Chappie (2015)
Neill Blomkamp's bold sci-fi vision of consciousness, identity, and survival in a robot-policed dystopian Johannesburg.
Chappie - Movie Information
- Original Title: Chappie
- Release Year: 2015
- Directed by: Neill Blomkamp
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Crime, Action, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): R
- Runtime: 2h 0m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): March 4, 2015 (Belgium - 18), March 6, 2015 (United States - R), March 6, 2015 (Canada - 14A), March 6, 2015 (United Kingdom - 15), March 5, 2015 (Germany - 12), March 4, 2015 (France - 12), March 11, 2015 (New Zealand), March 11, 2015 (Australia - MA 15+), April 15, 2015 (Brazil - 16), April 9, 2015 (Italy), March 13, 2015 (Spain - 16), March 12, 2015 (South Korea - 15)
- Alternative Titles: 超人類：卓比 (HK), 查皮 (CN), Humandroid (IT), Chappie: Cảnh Sát Người Máy (VN), Chappie (US), 超人類：卓比 (TW)
- Production Companies: Columbia Pictures, MRC, LStar Capital, Genre Films, Sony Pictures Releasing
- Production Countries: United States of America, South Africa, Mexico
Chappie - Plot
Every child comes into the world full of promise, and none more so than Chappie: he is gifted, special, a prodigy. Like any child, Chappie will come under the influence of his surroundings—some good, some bad—and he will rely on his heart and soul to find his way in the world and become his own man. But there's one thing that makes Chappie different from any one else: he is a robot.
Chappie - Trailer
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I am consciousness. I am alive. I am Chappie.
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Chappie - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Neill Blomkamp
Main Cast
- Sharlto Copley
- Dev Patel
- Hugh Jackman
- Ninja
- Yo-Landi Visser
- Sigourney Weaver
- Chris Shields
- Anderson Cooper
- Jose Pablo Cantillo
- Brandon Auret
Writers
- Neill Blomkamp
- Terri Tatchell
Producers
- Simon Kinberg
- Neill Blomkamp
Chappie - FAQs
Is Chappie suitable for children to watch?
Chappie is rated R in the United States, meaning it is not suitable for viewers under 17 without parental guidance. The film contains strong violence, pervasive language, and some drug use. Parents should exercise caution before allowing younger audiences to watch it.
Where can you stream Chappie online?
Chappie is available to stream for free with ads on Tubi TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Check JustWatch for the most current availability in your region.
Is Chappie based on a true story or book?
Chappie is not based on a true story or a pre-existing novel. Neill Blomkamp developed the film from his own 2004 short film Tetra Vaal, expanding its concept of a humanoid police robot into a full-length feature exploring themes of consciousness, identity, and artificial intelligence.
Who are the main actors in Chappie?
Chappie features Sharlto Copley as the voice and motion-capture performance of Chappie, Dev Patel as robotics engineer Deon Wilson, Hugh Jackman as the antagonist Vincent Moore, and Sigourney Weaver as CEO Michelle Bradley. South African rap duo Die Antwoord's Ninja and Yo-Landi Visser also star.
What is Chappie about?
Set in a near-future Johannesburg policed by robots, Chappie follows a decommissioned police droid who is reprogrammed and gains genuine consciousness. Raised by criminals yet guided by his creator, he must navigate a dangerous world while discovering what it means to be alive and develop his own identity.
What does the ending of Chappie mean?
In Chappie's ending, Deon transfers human consciousness into robot bodies using a neural helmet, effectively achieving digital immortality. Chappie uploads Deon's mind into a robot and creates a new robotic body for Yo-Landi. The conclusion suggests that consciousness — not the physical body — defines what it means to be alive.
Who directed Chappie and what else has he made?
Chappie was directed by Neill Blomkamp, the South African filmmaker known for his gritty, socially conscious science fiction. He previously directed District 9 (2009), which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture, and Elysium (2013), both of which share Chappie's themes of inequality and technological dystopia.
How long is Chappie and what genre is it?
Chappie has a runtime of 2 hours (120 minutes). The film blends Crime, Action, and Science Fiction genres, combining gritty urban thriller elements with artificial intelligence themes. Its tone mixes visceral action sequences with more emotionally resonant moments centered on Chappie's coming-of-age journey as a sentient robot.
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