Transcendence (2014) Review

Is Transcendence worth watching?

It depends — Transcendence holds a 19% Critic Score on Celluloid (43% Celluloid Score). Read the consensus below if you are tracking the director or franchise.

Directed by Wally Pfister, Transcendence runs 119 minutes in English. On Celluloid we index it for “Transcendence review”, “is Transcendence worth watching”, and related discovery queries from United States.

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.

Critics consensus: A tech-thriller with Wally Pfister’s debut — Murphy’s FBI agent chases an uploaded consciousness gone godlike. The film stars Cillian Murphy, Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Paul Bettany, Kate Mara, and others.

Should you watch Transcendence tonight?

Only if you are curious about the cast or era — reception was mixed. At 119 minutes, it fits a single sitting — and the five-source score breakdown on the movie page shows where critics and audiences agree.

Where can I watch Transcendence?

Streaming availability varies by region — check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and local OTT platforms, or theatrical revivals. Transcendence (2014) is indexed on CelluloidScore.com with cast, scores, and IMDb tt2209764. Explore more from United States on our country hub or browse thriller films.