Renner (film)

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Renner
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Release poster
Directed by Robert Rippberger
Written by
  • Luke Medina
  • Martin Medina
  • Robert Rippberger
  • David Largman Murray
Produced by
  • Devin Keaton
  • Robert Rippberger
  • Martin Medina
  • Jay Burnley
  • KT Kent
Starring
CinematographySean Emer
Edited byGabriel Cullen
Music by Rony Barrak
Production
company
Slated
Distributed bySeismic Releasing
Release date
  • February 7, 2025 (2025-2-7)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Renner is a 2025 American science fiction thriller film starring Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane, Taylor Gray, and Marcia Gay Harden. Directed by Robert Rippberger and written by Luke Medina and Martin Medina, it was released in limited theaters on February 7, 2025.

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Premise

Computer whiz Renner attempts to win over his neighbor Jamie with the help of an AI life coach he created named Salenus. However, he soon discovers that he inadvertently programmed his manipulative mother's personality into the AI. [1]

Cast

Production

In May 2023, it was reported that Robert Rippberger would direct and produce the film. [1] That same month Frankie Muniz, Violett Beane and Taylor Gray signed on to star. [2] Marcia Gay Harden voices the AI named Salenus. [3]

Principal photography began in Spring Hope, North Carolina at Ascent Studios in early June 2023. [4]

Release

Renner was released in limited theaters in the United States on February 7, 2025 and was later released through VOD on March 28, 2025. [5]

Critical response

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 42% of 19 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.7/10. [6]

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