Surrogates
Surrogates is a 2009 American science fiction action film based on the 2005–2006 comic book series The Surrogates. Directed by Jonathan Mostow, it stars Bruce Willis as Tom Greer, an FBI agent who ventures out into the real world to investigate the murder of surrogates (humanoid remote-controlled robots). It also stars Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, Boris Kodjoe, Ving Rhames, and James Cromwell.
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| Directed by | Jonathan Mostow |
| Screenplay by | John Brancato Michael Ferris |
| Based on | The Surrogates by Robert Venditti |
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| Cinematography | Oliver Wood |
| Edited by | Kevin Stitt |
| Music by | Richard Marvin |
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| Distributed by | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $80 million |
| Box office | $122.4 million |
The film's main concept centers on the mysterious murder of a college student linked to the man who helped create a high-tech surrogate phenomenon that allows people to purchase remote-controlled humanoid robots through which they interact with society. These fit, attractive, remotely controlled robots ultimately assume their life roles, enabling people to experience life vicariously from the comfort and safety of their own homes. Surrogates was released on September 25, 2009, in the United States and Canada. It received mixed reviews from critics and grossed over $122 million.