The Manual
2017, English. Directed by Wil Magness.
In a dystopian future, the last human is raised by a machine. He struggles with the loneliness of no human interaction and questions the teachings of a mysterious religious 'Manual' which the machine claims is holy.
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- 0h 29m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 2 December 2017
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Wil Magness
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The Manual runs 29 minutes (0h 29m).
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The Manual isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Manual?
If you liked The Manual, try Surrogates, Wifelike, The Creator.
Who directed The Manual?
The Manual (2017) was directed by Wil Magness and stars Lauren Emery, J.J. Johnston, Natalie Mcclure.