S1m0ne (2002)

6.1PG-13117 minDirector: Andrew Niccol

Science fiction film by Andrew Niccol

Simone (stylized as S1M0NE) is a 2002 American satirical science fiction comedy film written, produced and directed by Andrew Niccol. The film stars Al Pacino, Catherine Keener, Evan Rachel Wood, Rachel Roberts, Jay Mohr and Winona Ryder.

The story follows a fading director who creates a virtual actress to star in his films and the attempts he makes to keep her non-presence a secret as she becomes more famous.

Simone garnered mixed reviews from critics, grossing $19.6 million worldwide against its $10 million budget.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is S1m0ne about?
S1m0ne (2002) — The career of a disillusioned producer, who is desperate for a hit, is endangered when his star walks off the film set. Forced to think fast, the producer decides to digitally create an actress "Simone" to sub for the star--the first totally believable synthetic actress. The "act
Is S1m0ne based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is S1m0ne scary?
Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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