Made on a budget of $ 15 million , the film grossed $ 36 million worldwide . The National Board of Review recognized it as one of the ten best independent films of the year and the 88th Academy Awards honored the film with the Academy Award for Best Visual Effects , for artists Andrew Whitehurst , Paul Norris , Mark Williams Ardington and Sara Bennett . Garland was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay , while Vikander 's performance earned her Golden Globe Award , BAFTA Award , Empire Award and Saturn Award nominations , plus several film critic award wins , for Best Supporting Actress . The film was further nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best British Film , and the Hugo Award in the category Best Dramatic Presentation – Long Form
88th Academy Awards
88th Academy Awards
Ex Machina (film)