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Why people love it

Automata (2014) stuck because it commits to its thriller premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Gabe Ibáñez's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The thriller and science fiction blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 50m · ★ 5.9

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  1. 96match

    1.Blade Runner (1982)

    ★ 7.9 · Science Fiction · Drama · Thriller · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Blade Runner (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.The Terminator (1984)

    ★ 7.7 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, The Terminator (1984) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • fuboTV
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    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  3. 92match

    3.Looper (2012)

    ★ 6.9 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 1h 58m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Looper (2012) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • YouTube TV
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  4. 90match

    4.The Island (2005)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, The Island (2005) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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  5. 88match

    5.Escape from New York (1981)

    ★ 7.0 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Escape from New York (1981) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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  6. 86match

    6.I Am Mother (2019)

    ★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, I Am Mother (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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  7. 84match

    7.Subservience (2024)

    ★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Horror · Thriller · 1h 45m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Subservience (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    8.Wifelike (2022)

    ★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Mystery · Thriller · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Wifelike (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in thriller and science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

    ★ 7.6 · Science Fiction · Drama · 2h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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    10.Chappie (2015)

    ★ 6.8 · Crime · Action · Science Fiction · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    If Automata clicked for you, Chappie (2015) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • YouTube TV
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
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FAQ

What should I watch after Automata?
Try Blade Runner, The Terminator, Looper—each shares DNA with Automata while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Automata?
Automata (2014) is best described as Thriller, Science Fiction. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Automata worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 5.9/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this thriller lane.

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