Keanu Reeves, known for his iconic roles in major sci-fi productions like The Matrix series, has a lesser-known film called Replicas that failed to make an impact upon release. The 2018 science fiction thriller, which stars Reeves as a neuroscientist grappling with loss, is now available for free streaming on Tubi, offering audiences a chance to revisit this overlooked title.
In Replicas, Reeves portrays a scientist who, after losing his wife and two daughters in a devastating car accident, attempts to bring them back by transferring their memories into cloned bodies. The experiment quickly spirals beyond his control, entangling him in conflicts with his questionable employer, a hesitant collaborator, and law enforcement. Despite its high-concept premise, the film failed to resonate with both viewers and critics due to an implausible storyline, weak performances, and subpar special effects.
Financially, Replicas was a disappointment, earning only $9.3 million worldwide against a $30 million production budget. Critical reception was overwhelmingly negative, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of just 9% from critics and a 33% rating from audiences. This gap between critic and viewer ratings may make watching it on streaming an interesting experience. Alongside Reeves, the cast includes Alice Eve as Mona Foster, Thomas Middleditch as Ed Whittle, John Ortiz as Jones, Nyasha Hatendi as Scott, Emily Alyn Lind as Sophie Foster, Emjay Anthony as Matt Foster, and Aria Leabu as Zoe Foster.
Upcoming Projects for Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves is currently involved in multiple projects across different genres. He is slated to reprise his role in Constantine 2, though the sequel remains stuck in development due to ongoing script revisions. Reeves commented on the process, saying,
“Another draft of the script came in. We’re waiting. We’re gonna take it to the studio and hopefully they like it too.”
Beyond that, the fifth installment of the John Wick franchise was announced earlier this year, though very few details have been revealed so far.
Reeves is also set to reunite with Speed co-star Sandra Bullock in an untitled film penned by Noah Oppenheim, who previously worked on A House of Dynamite featuring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. Another notable venture is BZRKR, a personal passion project for Reeves that has entered pre-production.
For fans interested in exploring Reeves’ sci-fi work beyond his blockbuster hits, Replicas is now accessible on Tubi. Its availability may prompt renewed discussion about the actor’s diverse filmography and the challenges faced by high-concept science fiction movies that miss the mark.
