Molly vs. THE MACHINES

At just 14 years old, Molly Russell came home from school, finished her homework and said goodnight to her family. A few hours later, she took her own life. Seemingly happy and surrounded by a loving circle of family and friends, it was a life-shattering mystery to all who knew her. In search for an answer Ian, her devastated father, pieces the final few months of her life back together only to discover that every time Molly looked at her phone, the machines dragged her into darkness. From a teenager’s suburban bedroom to the boardrooms of Silicon Valley, Molly vs THE MACHINES is the story of a heartbroken father’s quest to uncover the truth behind his daughter’s death, and his fightback against how the most powerful corporations of the modern age operate. Now, as Big Tech’s war for global domination escalates with AI, Molly’s story reminds us that the real power is still in our hands.

Genre: Documentary

Running time: 83 minutes
Language: English
Certificate: 15

Date: 1st March 2026 – one night screening only

Note: Cosmic Cat Films are delighted to invite you to be part of the nationwide world premiere of Marc Silver’s highly anticipated Molly vs THE MACHINES. The film will be available to book for a one-night-only screening, in partnership with Glasgow Film Festival, across the UK and Ireland on the 1st of March 2026. An as-live debate will be available to screen following the film, featuring a specially curated panel of cast members, young campaigners, influencer and members of the public. Audiences will be invited to join the conversation from the comfort of your film theatre, sparking a nationwide conversation about how to tackle online safety and situating your cinema a safe-space for young audiences.