---
title: "Surrogates"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/surrogates-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 19959
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Surrogates (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/surrogates-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Surrogates is a film first released in 2009. Catalogued under Science Fiction, Action, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Wintergreen Productions, Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lone cop exits his isolated home to solve a string of surrogate murders."

### Why Watch
- Intriguing premise of humans living through robot surrogates
- Action‑filled sci‑fi thriller
- Compact 1h 29m runtime

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some viewers find the concept familiar
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG‑13 rating means moderate violence and thematic material suitable for teen and adult audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: techno-dystopia, gritty, fast-paced

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/surrogates-2009#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Mostow
- **Networks / Studios**: Wintergreen Productions, Touchstone Pictures, Mandeville Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Willis** as *Tom Greer*
- **Radha Mitchell** as *Jennifer Peters*
- **Rosamund Pike** as *Maggie Greer*
- **James Cromwell** as *Dr. Lionel Canter*
- **Ving Rhames** as *Prophet*
- **Helena Mattsson** as *JJ the Blonde*
- **Boris Kodjoe** as *Andrew Stone*
- **Ian Novick** as *Andre*
- **Devin Ratray** as *Bobby Saunders*
- **Jack Noseworthy** as *Miles Strickland*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the basic premise of Surrogates?
In a future where people stay home and interact via remotely controlled androids, a police officer must investigate surrogate murders.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as science‑fiction, action, and thriller.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
Surrogates is rated PG‑13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 29 minutes.

### Q: When was Surrogates released in the United States?
It was released on September 25, 2009 in the US.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Surrogates — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/19959)
- [Surrogates (2009) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0986263/)
- [Watch Surrogates - Disney+](https://www.disneyplus.com/en-me/browse/entity-44a0e85d-eb19-44ba-a133-e74a04b46998?msockid=1d77d2de682e6cfd016fc56d69a56d33)
- [Surrogates - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surrogates)
- [Watch Surrogates | Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/70113298)
- [Watch Surrogates | Prime Video - amazon.com](https://www.amazon.com/Surrogates-Bruce-Willis/dp/B005EJNAK4)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*