Her

Her is a 2013 American science-fiction romantic drama film written and directed by Spike Jonze. Set in a near-future Los Angeles, the story follows Theodore Twombly, a lonely man who develops a romantic relationship with an advanced artificial intelligence operating system named Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson. The cast also includes Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara, and Amy Adams in supporting roles.

The plot centers on Theodore’s purchase of an OS with a feminine personality. Samantha grows quickly from a responsive assistant into a self-aware partner, exploring questions of love, identity, and connection. As Samantha and Theodore navigate an intimate bond, the film examines the evolving relationship between humans and technology and the ways artificial beings can affect human emotion. The narrative ultimately addresses themes of loneliness, communication, and the limits of attachment in a highly mediated age.

Production involved Annapurna Pictures with producers including Megan Ellison and others. The film features a score by Arcade Fire, with the notable song The Moon Song performed by Karen O and Ezra Koenig. Cinematography by Hoyte van Hoytema and a distinctive, intimate visual style complement the story’s emotional focus. Her premiered in 2013 and was released broadly in the United States by Warner Bros.

Her received critical acclaim and earned multiple Academy Award nominations, winning Best Original Screenplay and receiving recognition in other major categories. It has been influential in discussions of artificial intelligence, gendered voice, and the nature of love in contemporary culture, contributing to ongoing debates about technology’s role in intimate human experience.