AlphaGo (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2017, AlphaGo is a documentary film directed by Greg Kohs, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. The ancient Chinese game of Go has long been considered a grand challenge for artificial intelligence. Yet in 2016, Google's DeepMind team announced that they would be taking on Lee Sedol, the world's most elite Go champion. AlphaGo chronicles the team as it prepares to test the limits of its rapidly-evolving AI technology. The film pits man against machine, and reveals as much about the workings of the human mind as it does the future of AI.
Who’s in it. AlphaGo stars Lee Se-dol as Himself, Demis Hassabis as Himself, David Silver as Himself and Aja Huang as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, AlphaGo has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch AlphaGo page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch AlphaGo (2017)?
- In CA, AlphaGo is available to rent or buy from Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is AlphaGo worth watching?
- AlphaGo holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in AlphaGo?
- AlphaGo stars Lee Se-dol, Demis Hassabis, David Silver, Aja Huang and Fan Hui.
- When was AlphaGo released?
- AlphaGo was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.