I Am Mother

In a post-apocalyptic future, a teenage girl known as "Daughter" is raised by a robot named "Mother" in a secure facility. Mother's purpose is to repopulate the Earth after a catastrophic extinction event. Daughter's isolated existence is shattered when an outsider, "Woman," arrives with a dire warning, forcing Daughter to question everything she has been taught about her world and Mother's true intentions.

I Am Mother received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its suspenseful atmosphere, thought-provoking themes, and strong performances, particularly from Clara Rugaard as Daughter and Hilary Swank. Some critics noted that while the film's premise was compelling, its ending left some narrative threads open to interpretation.

• Praised for its tense and suspenseful narrative.

• Lauded for its compelling central mystery and exploration of artificial intelligence and humanity.

• Received acclaim for strong performances and stylish direction.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's intriguing sci-fi premise and the unsettling atmosphere it created. Many found the moral and ethical questions posed by Mother's actions to be thought-provoking, although some felt the plot became slightly convoluted.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the AACTA Awards.

The robot "Mother" was brought to life using a combination of practical effects, puppetry, and CGI, with actor Luke Hawker performing inside the suit for many scenes.