Companion On OTT: Know Where To Watch Sophie Thatcher's Film Online

Companion is a science thriller film starring Sophie Thatcher as Iris. The film was released in theatres on January 31, 2025, and received a positive reviews from critics and audiences. Companion explores themes of artificial intelligence, masculinity, relationships, and the nature of humanity, particularly through the lens of a toxic relationship and the exploration of AI.

It explores the troubling acceptance of AI companion mistreatment and the risks of unrestrained greed, while also probing the definition of life when artificial entities are included. The film is currently streaming on JioHotstar.

About Companion

The streaming platform shared the trailer of the film on X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "You are cordially invited to experience a new kind of love story. #Companion, streaming June 30 onwards, only on #JioHotstar."

Plot overview of Companion

Companion is a sci-fi thriller centered around a weekend trip that takes a turn for the worse when a woman named Iris realises she is a robotic companion, not a person. Her relationship with her boyfriend, Josh, who made her, turns into a battle for survival as he attempts to dominate her and she resists. The movie delves into themes of power, influence, and the essence of connections, particularly in the context of technology.

Cast and charachters

The film features Sophie Thatcher as Iris, Lukas Gage as Patrick, Jack Quaid as Josh, Megan Suri as Kat, Harvey Guillén as Eli, Rupert Friend as Sergey, Jaboukie Young-White as Teddy, Jaboukie Young-White as Teddy, Matthew J McCarthy as Sid, and Marc Menchaca as Deputy Hendrix, among others. The film is directed and written by Drew Hancock.

Raphael Margules, JD Lifshitz, Roy Lee, and Zach Cregger has produced the film under the banner of New Line Cinema and BoulderLight Pictures.