Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick's Near-Perfect Sci-Fi Fairytale Is Officially Back on Streaming
A devastating Spielbergian tale about what it means to be human.
The sci-fi fantasy film A.I. Artificial Intelligence, a near-perfect adaptation of the classic fairytale Pinocchio, is now available for streaming on Peacock. This 2001 movie, co-directed by Steven Spielberg and Stanley Kubrick, explores the universal human desire to belong through the story of an artificial boy named David. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by climate change, David, played by Haley Joel Osment, is an android longing for the love of his mother.
While he cannot partake in typical human activities, David forms a bond with Martin's robotic teddy bear, Teddy, and, tragically, with the human child he's meant to replace. Spielberg's haunting portrayal of David's unyielding desire to love and be loved mirrors the tragic journey of Pinocchio's puppet, highlighting the film's timeless message of empathy and the consequences of human selfishness.
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