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Companion · New Line Cinema Thrillers Collection

2025 97 min R
Critic7.8
Sci-Fi Thriller Black Comedy Horror
Warner Bros. Pictures Apple TV FindEdition
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Overview

A weekend getaway turns bloody and violent when a subservient android built for human companionship goes haywire in a toxic dystopian setting.
Story 7.9
Acting 8.3
Direction 8.0
Cinematography 7.9
Music 7.7
Pacing 8.1
Originality 8.4
Emotional Impact 7.6
Overall 7.8

Editorial Review

By FindEdition Cinema Desk

7.8 /10

Exceptional Lead Performances

Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid deliver fantastic, unpredictable performances driving the psychological tension.

Subversive Dark Comedy

Drew Hancock expertly blends intense body horror with sharp satirical sci-fi commentary.

Pros

  • Riveting lead performances by Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid
  • Sharp blend of dark humor, satire, and suspenseful thriller elements
  • Strong box office performance and critical reception

Cons

  • Intense violence and dark themes may not suit sensitive viewers
  • Unpredictable genre twists can be polarizing
Verdict A nasty, clever, and darkly funny sci-fi thriller that subverts traditional genre tropes with sharp style.

AI Review

A clever, darkly comedic sci-fi thriller directed by Drew Hancock and starring Sophie Thatcher and Jack Quaid as an android companion getaway turns violent.

A nasty, clever, and darkly funny sci-fi thriller that subverts traditional genre tropes with sharp style.

Essential viewing in theaters or home streaming for all fans of clever sci-fi thrillers and dark genre comedies.

Awards

Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie · Nominated

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Development

Acquired by New Line Cinema with Drew Hancock attached to make his feature directorial debut.

Principal photography

Shot across New York locations in 2023.

Post-production

Completed in late 2024 ahead of its January 2025 Warner Bros. theatrical release.

Critics Choice Super Awards

Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy Movie Nominated

Production

Development

Acquired by New Line Cinema with Drew Hancock attached to make his feature directorial debut.

Principal photography

Shot across New York locations in 2023.

Post-production

Completed in late 2024 ahead of its January 2025 Warner Bros. theatrical release.

Streaming

Warner Bros. Pictures Apple TV FindEdition

Cast

Sophie Thatcher Iris
Jack Quaid Josh
Lukas Gage Supporting Role
Megan Suri Supporting Role
Harvey Guillén Supporting Role
Rupert Friend Supporting Role

Characters

Iris Sophie Thatcher
Josh Jack Quaid
Supporting Role Lukas Gage
Supporting Role Megan Suri
Supporting Role Harvey Guillén
Supporting Role Rupert Friend

Crew

Drew Hancock Director
Drew Hancock Screenwriter
Zach Cregger Producer
Roy Lee Producer
Raphael Margules Producer
J. D. Lifshitz Producer
Hrishikesh Hirway Composer
Eli Born Cinematographer
Brett W. Bachman Editor
Josh Ethier Editor

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Companion Main Theme — Hrishikesh Hirway
  2. Android Getaway — Hrishikesh Hirway

Trivia

  • Marked New Line Cinema's breakout satirical sci-fi horror hit early in 2025.
  • Produced by the creative team behind the 2022 horror film Barbarian.
  • Received high acclaim from critics with a 93% certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

Quotes

"Some companions are built to obey until they break."

"A new kind of love story with a deadly twist."

Goofs

  • During the cabin kitchen confrontation scene, prop knife positioning alters slightly between contrasting cuts.

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Recommendations & Alternatives

For higher ratings, consider The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (9.5/10). A similarly themed alternative is The First Omen.

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