Eastbourne Screens Klara and the Sun
A dystopian science fiction film directed by Taika Waititi, based on Kazuo Ishiguro's novel, is coming to Eastbourne. The film explores the relationship between humans and AI, with Jenna Ortega starring as Klara, an Artificial Friend.
Dir: Taika Waititi
Cast: Jenna Ortega, Mia Tharia, Amy Adams, Natasha Lyonne, Aran Murphy, Rachel House, Steve Buscemi, Davida McKenzie
116 mins · 2026 · United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 12A · English
TMDB 5.8/10 · Trakt 69%
Are you ready to experience a thought-provoking film that delves into the complexities of human relationships and artificial intelligence? Klara and the Sun, directed by Taika Waititi, is a science fiction drama that follows the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend who forms a deep connection with a young girl named Josie. The film boasts a talented cast, including Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, and Steve Buscemi.
The film has received mixed reviews, with a 24% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a score of 30 out of 100 on Metacritic. However, audiences have been more positive, with a 69% positive score on PostTrak and a 5.8/10 rating on TMDB. Some viewers have praised the film's warm and gentle tone, as well as Jenna Ortega's performance as Klara.
Klara and the Sun will be screened at the Towner in Eastbourne on Wednesday, 4 November 2026. Tickets are with the button beside the article. The film is rated 12A and has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. With its unique blend of science fiction and drama, Klara and the Sun is a film that will leave you pondering the implications of artificial intelligence on human relationships.
The film's exploration of themes such as hope, grief, and illness adds depth to the story, making it a compelling watch. The cinematography and score have also been praised, with some viewers noting the film's imaginative and fantasy-like feel. Whether you're a fan of science fiction or drama, Klara and the Sun is a film that is sure to spark interesting discussions and reflections.
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What viewers say
LaNewbie · 4/10
Despite presenting several ideas that might be interesting to explore, the movie lacked focus and I didn't really leave the theater feeling much of anything at all. The lighting and framing was generally fantastic but as a whole I was hoping for something more.
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Johnny.Lumsden · 8/10
Certainly a weird, unique, dark comedy about a artificial robot that is made to be a friend who gets picked up by a teenage girl and her family. However, she is an older model which brings brings flaws to an already flawed family. Very entertaining and well done by Jenna Ortega portraying the robot. It’s a fun yet cringe yet sad and humorous and happy film. As the robot helps this teenager through some bad times.
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Aquilotto93
cinema #movie #movielovers🎬 Non so perché dalle recensioni questa pellicola sia bistrattata, la diatriba libro a film sembra il filo conduttore della polemica,ma non ho letto quindi il mio parere vale solo per ciò che ho visto. Il ritmo del racconto è l'unica vera pecca che posso riscontrare perché è leggermente voeckleriano in alcune parti,ma per il resto ho molto apprezzato. C'è amicizia,critica sociale,emozioni e ingenuità. Klara è un po' un…
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Manuel São Bento · 6/10
Check out my full review @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/klara-and-the-sun-movie-review-jenna-ortega-carries-taika-waititis-gentle-heartfelt-drama/ Rating: B- KLARA AND THE SUN is a warm, gentle drama that I quite enjoyed. Jenna Ortega carries it with one of my favorite performances of hers: expressive, funny, and much more complete than she’ll get credit for. Taika Waititi keeps his humor under control, and those light, kindly comedic bits…
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CinemaSerf · 7/10
"Klara" (Jenny Ortega) is the last in a long line of increasingly redundant personal robots whose hopes of being sold are dwindling by the days that she spends in the window of their shop with her colleagues. Then, out of the blue, she espies "Josie" (Mia Tharia) who is out shopping with her mother (Amy Adams) for that very thing. Shunning the more advanced models, she convinces "Chrissy" to buy her the older version and next thing "Klara" is…
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