# On the Hunt for a Unique Sci-Fi Indie Film About Building a Robot **URL:** \ **Category:** Movies\ **Tags:** sci-fi\ **Created:** [April 9, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591 "2024-04-09T09:17:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/u/Tacktick)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 9:17am UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/1 "2024-04-09T09:17:41Z")
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? ---
**Author:** ![CarlosCM](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/85f322/32.png) [@CarlosCM](https://filmfind.me/u/CarlosCM)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 8:52pm UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/6 "2024-04-09T20:52:51Z")
The Outer Limits episode “Simon Says”: > **["The Outer Limits" Simon Says (TV Episode 2000) ⭐ 7.4 | Drama, Fantasy, Horror](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0667949/?ref_=ttep_ep8)** > > 45m | TV-PG ![](https://filmfind.me/uploads/default/original/2X/8/83d96cd0eeefba25d66f5ea410a9f16d26ef36b3.jpeg)https://www.youtube.com/embed/glfEJO8RWio?feature=oembed&wmode=opaque ---
**Author:** ![casspir](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/8491ac/32.png) [@casspir](https://filmfind.me/u/casspir)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 9:29am UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/2 "2024-04-09T09:29:58Z")
Probably not the right one, this one is too new, but maybe?: “Brian and Charles” (2022) > **[Brian and Charles (2022) ⭐ 6.7 | Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13270424/)** > > 1h 30m | PG ---
**Author:** ![Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/u/Tacktick)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 9:47am UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/3 "2024-04-09T09:47:01Z")
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! ---
**Author:** ![VHS\_Lives](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/v/41988e/32.png) [@VHS\_Lives](https://filmfind.me/u/VHS_Lives)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 1:20pm UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/4 "2024-04-09T13:20:58Z")
robot and frank > **[Robot & Frank](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robot_%26_Frank)** > > Robot & Frank is a 2012 American science fiction comedy-drama film directed by Jake Schreier from a screenplay by Christopher Ford. The film stars Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, Peter Sarsgaard, James Marsden, and Liv Tyler. > Robot & Frank was the first feature film for both Schreier and Ford, and received critical acclaim for its writing, production, and acting. It won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival, tying with the Kashmiri film Valley of Saints by Musa Syeed. > T... ---
**Author:** ![Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/u/Tacktick)\ **Post date:** [April 9, 2024, 1:42pm UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/5 "2024-04-09T13:42:25Z")
No, it’s an older, more indie film. The robot looks like those 19th century automaton mechanical robots. Thanks in any case. ---
**Author:** ![casspir](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/c/8491ac/32.png) [@casspir](https://filmfind.me/u/casspir)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/7 "2026-02-20T09:04:32Z")
Maybe?: ”Puzzlehead” (2005) IMDb link: [https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0450367/](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: [![](https://filmfind.me/uploads/default/original/2X/2/217b1b4c18a0cb6b726fa909225742ba21848ceb.jpeg "Puzzlehead | HD | Sci-fi | Full Movie in English") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRSW9rLkZGY) The scientist working on his robot: ![1](https://filmfind.me/uploads/default/original/2X/4/47d08a102fa996cfca11db6839c5abd95b99d258.jpeg) The robot goes to a grocery store: ![2](https://filmfind.me/uploads/default/original/2X/2/25bb164ba87080507dfd681b78f9af586e41cf9a.jpeg) Detailed plot summary and more info on the film here: > **[Puzzlehead (2005) - Moria](https://moriareviews.com/sciencefiction/puzzlehead-2005.htm)** > > Puzzlehead is an interesting and well-made low-budget film about a scientist who builds an android duplicate of himself that starts to gain its own independence ---
**Author:** ![Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/t/bc79bd/32.png) [@Tacktick](https://filmfind.me/u/Tacktick)\ **Post date:** [February 20, 2026, 9:55am UTC](https://filmfind.me/t/on-the-hunt-for-a-unique-sci-fi-indie-film-about-building-a-robot/6591/8 "2026-02-20T09:55:22Z")
@\*\*[casspir](https://filmfind.me/u/casspir)\*\*Man. I want to buy you a coffee!!! How did you find it??? Years I’m trying to find this out.