On the Hunt for a Unique Sci-Fi Indie Film About Building a Robot

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Hey everyone,

I’ve got a bit of a movie mystery on my hands, and I’m hoping your minds can help crack it. I’m looking for a sci-fi indie film, and despite diving deep into the usual databases and lists, I’ve come up empty. Here’s what’s stuck with me about it:

The core of the story is about an older, lonely man who builds himself a robot. We’re not talking AI in a sleek, humanoid shell; this thing is all gears, wires, and vintage charm, kind of like an automaton. The movie takes its time showing us the build, from the robot’s head first, later the rest of the body as the days pass.

After the robot’s all set up, it gets sent out to do everyday errands, shopping being one of them. Dialogue’s on the scarce side, making every scene feel more impactful. It’s like the silence speaks volumes. Aesthetically, it screams '80s or '90s, but for all I know, it could be a newer indie film paying homage to that era. If I remember correctly, the robot will eventually look like him.

Does this sound familiar to anyone?

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The Outer Limits episode “Simon Says”:

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Probably not the right one, this one is too new, but maybe?:
“Brian and Charles” (2022)

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Hi! Unfortunately, that’s not the movie I’m looking for. The film I have in mind is at least 10, maybe even 15 years old, or it could be older. The robot’s head from “Brian and Charles” does look similar to the one I have in mind, though. Thank you for trying!

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robot and frank

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No, it’s an older, more indie film. The robot looks like those 19th century automaton mechanical robots. Thanks in any case.

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Maybe?:

”Puzzlehead” (2005)

IMDb link:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450367/

The scientist and his robot are played by the same actor, so the robot becomes similar to his master.

You can watch the full movie on YouTube here:

The scientist working on his robot:

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The robot goes to a grocery store:

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Detailed plot summary and more info on the film here:

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@**casspir**Man. I want to buy you a coffee!!! How did you find it??? Years I’m trying to find this out.

It was actually easier than I would have thought. On IMDb I used the keyword filter "android" and the release date filter between 2000-2015 and one of the results was this movie. Then I looked it up on the internet for more info via a simple Google search. :) Thank you for coming back and confirming the find, very much appreciated. Enjoy your movie! :)

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