Renner (film)
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| Directed by | Robert Rippberger |
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| Cinematography | Sean Emer |
| Edited by | Gabriel Cullen |
| Music by | Rony Barrak |
Production company | Slated |
| Distributed by | Seismic Releasing |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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.
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
- Frankie Muniz as Renner, a computer genius
- Violett Beane as Jamie, Renner's love interest
- Taylor Gray as Chad
- Marcia Gay Harden as Salenus (voice), an AI life coach designed by Renner
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, 38% of 21 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.7/10.[6]
References
- ^ a b Grobar, Matt (May 11, 2023). "Frankie Muniz & Violett Beane To Topline Sci-Fi Thriller Renner From Director Robert Rippberger". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (May 19, 2023). "Citizen Skull Management Launches BTL Division; Taylor Gray Boards Renner; Simon Khan Joins Little Wing; Wolfe Video Acquires Nelly & Nadine – Film Briefs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (September 2, 2024). "Marcia Gay Harden Joins Robert Rippberger's Sci-Fi Thriller Renner (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Coffe, Sean (June 7, 2023). ""It's surreal": Filming underway on new movie Renner at Ascent Studios in Spring Hope". WTVD. Archived from the original on June 10, 2023. Retrieved June 10, 2023.
- ^ Kimathi, Denis (January 14, 2025). "Frankie Muniz's Mother of an A.I. Invention Ruins His Life in Renner Trailer". Collider. Retrieved January 16, 2025.
- ^ "Renner". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved September 30, 2025.