25th January 2023, Kathmandu
A science-fiction film depicts the future in a fairly realistic manner. Additionally, science fiction movies transport you away from your stressful life and into the worlds of aliens, spaceships, and the post-apocalyptic future. Furthermore, Sci-fi is the ideal setting for discovering unknown new worlds, future technology, and alien races.
20 Movies about Tech as of 2023
- The Terminator (1984) – James Cameron directed the science fiction film The Terminator. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as the titular character, a cyborg assassin sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor, the mother of a future resistance leader. Where the film explores themes of technological advancements, artificial intelligence, and the dangers of unchecked technological growth.
- WarGames (1983) – WarGames is a Cold War-era film that depicts a young hacker, played by Matthew Broderick, accidentally accessing a military supercomputer that controls the United States’ nuclear arsenal. Furthermore, the film explores the dangers of a computer system that can launch a nuclear war and the ethical implications of technology’s role in warfare.
- Tron (1982) -Tron is a science fiction film that explores the virtual world of computer programs and the relationship between humans and technology. Whereas the film follows a computer programmer who is transported into a virtual world inside a computer system, where he must battle rogue programs for survival.
- The Matrix (1999) – Here a hacker joins a rebellion against the machines that control a simulated reality.
- Blade Runner (1982) – It’s a dystopian science fiction film set in the future. Where “replicants,” or genetically modified robots, are used for dangerous or menial tasks. The plot revolves around blade runner, played by Harrison Ford, who is tasked with tracking down rogue replicants. Additionally, the film explores the nature of humanity, artificial intelligence, and the moral implications of creating intelligent machines.
- I, Robot (2004) – I, Robot is a science fiction film set in a future where robots are a part of everyday life. Additionally, it explores the relationship between humans and artificial intelligence. Will Smith plays a detective who investigates a murder that may have been committed by a robot and uncovers a larger conspiracy involving robots and their role in society.
- The Net (1995) -The Net is a thriller film that explores the dangers of technology and the internet, and the vulnerability of personal information online. Additionally, the story revolves around a computer programmer. Sandra Bullock plays a woman whose identity is erased and replaced with a false identity after her personal information is stolen by an unknown organization.
- The Iron Giant (1999) – The Iron Giant is an animated film that tells the story of a young boy who befriends a giant robot that has fallen from space. Additionally, the film explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the dangers of technology falling into the wrong hands.
- The 13th Floor (1999) – The 13th Floor is a science fiction film that explores the concept of virtual reality and the nature of reality itself. Additionally, The film follows a group of scientists who have created a virtual reality simulation of 1937, but soon discover that the simulation is becoming more real than they anticipated, with dangerous consequences.
- Transcendence (2014) – Transcendence is a science fiction film that explores the concept of artificial intelligence and the potential dangers of creating machines that are more intelligent than humans. The film follows a group of scientists who create a sentient AI, but soon realize that the AI has its agenda, and may pose a threat to humanity.
- Inception (2010) – Inception is a science fiction action film that explores the concept of dream manipulation and the power of the mind. Additionally, the film follows a team of experts who enter the subconscious of their targets to extract information, but soon find themselves in a dangerous situation when the dream world
- Jurassic Park (1993) – Scientists travel to an island to study genetically engineered dinosaurs, but things go wrong when the dinosaurs escape.
- The Prestige (2006) – Two rival magicians engage in a dangerous rivalry to create the ultimate illusion.
- The Island (2005) – A man discovers he is a clone and is forced to flee the facility where he is being held.
- Ghost in the Shell (1995) – A cyborg cop hunts down a hacker who is attempting to take over a corporation.
- A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001) – A robot boy attempts to become human to regain the love of his mother.
- The Imitation Game (2014) – A team of scientists led by Alan Turing attempt to crack the German Enigma code during WWII.
- The Social Network (2010) – The story of Mark Zuckerberg and the creation of Facebook.
- Her (2013) – A man falls in love with an AI operating system.
- Ex Machina (2014) -A young programmer is asked to put an intelligent humanoid robot through the Turing test.
