The Machine 2023
“To be a hero, it takes a lot of gut.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Director
- Peter Atencio
- Networks
- Shaken, Not Stirred Productions, Balkanic Media, Legendary Pictures
- Where to Stream
- Hulu, fuboTV, YouTube TV
What is The Machine?
Topic: Film "The Machine" (2023). Goal: Write a 150-190 word factual overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2023
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
- Release date
- May 25, 2023
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United States of America
- Studios
- Shaken, Not Stirred Productions, Balkanic Media, Legendary Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Action, Crime
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 226 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~112 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Shaken, Not Stirred Productions, Balkanic Media, Legendary Pictures
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Overview
Topic: Film "The Machine" (2023).
Goal: Write a 150-190 word factual overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
SYNOPSIS: Bert Kreischer faces a familial crisis and the arrival of his estranged father. A murderous mobster arrives, wanting to kidnap Bert back to the motherland to atone for crimes. Bert and his father must retrace the steps of his younger self during a war between a sociopathic crime family while trying to find common ground.
SOURCE [1]: Title: The Machine. Year: 2023.
SOURCE [2]: Title: The Machine (2023 film).
SOURCE [3]: Mentions "The Machine (2017)" - irrelevant to the 2023 film requested, except to distinguish.
Drafting Attempt 1:
The Machine is a 2023 film. The story follows Bert Kreischer as he deals with a familial crisis and the arrival of his estranged father. During this time, a murderous mobster appears, seeking to kidnap Bert and take him back to the motherland so he can atone for his crimes. This event occurs amidst a war involving a sociopathic crime family. To navigate these circumstances
Should you watch it?
“Bert Kreischer faces his booze-soaked past when a murderous mobster kidnaps him to atone for past crimes.”
- Stars Bert Kreischer as a fictionalized version of himself alongside Mark Hamill.
- Combines comedy, action, and crime genres with a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
- Follows a high-stakes plot involving a sociopathic crime family and retracing the steps of a younger self.
- It carries an R rating, which may not appeal to viewers seeking milder content.
Watch it if you enjoy action-packed comedies featuring comedian Bert Kreischer and Mark Hamill.
The film combines comedy, action, and crime elements with an R rating, running for 1 hour and 52 minutes.
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Where to stream The Machine (2023)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms like The Movie Database (TMDB) under the watch now section.
Is The Machine worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of Bert Kreischer and Mark Hamill who enjoy action-heavy comedies with crime elements.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 52 minutes.
Who stars in The Machine?
The film stars Bert Kreischer as a fictionalized version of himself, alongside Mark Hamill, Jimmy Tatro, Iva Babić, Stephanie Kurtzuba, and Jessica Gabor.
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