Summary

In a near-future where artificial intelligence has evolved into fully realized companions Theodore, a lonely letter-writer, begins a relationship with Samantha, an AI operating system. As their intimacy deepens, the story examines what it means to love, to grow, and to be known.

About the Author

In his first original screenplay, Jonze strips away spectacle to create an emotionally driven story about technology. You can see the influence of his earlier work with Charlie Kaufmann, which explores similar themes of surrealism and identity, in Being John Malkovich and Adaptation. The film succeeds at blending surreal concepts with deep emotional truth, making the speculative technology feel eerily plausible.

When you should watch this

• When navigating relationships shaped by digital communication

• If worried about a growing relationship with chatGPT

• Curious about how technology reshapes human connection

• Worry about the future with AI reshaping the workforce