The Pod Generation

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Sophie Barthes

Producer:

Nadia Khamlichi, Genevieve Lemal, Martin Metz

Release Date:

Aug 11, 2023

Runtime:

1hr 49m

Synopsis

A New York couple, Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy (Chiwetel Ejiofor), live in a not-so-distant future where technology provides ever-more convenient living. A rising tech company executive, Rachel lands a coveted spot at the Womb Center, which offers couples a convenient (and shareable) maternity by way of detachable artificial wombs, or pods. But Alvy, a botanist with an affection for nature, prefers a natural pregnancy. And yet, as Rachel’s AI therapist puts it, why is that “natural?” So begins the tech-paved path to parenthood.

Cast

  • Emilia Clarke
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor
  • Vinette Robinson
  • Veerle Dejaeger
  • Lamara Strijdhaftig
  • Emma De Poot
  • Kyoung Her
  • Karel Van Cutsem
  • Nilson David
  • Bernard Gallant

Letterboxd User Reviews

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RATINGS 5 FANS
2.7
  • Jan 22, 2023

    "it would be bad to gestate a baby in a plastic egg that u control with an app" ok ty for telling me that

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    David Sims
    David Sims
    Sep 4, 2023

    I wish the themes in this movie were explored further and with more consequence. I still rather enjoyed it nonetheless.

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    elvisthealien
    elvisthealien
    Jan 20, 2023

    He was a botanist, she worked at futuristic Amazon. Can I make it any more obvious?

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    Allanah ❤️‍🔥
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    Jan 21, 2023

    like a black mirror episode if it were feature length and oddly optimistic

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    jourdain searles
    jourdain searles
    Aug 31, 2023

    Plenty of interesting ideas, sci-fi world building and solid performances from Chiwitel Ejiofor and Emilia Clarke make this a watchable diversion. However, the idea presented could have a used a bit longer gestation period before being let out of the pod. The overarching…

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    Kevflix And Chill
    Kevflix And Chill
    Jan 19, 2023

    Emilia Clarke is delightful

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    Amanda the Jedi
    Amanda the Jedi
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    Sep 4, 2023

    I don't know man. If the egg hatches into a dragon, I should like it even more. 🐉👑 #got

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    Realkinoshit
    Realkinoshit
    Jan 19, 2023

    this was just the first movie I ever watched at Sundance 🥲

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    Reece
    Reece
    Aug 16, 2023

    I'm gonna tell my AI kids this is how they were born.

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    MarMar
    MarMar

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Metacritic

60
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Based on 23 Critics
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USER SCORE (3)

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40
Aug 17, 2023

Part sci-fi satire, part futuristic dramedy, and almost entirely sterile, The Pod Generation seeks to make lofty comments about our world, and the politics of women’s and workers’ autonomy. However, it scarcely has anything to offer beyond the sleek technological designs it tries and fails to critique.

Metacritic review by Siddhant Adlakha
Siddhant Adlakha
IGN
80
Jan 26, 2023

The Pod Generation is a science-fiction film with something to say and forces us to confront our future by asking questions. Just because we can screw around with biology, should we? Sophie Barthes’ futuristic tale is worth watching just for the conversation that’s bound to happen afterward.

Metacritic review by Alan Ng
Alan Ng
Film Threat
40

Neither as scary nor as funny as its premise might be, The Pod Generation instead coasts along on a placid, self-satisfied wavelength.

Nick Schager
The Daily Beast

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Pod Generation (2023) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Pod Generation (2023)?
The movie is 1hr 49min long.
What's The Pod Generation (2023) about?
A New York couple, Rachel (Emilia Clarke) and Alvy (Chiwetel Ejiofor), live in a not-so-distant future where technology provides ever-more convenient living. A rising tech company executive, Rachel lands a coveted spot at the Womb Center, which offers couples a convenient (and shareable) maternity by way of detachable artificial wombs, or pods. But Alvy, a botanist with an affection for nature, prefers a natural pregnancy. And yet, as Rachel’s AI therapist puts it, why is that “natural?” So begins the tech-paved path to parenthood.
Who's the cast of The Pod Generation (2023)?
  • Emilia Clarke as Rachel Novy
  • Chiwetel Ejiofor as Alvy Novy
  • Vinette Robinson as Alice
  • Veerle Dejaeger as Folio Executive #1
  • Lamara Strijdhaftig as Folio Executive #2
  • Emma De Poot as Folio Executive #3
  • Kyoung Her as Folio Executive #4
  • Karel Van Cutsem as Folio Executive #5
  • Nilson David as Folio Executive #6
  • Bernard Gallant as Folio Executive #7
Who's the director behind The Pod Generation (2023)?
Sophie Barthes directed The Pod Generation (2023).
Who produced The Pod Generation (2023)?
Nadia Khamlichi, Genevieve Lemal and Martin Metz produced The Pod Generation (2023).