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The Matrix
The Matrix
Internet Movie Database: 8.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 83%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 136 min
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 42 wins & 52 nominations total
Writer: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss
Language: English
Country: United States, Australia
“The Matrix” is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where machines have enslaved humanity in a simulated reality called the Matrix. The story follows a group of rebels led by Neo, who discovers his role as “The One” and leads a rebellion against the machines.
Equilibrium
Equilibrium
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 40%
Metacritic: 33/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: 2 nominations
Writer: Kurt Wimmer
Actors: Christian Bale, Sean Bean, Emily Watson
Language: English
Country: United States
“Equilibrium” is a dystopian science fiction film set in a future society where emotions are suppressed through the use of a drug. The story follows a government agent who begins to question his role and rebels against the oppressive regime.
V for Vendetta
V for Vendetta
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 73%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 132 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: 7 wins & 29 nominations
Writer: Lilly Wachowski, Lana Wachowski, David Lloyd
Actors: Hugo Weaving, Natalie Portman, Rupert Graves
Language: English, French, Latin, Spanish
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Germany
“V for Vendetta” is a dystopian thriller set in a future totalitarian Britain, where a masked vigilante known as V seeks to overthrow the oppressive regime and inspire a revolution. Alongside a young woman named Evey, V embarks on a mission to expose the government’s corruption and restore freedom to the people.
Blade Runner
Blade Runner
Internet Movie Database: 8.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 13 wins & 22 nominations total
Writer: Hampton Fancher, David Webb Peoples, Philip K. Dick
Actors: Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young
Language: English, German, Cantonese, Japanese, Hungarian, Arabic, Korean
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“Blade Runner is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where a retired police officer, known as a ‘blade runner,’ is tasked with hunting down and ‘retiring’ rogue androids known as replicants. As he delves deeper into his mission, he questions the nature of humanity and his own identity.”
Minority Report
Minority Report
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 80/100
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Runtime: 145 min
Genre: Action, Crime, Mystery
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 20 wins & 91 nominations total
Writer: Scott Frank, Jon Cohen, Philip K. Dick
Actors: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton
Language: English, Swedish
Country: United States
“Minority Report” is a science fiction film set in a future where a specialized police department arrests individuals based on foreknowledge provided by three psychics called “precogs.” The story follows the head of this department, who becomes a fugitive himself after being accused of a future murder and attempts to prove his innocence while unraveling a conspiracy behind the precogs’ visions.
The Giver
The Giver
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
Metacritic: 47/100
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
Awards: 3 wins & 6 nominations
Writer: Michael Mitnick, Robert B. Weide, Lois Lowry
Actors: Brenton Thwaites, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep
Language: English
Country: Canada, South Africa, United States
“The Giver” movie is about a dystopian society where all memories and emotions are erased, and a young boy named Jonas is chosen to receive and store these memories. As Jonas learns about the true nature of his society, he becomes determined to change it for the better.
Aeon Flux
Creating a World: Aeon Flux
Internet Movie Database: 5.4/10
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Runtime: 21 min
Genre: Short
Awards: N/A
Writer: N/A
Actors: David Gale, Phil Hay, Matt Manfredi, Peter Chung
Language: English
Country: USA
The Aeon Flux movie is a dystopian sci-fi thriller set in a future where a deadly virus has wiped out most of humanity. A skilled assassin named Aeon Flux becomes involved in a rebellion against the oppressive government after discovering a dark secret that could change everything.
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 142 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 1 BAFTA Award34 wins & 49 nominations total
Writer: Gary Ross, Suzanne Collins, Billy Ray
Actors: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Hunger Games movie is set in a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to participate in a televised fight to the death as a form of entertainment for the ruling government, sparking a rebellion led by a young girl named Katniss Everdeen.”
Divergent
Divergent
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 41%
Metacritic: 48/100
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Runtime: 139 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery
Awards: 7 wins & 11 nominations
Writer: Evan Daugherty, Vanessa Taylor, Veronica Roth
Actors: Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Kate Winslet
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
The Divergent movie is set in a dystopian society where people are divided into factions based on their personalities. The story follows a young girl named Tris who discovers she is Divergent, meaning she doesn’t fit into any one faction, and must navigate a dangerous world of political intrigue and rebellion.
The Maze Runner
The Maze Runner
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 65%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: 4 wins & 12 nominations
Writer: Noah Oppenheim, Grant Pierce Myers, T.S. Nowlin
Actors: Dylan O'Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter
Language: English
Country: United States, United Kingdom
“The Maze Runner is a dystopian science fiction film about a group of teenagers who find themselves trapped in a mysterious maze with no memory of their past. They must navigate the deadly maze and uncover the secrets behind their imprisonment to find a way out and survive.”
Inception
Inception
Internet Movie Database: 8.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 148 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 159 wins & 220 nominations total
Writer: Christopher Nolan
Actors: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page
Language: English, Japanese, French
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Inception is a science fiction heist thriller film that follows a skilled thief who infiltrates people’s dreams to steal information. However, he is given the task of planting an idea in someone’s mind instead, leading to a complex and mind-bending journey through multiple layers of dreams.
Total Recall
Total Recall
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Metacritic: 60/100
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Runtime: 113 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 7 wins & 16 nominations total
Writer: Philip K. Dick, Ronald Shusett, Dan O'Bannon
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside
Language: English
Country: United States, Mexico
“Total Recall” is a science fiction film set in a future where a man named Douglas Quaid undergoes a memory implant procedure that goes awry, leading him to question his own identity and get caught up in a dangerous conspiracy.
The Adjustment Bureau
The Adjustment Bureau
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 72%
Metacritic: 60/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Awards: 1 win & 9 nominations
Writer: George Nolfi, Philip K. Dick
Actors: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Lisa Thoreson
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Adjustment Bureau is a science fiction romantic thriller film that follows the story of a man who discovers a mysterious group of agents who control the fate and decisions of individuals, and must fight against them to be with the woman he loves.”
Ultraviolet
Ultraviolet
Internet Movie Database: 4.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 8%
Metacritic: 18/100
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Runtime: 88 min
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Kurt Wimmer
Actors: Milla Jovovich, Cameron Bright, Nick Chinlund
Language: English, Vietnamese
Country: United States, China
The Ultraviolet movie is a science fiction action film about a genetically enhanced vampire-like warrior named Violet, who fights against a government organization to protect a young boy who holds the key to a potential cure for a deadly virus.
Dark City
Dark City
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Metacritic: 66/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Fantasy, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: 12 wins & 19 nominations
Writer: Alex Proyas, Lem Dobbs, David S. Goyer
Actors: Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly
Language: English
Country: Australia, United States
“Dark City” is a science fiction film about a man who wakes up in a mysterious city with no memories and becomes entangled in a dangerous plot orchestrated by a group of powerful beings known as The Strangers. As he uncovers the truth about his existence, he must fight to reclaim his identity and save the city from eternal darkness.
THX 1138
THX 1138
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: 2 wins & 3 nominations
Writer: George Lucas, Walter Murch
Actors: Robert Duvall, Donald Pleasence, Don Pedro Colley
Language: English
Country: United States
“THX 1138” is a dystopian science fiction film set in the future, where a man named THX 1138 rebels against a totalitarian society that suppresses emotions and individuality, leading him to seek freedom and escape.
The Island
The Island
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Metacritic: 50/100
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Runtime: 136 min
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 6 nominations
Writer: Caspian Tredwell-Owen, Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Island” is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where clones are created to provide organs for their original counterparts. Two clones, Lincoln and Jordan, escape the facility and go on a quest to uncover the truth about their existence and fight for their freedom.
Fahrenheit 451
Fahrenheit 451
Internet Movie Database: 7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 81%
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award4 nominations total
Writer: François Truffaut, Jean-Louis Richard, Ray Bradbury
Actors: Oskar Werner, Julie Christie, Cyril Cusack
Language: English, Russian, Japanese, French
Country: United Kingdom
“Fahrenheit 451” is a dystopian film set in a future society where books are banned and burned by government “firemen.” The story follows a fireman who begins questioning his role and rebels against the oppressive regime.
Serenity
Serenity
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 82%
Metacritic: 74/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: 9 wins & 10 nominations
Writer: Joss Whedon
Actors: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Language: English, Mandarin
Country: United States
The Serenity movie follows a crew of misfit space outlaws led by Captain Malcolm Reynolds as they navigate the galaxy, evading authorities and confronting a deadly secret that threatens their lives and the fate of the universe.
The Fifth Element
The Fifth Element
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 71%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 10 wins & 39 nominations total
Writer: Luc Besson, Robert Mark Kamen
Actors: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman
Language: Arabic, Egyptian (Ancient), English, Swedish, German
Country: France, United Kingdom, United States
“The Fifth Element is a science fiction film set in a futuristic world where a taxi driver must team up with a mysterious woman to prevent the impending doom of Earth by locating four elemental stones and a fifth element.”