The Manual (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2017, The Manual is a science fiction film directed by Wil Magness, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. In a dystopian future, the last human is raised by a machine. He struggles with the loneliness of no human interaction and questions the teachings of a mysterious religious 'Manual' which the machine claims is holy.
Who’s in it. The Manual stars Lauren Emery as Machine, J.J. Johnston as James, Bowie Magness and Natalie Mcclure as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Manual has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Manual page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Manual tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Manual (2017)?
- In US, The Manual is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Manual worth watching?
- The Manual holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Manual?
- The Manual stars Lauren Emery, J.J. Johnston, Bowie Magness, Natalie Mcclure and Gus Johnson.
- When was The Manual released?
- The Manual was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 29 minutes.