20 Movies Like They Live

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The Matrix

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
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The Matrix is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where humans are unknowingly trapped in a simulated reality created by intelligent machines. A group of rebels, led by a computer hacker named Neo, fight to free humanity from this virtual prison.

V for Vendetta

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
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V for Vendetta is a dystopian thriller set in a future totalitarian Britain, where a masked vigilante named V seeks to ignite a revolution against the oppressive regime, with the help of a young woman named Evey.

Dark City

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
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Dark City is a sci-fi film about a man who wakes up with no memories and discovers he is being manipulated by a group of mysterious beings who control and alter reality. As he unravels the truth, he must find a way to regain control of his own destiny and save humanity from their oppressive control.

They Live (1988)

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100 Teaser - THEY LIVE (1988) + REPO MAN (1984) (FULL EP ON PATREON)
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“They Live” is a science fiction film about a drifter who discovers a pair of sunglasses that reveal the true nature of the world, showing that aliens are controlling humanity through subliminal messages. With this newfound knowledge, he joins a resistance group to expose and fight against the extraterrestrial threat.

The Truman Show

The Truman Show
The Truman Show
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 40 wins & 69 nominations total
Writer: Andrew Niccol
Actors: Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney
Language: English
Country: United States
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The Truman Show is about a man named Truman Burbank who discovers that his entire life has been a televised reality show and he sets out to escape the artificial world created for him. As he begins to question his reality, he becomes determined to find freedom and live an authentic life outside the confines of the show.

Equilibrium

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
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“Equilibrium” is a dystopian science fiction film set in a future society where emotions are suppressed through the mandatory use of a drug. When a high-ranking government official begins to question the system and stops taking the drug, he becomes a fugitive and joins a resistance group to overthrow the oppressive regime.

A Scanner Darkly

A Scanner Darkly
A Scanner Darkly
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Crime
Awards: 4 wins & 21 nominations
Writer: Philip K. Dick, Richard Linklater
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Winona Ryder, Robert Downey Jr.
Language: English
Country: United States
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“A Scanner Darkly” is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where an undercover cop becomes addicted to a dangerous drug while investigating a notorious drug dealer. As he struggles with his own identity and sanity, he must navigate a world of surveillance and paranoia.

The Adjustment Bureau

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
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“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 of individuals and intervene to ensure their lives follow a predetermined plan. As he falls in love with a woman he is not meant to be with, he must defy the Bureau and fight for their right to choose their own destiny.

The Thirteenth Floor

The Thirteenth Floor
The Thirteenth Floor
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 28%
Metacritic: 36/100
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Runtime: 100 min
Genre: Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Daniel F. Galouye, Josef Rusnak, Ravel Centeno-Rodriguez
Actors: Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol, Armin Mueller-Stahl
Language: English
Country: United States, Germany
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“The Thirteenth Floor” is a science fiction film set in a virtual reality world where a man discovers that his reality is a simulation within a simulation, leading him to question his own existence and the nature of reality itself. As he delves deeper into the mystery, he unravels a complex conspiracy and must navigate between the real and virtual worlds to uncover the truth.

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

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“The Manchurian Candidate (1962) is a political thriller about a former Korean War soldier who is brainwashed and programmed to become an unwitting assassin, with his actions controlled by a powerful political conspiracy.”

The Running Man

The Running Man
The Running Man
Internet Movie Database: 6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 67%
Metacritic: 45/100
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Runtime: 101 min
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: 1 win & 3 nominations
Writer: Stephen King, Steven E. de Souza
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Maria Conchita Alonso, Yaphet Kotto
Language: English, Italian, Japanese
Country: United States
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“The Running Man” is a dystopian action film set in a future where a wrongly accused man is forced to participate in a deadly game show, fighting for his life against skilled assassins while being pursued by a corrupt government.

Total Recall (1990)

Total Recall (1990)
Total Recall (1990)
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Total Recall (1990) is a sci-fi action film about a man named Douglas Quaid who undergoes a memory implant procedure to experience a virtual vacation, only to discover that his past memories have been altered and he is actually a secret agent involved in a dangerous conspiracy on Mars.

Brazil

Brazil
Brazil
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 132 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 2 Oscars. 8 wins & 6 nominations total
Writer: Terry Gilliam, Tom Stoppard, Charles McKeown
Actors: Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro
Language: English
Country: United Kingdom, United States
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“Brazil” is a dystopian satire film set in a bureaucratic, totalitarian society, following a low-ranking government employee who becomes entangled in a series of surreal and absurd events while trying to correct an administrative error that leads to tragic consequences.”

The Hunger Games

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
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The Hunger Games movie is set in a dystopian future where teenagers are forced to participate in a televised fight to the death. A young girl named Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister’s place, sparking a rebellion against the oppressive government.

Minority Report

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
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“Minority Report” is a science fiction film set in a future where a specialized police department arrests criminals before they commit crimes, based on the predictions of three psychics called “precogs.” When the system predicts that the protagonist, a police officer, will commit a murder, he goes on the run to prove his innocence and uncover a conspiracy behind the precogs’ visions.

The Giver

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
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“The Giver” movie is about a dystopian society where all emotions and memories are suppressed, and a young boy named Jonas is chosen to receive and bear the burden of the community’s past. As he discovers the truth about their controlled existence, he rebels against the system in order to bring back freedom and individuality.

The Island

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
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“The Island” is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where clones are created to serve as organ donors for wealthy individuals. Two clones, Lincoln Six Echo and Jordan Two Delta, discover the truth about their existence and attempt to escape the facility in search of freedom and their own identities.

The Maze Runner

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
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The Maze Runner movie is about a group of teenagers who find themselves trapped in a mysterious maze and must work together to find a way out while uncovering the secrets of their past.

Inception

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
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“Inception is a mind-bending science fiction film where a skilled thief enters people’s dreams to steal valuable information, but is tasked with planting an idea instead. As the lines between dreams and reality blur, he must navigate a complex web of subconscious landscapes and face his own inner demons.”

The Fifth Element

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
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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 save humanity from an ancient evil force threatening to destroy the Earth.

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