Her

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Her

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2014

1h 59m

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Romance

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A sensitive and soulful man earns a living by writing personal letters for other people. Left heartbroken after his marriage ends, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. He starts the program and meets "Samantha" (Scarlett Johansson), whose bright voice reveals a sensitive, playful personality. Though "friends" initially, the relationship soon deepens into love.

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Critics Consensus

Sweet, soulful, and smart, Spike Jonze's Her uses its just-barely-sci-fi scenario to impart wryly funny wisdom about the state of modern human relationships.

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Candice Frederick

Reel Talk Online

Sep 5, 2017

A-

While writer/director Spike Jonze creates a fascinating contemporary romance tale, complete with realistic snags, what is most interesting is the story's underlying commentary.

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Jason Bailey

Flavorwire

Jun 18, 2016

One half of the relationship at the center of 'Her' may lack a physical form, but it is nonetheless a film about the universality of romance: its longing, its intensity, and its transformative power - for the best, and the worst.

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Chris Stuckmann

ChrisStuckmann.com

Apr 23, 2015

A

The quasi-science fiction story of the film feels entirely possible, as Phoenix stares around him at passersby, all entranced with an electronic device in their hands.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Oct 17, 2024

5/5

It is profoundly unique and endlessly thought-provoking to say the least. I don't think I've ever seen a film take such a strange initial vibe and turn it into something completely approachable, relatable, and significant.

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JD Duran

InSession Film

Aug 13, 2024

The world that Spike Jonze brings us is absolutely incredible.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

May 20, 2024

4/5

…a delicate, rather melancholy film, one that relates to a time when communication is everywhere, but the users of the technology feel more alone than ever…

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Chris

Feb 20, 2026

even better in the theaters, absolutely beautiful

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Robert P

@Superbad 5 days ago

Her is a 4.5 star Movie!

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Virat T

@virattt Aug 14, 2026

a beautiful movie about love, this movie showed how much vulnerable a person can get when it comes about love. And spike jonez beautifully showed that love has no shape, a person can love anybody, anything not caring who they are. jaoquin pheonix's acting is just beautiful, he gave one of his best performance in this movie, this is just pure cinema

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Ivan M

@RT31351643 Jul 18, 2026

I feel that the IA is an excuse to make us meditate about what human relationships mean, how we connect with each other and how to deal with difficult feelings while understanding other feelings Must to watch movie

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Fiona H

@FionaHayden Jul 11, 2026

Her is a beautifully written film that explores loneliness, connection, and what it really means to love. Joaquin Phoenix gives a subtle, deeply human performance that makes every emotion feel genuine. The minimalist visuals and gentle pace let the story breathe, while the themes become more thought-provoking as technology continues to evolve. Emotional without being overly dramatic, it's a film that stays with you long after it ends.

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john M

@MooseTang Jul 10, 2026

Her has a compelling story that becomes ever more relevant with the progression of AI in today’s world.

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Synopsis

A sensitive and soulful man earns a living by writing personal letters for other people. Left heartbroken after his marriage ends, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix) becomes fascinated with a new operating system which reportedly develops into an intuitive and unique entity in its own right. He starts the program and meets "Samantha" (Scarlett Johansson), whose bright voice reveals a sensitive, playful personality. Though "friends" initially, the relationship soon deepens into love.

Director: Spike Jonze
Producer: Megan Ellison, Spike Jonze, Vincent Landay
Screenwriter: Spike Jonze
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Annapurna Pictures, Stage 6 Films
Rating: R (Language|Brief Graphic Nudity|Sexual Content)
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 10, 2014, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 28, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $25.6M
Runtime: 1h 59m

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