Is Ex Machina appropriate for children?

**Ex Machina** is a thought-provoking sci-fi thriller with strong violence and language that makes it unsuitable for children. The film contains moderate sexual content and disturbing scenes involving an artificial intelligence experiment. Due to its R rating and mature themes, it's best reserved for older teens and adults.

What age is Ex Machina suitable for?

Our verdict for Ex Machina is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Ex Machina safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Strong

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Sexual Content

Moderate

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Horror / Scary

Moderate

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2015

Rating

Genre

Drama, Science Fiction

Synopsis

Caleb, a coder at the world's largest internet company, wins a competition to spend a week at a private mountain retreat belonging to Nathan, the reclusive CEO of the company. But when Caleb arrives at the remote location he finds that he will have to participate in a strange and fascinating experiment in which he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, housed in the body of a beautiful robot girl.

Cast

Domhnall Gleeson

Caleb

Alicia Vikander

Ava

Oscar Isaac

Nathan

Sonoya Mizuno

Kyoko

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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