Her (2013)
Kernel Score: 94% · 15,105 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction, Drama
Released: 2013-12-18
Runtime: 126 minutes
Is Her worth watching?
Must-watch. A lonely man falls for his AI operating system, in a gentle and thoughtful look at modern loneliness. It's tender, strange and quietly funny, with a lovely performance from Joaquin Phoenix.
Watch it if you
- like slow, thoughtful romances
- enjoy near-future ideas about technology
- want a film that's moving and unusual
Skip it if you
- want fast pacing or action
- dislike films that feel melancholy
Best for: Quiet solo night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Her
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.
Her parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Her is an R-rated science fiction romance dealing with loneliness and an unconventional AI relationship.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — R-rated romance involving an intimate relationship with an AI; keywords include intimate and heartbreak themes.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Her
If you liked Her, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) — 90%: Offbeat, moving look at love and memory
- Being John Malkovich (1999) — 85%: Same writer-director's earlier strangeness, if you want weird
- A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) — 79%: Humans and artificial minds forming real bonds
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — 85%: Slow science fiction about what makes a person real
- Arrival (2016) — 85%: Intelligent sci-fi with emotional weight
- Moon (2009) — 87%: Lonely man and a machine in a slow, human story
Director
Cast
- Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore
- Scarlett Johansson as Samantha (voice)
- Lynn Adrianna as Letter Writer #1
- Lisa Renee Pitts as Letter Writer #2
- Gabe Gomez as Letter Writer #3
- Chris Pratt as Paul
- Artt Butler as Text Voice (voice)
- May Lindstrom as Sexy Pregnant TV Star
- Rooney Mara as Catherine
- Bill Hader as Chat Room Friend #2 (voice)
Her FAQ
Is Her worth watching?
Must-watch. A lonely man falls for his AI operating system, in a gentle and thoughtful look at modern loneliness. It's tender, strange and quietly funny, with a lovely performance from Joaquin Phoenix.
Where can I watch Her?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Her OK for kids?
Her is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Her is an R-rated science fiction romance dealing with loneliness and an unconventional AI relationship.
What movies are like Her?
If you liked Her, try Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, A.I. Artificial Intelligence and Blade Runner 2049.