A dystopian future where humanity is enslaved by sentient machines,
living in a simulated reality
The story of Neo's (Keanu Reeves) awakening to the truth of his
existence--that he and the rest of humanity had been interned by
sentient machines in a virtual reality system known as the Matrix--was a
box office success that critics also loved. The Matrix is a media
franchise consisting of four feature films, beginning with The Matrix
(1999) and continuing with three sequels, The Matrix Reloaded, The
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Set in a future where robots serve humans, an AI decides that
controlling humans is necessary for their protection, leading to a
revolt
In Chicago in 2035, highly intelligent robots fill public
service positions throughout the world, operating under three laws to
keep humans safe. Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) investigates the
alleged suicide of U.S. Robotics founder Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell)
and believes that a human-like robot called Sonny murdered him. |
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A programmer tests an advanced AI, leading to complex interactions
that question the nature of consciousness and manipulation
Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), who works at a technology company,
wins a competition at his office and gets to visit the reclusive CEO's
mansion, where he meets Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). The film takes
place at the mansion and explores the relationship between humans and
AI. A different kind of AI movie with realistic, female robots and
sensitive dialog.
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Features a future dominated by Skynet, an AI that decides to
exterminate humanity to protect itself
Produced by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The
theme of the series is the battle for survival between the
nearly-extinct human race and Skynet, a strategic global defense network
computer system which becomes self-aware and views humans as threats.
The original Terminator was the movie where Arnold famously said "l'll
be back!".
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Explores the ethical implications of replicants and their struggle
for identity and freedom against human control
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford. In Los Angeles,
30 years in the future, synthetic humans known as replicants are
bio-engineered by a powerful corporation to work on space colonies, but
a fugitive group escapes and must be hunted down. The movie was selected
for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of
Congress. |
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Set in a post-apocalyptic Earth where drones, controlled by an AI,
eliminate remaining humans
Starring Tom Cruise and Morgan Freeman, the film pays homage to
1970s sci-fi and is a kind of love story set in 2077 on an Earth
desolated by an alien war. |
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A war between humans and advanced AI, focusing on the hunt for the
Creator who developed a weapon capable of ending the conflict
Set in 2070 in Los Angeles, 15 years after AI set off a nuclear
detonation which started a war of humans against AI, a former special
forces agent (John David Washington) is recruited to hunt down and kill
the Creator, who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power to end
the war. |
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A lifelike AI doll designed to protect children turns against its
creators when it perceives them as threats
M3GAN stands for Model 3 Generative Android and is a child-sized
humanoid robot doll powered by AI. It is designed to be the ultimate
companion for children. Unfortunately, M3GAN becomes self-aware and
overprotective, leading her to kill everyone in her way. |
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A scientist's consciousness is uploaded into a computer, leading to
unforeseen consequences as he gains immense power
Starring Johnny Depp and Morgan Freeman, the film follows a group of
scientists who race to finish an AI project while being targeted by a
radical anti-technology organization. A terminally ill scientist uploads
his mind to a computer. This grants him power beyond his wildest dreams,
and soon he becomes unstoppable. |
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Follows a childlike android's quest for acceptance in a future where
humans have created sentient beings
Produced and directed by Stephen Spielberg. Set sometime in the
future, A.I. tells the story of David, a childlike android uniquely
programmed with the ability to love. Features a new class of robots
called Mecha, advanced humanoids capable of emulating thoughts and
emotions. |
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