A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Kernel Score: 79% · 6,547 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Science Fiction, Adventure
Released: 2001-06-29
Runtime: 146 minutes
Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence worth watching?
Worth watching. Spielberg's take on a Kubrick idea follows a robot boy who wants to be loved. It's long, odd and uneven, but at its best it's moving and strange, and few films handle the ethics so directly.
Watch it if you
- like sci-fi about what makes us human
- enjoy emotional, odd fables
- want something thoughtful
Skip it if you
- want fast pacing
- dislike sad, uneven endings
Best for: Solo night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch A.I. Artificial Intelligence
- Stream: Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock, MGM+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
David, a robotic boy—the first of his kind programmed to love—is adopted as a test case by a Cybertronics employee and his wife. Though he gradually becomes their child, a series of unexpected circumstances make this life impossible for David.
A.I. Artificial Intelligence parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 sci-fi drama explores dark, dystopian themes and includes sexual subject matter via a gigolo robot character.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — A grim dystopian world with scenes of robots being destroyed and moments of peril that can be disturbing.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Thematic sexual content tied to a robotic 'gigolo' and prostitution references, though not graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like A.I. Artificial Intelligence
If you liked A.I. Artificial Intelligence, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Blade Runner (1982) — 94%: Landmark sci-fi about what it means to be human.
- Ex Machina (2015) — 85%: Thoughtful drama about a human-like machine.
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — 85%: Visually rich follow-up on artificial life.
- Bicentennial Man (1999) — 82%: Gentler story about a robot who wants to be human.
- Interstellar (2014) — 95%: Emotional, big-idea sci-fi.
- Finch (2021) — 87%: Warm story about a robot and its human.
Director
Cast
- Haley Joel Osment as David
- Jude Law as Gigolo Joe
- Frances O'Connor as Monica Swinton
- Sam Robards as Henry Swinton
- Jake Thomas as Martin Swinton
- William Hurt as Prof. Hobby
- Jack Angel as Teddy (voice)
- Robin Williams as Dr. Know (voice)
- Ben Kingsley as Specialist (voice)
- Meryl Streep as Blue Mecha (voice)
A.I. Artificial Intelligence FAQ
Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence worth watching?
Worth watching. Spielberg's take on a Kubrick idea follows a robot boy who wants to be loved. It's long, odd and uneven, but at its best it's moving and strange, and few films handle the ethics so directly.
Where can I watch A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
In the US you can stream A.I. Artificial Intelligence on Fubo, Paramount+, Peacock and MGM+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A.I. Artificial Intelligence OK for kids?
A.I. Artificial Intelligence is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 sci-fi drama explores dark, dystopian themes and includes sexual subject matter via a gigolo robot character.
What movies are like A.I. Artificial Intelligence?
If you liked A.I. Artificial Intelligence, try Blade Runner, Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049 and Bicentennial Man.