Overview

In the not so distant future, Theodore, a lonely writer, purchases a newly developed operating system designed to meet the user's every need. To Theodore's surprise, a romantic relationship develops between him and his operating system. This unconventional love story blends science fiction and romance in a sweet tale that explores the nature of love and the ways that technology isolates and connects us all.

Fun facts

Awards
Won 7 awards, including the Oscar for Best Writing, Original Screenplay (2014) and the Golden Globe for Best Screenplay (2013)
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Nominations
15 award nominations, including the Oscar for Best Picture (2014)
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Box office
Grossed $47.4M worldwide, about 2.1 times its $23M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Shanghai and Los Angeles
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Setting
Set in Los Angeles
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Music
Music by Arcade Fire
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema
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