Simulant

Between the endless list of sci-fi options, Simulant in Australia on Amazon Prime Video, and in the US on Hulu and Kanopy is the one that earns the time. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 244 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Robbie Amell sets the tone, and the world-building does the rest. Available now on Amazon Prime Video — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Simulant arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Simulant through its more ambitious moments. Faye attempts to replace her newly deceased husband, Evan, with an android simulant (SIM). Although SIM Evan appears like human Evan in every way, Faye does not feel the same love for SIM Evan as it does for her. SIM Evan tries to win Faye back while at the same time being on-the-run from a government agent chasing down SIMs who have become “conscious” and could potentially be a threat to humankind. Robbie Amell and Jordana Brewster lead a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. Simulant came out in 2023. Simulant resists the temptation to explain everything, trusting the audience to sit with ambiguity. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find Simulant genuinely rewarding. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. Robbie Amell's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

Simulant was released in 2023, directed by April Mullen. The full 95-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.