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Ephemera

Name: Ephemera
Genre: Action, Science Fiction
Duration: 1 h 27 min
Cast: Anita Shekar Akerkar, Steven Kelly, Sky Soliel, Bil Richardson

2026 · 1h 27m · Action · Science Fiction

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In a strange future, a national security agent with pyrotechnic abilities is horribly burned in battle and develops a fear of fire. She returns to action but cannot sh…

67/100

MAYBE

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

In a strange future, a national security agent with pyrotechnic abilities is horribly burned in battle and develops a fear of fire. She returns to action but cannot shake her fear. She undergoes experimental procedures to gain new powers and sets out to get revenge on those who destroyed her life. This film is reminiscent of such science fiction classics as Blade Runner and Ready Player One.

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67/100

MAYBE

MAYBEIn a strange future, a national security agent with pyrotechnic abilities is horribly burned in battle and develops a fear of fire. She returns to action but cannot sh…

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a reality-bending story that rewards paying attention

02A compact 87-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit

03With Bil Richardson directing and Anita Shekar Akerkar leading the cast, the factual package has a clear creative center even before a meaningful audience score develops

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Ephemera?

Ephemera belongs in your night if you want a movie that plays with memory, reality, or perception. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a compact 87-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 7/10 and emotional impact at 4/10. This is a mood-dependent call: the fit matters more than the headline score.

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