# Transcendence (2014) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/transcendence-2014/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-24

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 43% |
| Critic Score | 19% |
| Audience Score | 40% |
| Metascore | 42/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.5/5 |
| IMDb | 6.2/10 |
| Director | Wally Pfister |
| Genres | Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama, Mystery |
| Runtime | 119 min |

## Quick answer

Transcendence (2014) earns a 43% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. A tech-thriller with Wally Pfister’s debut — Murphy’s FBI agent chases an uploaded consciousness gone godlike. Critics and audiences diverge (19% critic vs 40% audience). Metascore 42/100. Directed by Wally Pfister.

## Critics consensus

A tech-thriller with Wally Pfister’s debut — Murphy’s FBI agent chases an uploaded consciousness gone godlike.

## Synopsis

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity,  as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

## Cast

Cillian Murphy, Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany, Kate Mara, Cole Hauser, Morgan Freeman, Clifton Collins Jr., Cory Hardrict, Falk Hentschel

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Transcendence worth watching?**
Transcendence holds a 43% Celluloid Score. A tech-thriller with Wally Pfister’s debut — Murphy’s FBI agent chases an uploaded consciousness gone godlike.

**What is Transcendence about?**
Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity,  as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

**Who directed Transcendence?**
Transcendence (2014) was directed by Wally Pfister.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Transcendence?**
43% — the average of five public sources: critics 19%, audience 40%, Metascore 42/100, Letterboxd 2.5/5, and IMDb 6.2/10.

**Where can I watch Transcendence?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Transcendence page for current options.

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