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Her
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Directed by Spike Jonze. With Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Lynn Adrianna.
7.8/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn 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…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Her.
MoviHero lists December 18, 2013 as the release date for Her. Spike Jonze is the listed director. The listed cast includes Joaquin Phoenix as Theodore, Scarlett Johansson as Samantha (voice), Lynn Adrianna as Letter Writer #1, Lisa Renee Pitts as Letter Writer #2. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 18, 2013
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Romance
Runtime2h 6m
DirectorSpike Jonze
CastJoaquin Phoenix as Theodore, Scarlett Johansson as Samantha (voice), Lynn Adrianna as Letter Writer #1, Lisa Renee Pitts as Letter Writer #2
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Her runs 2h 6m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.8/10 from 15,823 votes. Updated Nov 12, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“This was a really unexpected surprise. The cast is great, specially Joaquim Phoenix, which is a great actor. The story is simple but well told…”
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“I thought that this had something of the "Lars and the Real Girl" (2007) as the fantasy of a man seeking comfort from that latex…”
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“In the run-up to me seeing this, I heard a lot of people saying simply this was "a film about relationships." I feel like that…”
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“Not a Keeper The Academy of Motion Picture Arts needs to return to limiting Best Picture contenders to five nominations, which always fell in line…”
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“I can feel what Spike wanted to achieve.”
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