Official movie poster for Archive (2020), a science fiction drama film

Archive(2020)

Death is not the end

6.4(855)1h 49m2020-08-13
Science FictionDramaThriller

Archive Synopsis

2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

Archive (2020) is a science fiction, drama and thriller film directed by Gavin Rothery, released on August 13, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Theo James, Stacy Martin, Rhona Mitra and Peter Ferdinando. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 855 ratings.

Director:
Gavin Rothery
Writers:
Gavin Rothery
Producers:
Philip Herd, Theo James, Cora Palfrey
Cinematographer:
Laurie Rose
Composer:
Steven Price
Production:
Independent, Hero Squared, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology, Untapped, Quickfire Films, Lipsync Productions, XYZ Films
Revenue:
$243,279
Status:
Released

Archive (2020) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for Archive before you stream it.

Archive Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 855 ratings.

therapist

7/10

Initially I thought it was a movie about A.I. since it's a catchy word in tech these days. The movie moves in a slow pace and sometimes I felt a little bored, but the ending was nice. Soundtrack was great. The robots could use a little more CGI since you could clearly see it was a person behind them. I would rate the movie 7/10. It was entertaining.

Reviewed on November 10, 2020

Ahmad

7/10

Wow! It’s rare for a film to render me completely speechless, but this one did just that. “Archive” is a visually stunning and emotionally moving film. The set design is immersive and transports the viewer into the world of the story. Theo James delivers his best performance yet. The film does an excellent job of telling its story through visuals rather than relying on heavy dialogue, which adds to its impact. The…

Reviewed on December 8, 2022

TkA

9/10

**I loved it!** This is an excellent science fiction movie, that hits on all the required points of successful science fiction. We need more science fiction movies like this!\ \ I really want to say more about this, but don't want to spoil it,so just do yourself a favour, stop reading right now, and go watch it.\ \ Superb job to everyone involved in this film, I'm looking forward to your next projects.

Reviewed on July 31, 2026

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Archive – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Archive online?

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Archive (2020) is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix Standard with Ads and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.

Who stars in Archive?

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The main cast of Archive (2020) includes Theo James, Stacy Martin, Rhona Mitra, Peter Ferdinando and Lia Williams. The film was directed by Gavin Rothery. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.

When was Archive released?

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Archive was released on August 13, 2020 and runs for 1h 49m.

Is Archive worth watching?

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Archive (2020) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 855 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy science fiction, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for Archive?

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Yes. The official Archive trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.