Blade Runner
Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young
A blade runner must pursue and terminate four replicants who stole a ship in space and have returned to Earth to find their creator.
Why you'll love it
A thought-provoking film that explores artificial intelligence through the lens of replicants, raising questions about humanity and consciousness.
The Terminator
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn
A cyborg assassin from the future attempts to find and kill a young woman who is destined to give birth to a warrior that will lead a resistance to save humankind from extinction.
Why you'll love it
A relentless cyborg assassin, sent by an AI from the future, demonstrates the potential threat of AI turning against humanity.
WarGames
Matthew Broderick, Ally Sheedy, John Wood
A young man finds a back door into a military central computer in which reality is confused with game-playing, possibly starting World War III.
Why you'll love it
A teenager hacks into a military supercomputer and almost starts World War III, highlighting the potential dangers of AI in warfare.
Tron
Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner
A computer hacker is abducted into a digital world and forced to participate in gladiatorial games where his only chance of escape is with the help of a heroic security program.
Why you'll love it
A software engineer is transported into a digital world, where he interacts with sentient programs, showcasing early concepts of AI and virtual reality.
Short Circuit
Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens
Number 5 of a group of experimental robots in a lab is electrocuted, suddenly becomes intelligent, and escapes.
Why you'll love it
A military robot gains human-like intelligence and emotions after being struck by lightning, leading to a comedic exploration of AI.