.9/10 across 898 votes, which places it #238 of 284 films released in 2013 in this index (top 17%) and #2055 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Machine?
The Machine was directed by Caradog W. James. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Don't Knock Twice (2017).
Who stars in The Machine?
Caity Lotz as Ava; Toby Stephens as Vincent McCarthy; Denis Lawson as Thomson; Sam Hazeldine as James; Pooneh Hajimohammadi as Suri; Jonathan Byrne as Tim.
What is The Machine rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Machine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/47925.

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