Wifelike (2022)

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"They're too human to be perfect. She's too perfect to be human."

Movie · 2022 · 1h 45m · Released · Rated R · Science Fiction, Mystery, Thriller

Synopsis

A grieving detective in the near-future hunts down criminals who trade artificial humans on the black market. In the fight to end AI exploitation, an underground resistance attempts to infiltrate him by sabotaging the programming of the artificial human assigned as his companion to behave like his late wife. She begins to question her reality as memories of a past life begin to surface in a world where nothing is as it seems.

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Cast

  • Elena Kampouris as Meredith
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers as William
  • Doron Bell as Agent Black
  • Agam Darshi as Louise
  • Sara Sampaio as Wendy
  • Alix Villaret as Lydie
  • Fletcher Donovan as Keene
  • C.J. Perry Barnyashev as Holly
  • Stephen Lobo as Marion
  • Claire Friesen as Willa

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BingeNext's take

If you’re into science fiction with a mysterious and thrilling edge, Wifelike is a film that might grab your attention. Set in the near future, it follows a grieving detective who is chasing down criminals involved in trading artificial humans on the black market. What makes it interesting is the artificial human assigned to him, designed to act like his late wife, who starts to question her own reality as memories from a past life emerge. It’s a mix of emotional depth and futuristic intrigue, perfect for anyone who enjoys stories where technology and humanity collide, similar to films like Blade Runner or The Matrix Resurrections. The runtime is just over an hour and a half, so it’s a neat watch that keeps you guessing without dragging on. If you like your sci-fi with a blend of thriller and mystery, this one’s worth checking out.

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