Conceiving Ada (1999) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Conceiving Ada (1999) — Emmy Coer, a computer genius, devises a method of communicating with the past by tapping
Conceiving Ada (1999) Storyline
Emmy Coer, a computer genius, devises a method of communicating with the past by tapping into undying information waves. She manages to reach the world of Ada Lovelace, founder of the idea of a computer language and proponent of the possibilities of the "difference engine." Ada's ideas were stifled and unfulfilled because of the reality of life as a woman in the nineteenth century. Emmy has a plan to defeat death and the past using her own DNA as a communicative agent to the past, bringing Ada to the present. But what are the possible ramifications?
Full Cast & Crew
- Tilda Swinton as Ada Augusta Byron King, Countess of Lovelace
- Francesca Faridany as Emmy Coer
- Timothy Leary as Sims
- Karen Black as Lady Byron / Mother Coer
- John Perry Barlow as John Crosse
- John O'Keefe as Charles Babbage
- J.D. Wolfe as Nicholas Clayton
- Owen Murphy as William Lovelace
- David Brooks as Children's Tutor
- Esther Mulligan as Mary Shelley
- Ellen Sebastian as Dr. Fury
- Mark Capri as Dr. Locock
- Joe Wemple as Priest / Talk Show Host
- Chris von Sneidern as Musician In Elevator
- David Eppel as Simon
Why Watch Conceiving Ada?
The Vibe: Conceiving Ada is a mind-bending and visually spectacular science fiction movie that firmly establishes itself as a must-watch from 1999. The pacing and atmosphere are perfectly calibrated to keep you engaged from start to finish.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 4.3/10, it retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its specific stylistic choices and unique premise.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for dreamers and fans of speculative futures. If you enjoy character-driven arcs layered with science fiction-specific tropes, this deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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