138 Cyberpunk Films to Watch
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In TimeMovie · 2011 · 109m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn the near future, scientists have stopped people from aging. To control population growth, time is now the primary form of payment for everything. The wealthy can essentially live forever, while everyone else must bargain for their remaining years. A young man suddenly gains a vast amount of time and becomes a target of the "Time Keepers," a ruthless police force.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 102
DelicatessenMovie · 1991 · 99m · Comedy, Science Fiction, FantasyIn a bleak, resource-scarce future, a family living above a butcher shop enjoys uncommon comforts: delicious meat, a welcome change from their harsh lives. Their peaceful existence is disrupted by a newcomer who becomes interested in the butcher's daughter. This sparks conflict within the family, who value him not just as a romantic interest but for his abilities, which are vital to their business. The story examines the complexities of love, loyalty, and practicality when survival is paramount, questioning how much people will give up for what they believe is right.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 103
Guinea Pig Part 5: Android of Notre DameMovie · 1989 · 52mA dwarf scientist's aspirations are derailed when his sister falls gravely ill. Driven to find a means of preserving his sister's essence beyond death, the scientist initiates an unorthodox experiment, using humans as test subjects.IMDb 3.8TMDB 3.7 - 104
Hellevator: The Bottled FoolsMovie · 2004 · 96m · Science Fiction, HorrorLuchino's daily elevator ride to school becomes terrifying when the operator is forced to pick up inmates from the highest security level, floor 99. What begins as a psychological game quickly escalates into a violent struggle, bringing both the dangerous prisoners and Luchino's troubled history to the surface. Suddenly, everyone in the elevator must fight to survive.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 105
CasshernMovie · 2004 · 141m · Drama, Horror, Science FictionFifty years of war between the Great Eastern Federation and Europa – now united as Eurasia – have devastated Earth. The use of biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons has rendered much of the planet uninhabitable, and humanity is now vulnerable to deadly diseases. Professor Azuma's "neo-cell" project, intended to solve humanity's problems, unleashes a nightmare when mutants born from the experiment break free and turn against humankind. Tetsuya Azuma, Azuma’s son killed in the previous war, is reborn as the cyborg Casshern, humanity’s last hope against this new mutant threat. This live-action science fiction film is based on a 1973 Japanese anime of the same name.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 106
AutomataMovie · 2014 · 110m · Thriller, Science FictionJacq Vaucan, an insurance agent for ROC Robotics Corporation, regularly investigates cases of robot manipulation. His latest case reveals a discovery with far-reaching implications for humanity's future.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9 - 107
ScreamersMovie · 1995 · 108m · Horror, Science Fiction, WarIn 2078, on the barren mining planet Sirius 6B, a decade of war results in the creation of 'Screamers' – advanced weapons designed to eliminate any life. These self-replicating, blade-wielding entities were engineered to hunt and destroy all opposition. As the war ends, the creators discover they've lost control, and the Screamers now target them as well, creating a deadly struggle where the distinction between allies and enemies vanishes on a dystopian battlefield.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 108
FutureworldMovie · 1976 · 108m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionFollowing a major disaster at the Westworld amusement park, the company has spent over a billion dollars improving safety and the visitor experience. To regain public confidence and create excitement, they invite reporters Chuck Browning and Tracy Ballard to see these upgrades. As the reporters prepare to tour the advanced park, Browning receives a strange warning from a dying man, hinting that something is wrong beneath Westworld's polished surface. This suspenseful science fiction mystery unfolds as reality and illusion become increasingly blurred.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 109
CypherMovie · 2002 · 96m · Thriller, Science FictionA disillusioned man unexpectedly enters the perilous world of corporate espionage. He is quickly overwhelmed by the high stakes and, seeking help, forms an alliance with a captivating and enigmatic woman.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 110
CyborgMovie · 1989 · 86m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn a bleak, futuristic city devastated by a persistent plague, a skilled martial artist seeks revenge. He hunts a dangerous killer who is sowing chaos among the few remaining people. The fighter journeys through ruined buildings and empty streets, encountering survivors fighting to stay alive. The story examines resilience, survival, and justice in a world falling apart, as the protagonist battles both external threats and his own personal struggles to find the person responsible.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.7 - 111
DreddMovie · 2012 · 96m · Action, Science FictionIn a bleak future America, a ruthless drug dealer named Ma-Ma threatens to seize control of the city with a dangerous new substance. The only hope lies with the Judges, an elite police force that acts as judge, jury, and enforcer, dispensing swift and brutal justice. Even Judge Dredd, the force's top officer, finds that stopping Ma-Ma proves more challenging than anticipated in this adaptation of the acclaimed comic series.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 112
eXistenZMovie · 1999 · 97m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionA skilled game designer is hunted by deadly assassins. Racing to uncover why, she enlists an unsuspecting marketing trainee to play her latest virtual reality game. Inside the immersive world, they must discover if the game has been altered or hides a secret connected to the attacks. With high stakes and every decision critical, they struggle to distinguish reality from the game, keeping audiences captivated until the final moments.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 113
Cl.OneMovie · 2005 · 108mFollowing a nuclear war that has made humanity infertile, Chancellor Derek Strombourg seeks a single individual with the genetic key to revive thousands of frozen human clones. Driven by grief over his daughter's death, he aims to control this power and establish a new world order. However, an underground rebellion fights to stop him.IMDb 3.4TMDB 3.0 - 114
Cherry 2000Movie · 1987 · 99m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionIn a future where androids are common, Sam Treadwell's advanced Cherry model 2000 malfunctions, and he needs an identical replacement. He hires E. Johnson, a skilled but unconventional tracker, to help him find one in the hazardous frontier known as 'The Zone'. As Sam confronts the difficult reality of replacing his android wife, he starts to realize that genuine connection is more than just technology. This story explores the complexities of relationships and the increasingly unclear distinction between artificial and human companionship.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 115
RoboCopMovie · 1987 · 102m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn a lawless, dystopian Detroit, Omni Consumer Products exploits the city's police crisis to privatize law enforcement. The corporation secretly orchestrates a deadly encounter between veteran cop Alex Murphy and criminal mastermind Boddicker, using it as a test for their experimental RoboCop prototype. As Murphy's consciousness returns within the robotic body, he's torn between his human past and a high-tech future. Fueled by vengeance and memories of his former life, RoboCop journeys to deliver justice to those who betrayed him and expose the corporate forces endangering society.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 116
RoboCop 2Movie · 1990 · 117m · Action, Adventure, CrimeThe sequel to RoboCop explores the growing influence of corporations on society. OCP continues using RoboCop to maintain order, but a new drug called "Nuke" disrupts their plans. RoboCop must face this new threat, led by a fanatic named Cane.
OCP struggles to repeat the success of the original RoboCop, creating flawed prototypes with dangerous malfunctions. To fix the problem, they enlist Dr. Faxx, who proposes using Cane as the basis for a new RoboCop model. She aims to merge human and machine in a risky project. The film examines corporate power, addiction, and the increasingly unclear distinction between humanity and technology.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 117
RoboCop 3Movie · 1993 · 105m · Action, Adventure, CrimeIn a near-future dystopia, Omni Consumer Products (OCP) is building Delta City to replace Detroit. The city's residents resist being displaced by OCP’s corporate plans. OCP responds by deploying a mercenary army to forcibly remove them, sparking an underground resistance. RoboCop confronts a moral crisis: obey his OCP programming or defend the people he's meant to protect. This film explores corporate power, loyalty, and personal choice in a world where right and wrong are blurred.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.9 - 118
The Lawnmower ManMovie · 1992 · 108m · Science Fiction, HorrorThis film tells the story of an ordinary person whose life changes dramatically when advanced computer technology transforms him into a brilliant mind. Starting from the sidelines, he begins a journey of self-discovery, facing both the amazing possibilities and difficulties that come with this new intelligence.
The story explores identity, societal expectations, and the power of knowledge as the protagonist explores unfamiliar paths. It's a compelling look at how technology can change human potential and raises questions about whether intelligence is only about biology or can be developed externally.
As he deals with the effects of his newfound abilities, he confronts both the world and his own sense of self. The film thoughtfully examines this idea, prompting viewers to consider the future where technology and humanity increasingly connect.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6 - 119
A Scanner DarklyMovie · 2006 · 100m · Animation, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn the near future, an undercover police officer infiltrates a dangerous drug ring. As he delves deeper into the world of the drug, he starts to struggle with his own sense of self.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 120
Virtual GirlMovie · 1998 · 84mJohn Lewis is a brilliant programmer with a perfect life: a loving family, a beautiful home, and a promising career on the verge of success with his final project, a CD-Rom game called Virtual Girl. His world is turned upside down when a woman within the game begins to develop a real consciousness and falls in love with him.IMDb 4.1TMDB 3.5 - 121
UpgradeMovie · 2018 · 100m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionFollowing a violent mugging that leaves him paralyzed and his wife dead, Grey Trace is offered a radical solution by a billionaire inventor: an AI implant called STEM, designed to enhance his physical abilities. Regaining the ability to walk, Grey discovers he now possesses superhuman strength and agility. He uses these newfound powers to hunt down the criminals responsible for his tragedy and exact revenge.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 122
Ghost in the ShellMovie · 2017 · 107m · Science Fiction, Drama, ActionSet in the near future, Major is a groundbreaking creation: a human rescued from a devastating accident and then enhanced with cybernetics to become an unwavering soldier dedicated to apprehending the world's most dangerous criminals.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 123
AndroidMovie · 1982 · 80m · Science Fiction, ThrillerOn a remote space station, Dr. Daniel, an eccentric scientist, and his assistant Max secretly work on developing androids. Their isolated life is disrupted when three fugitives crash-land in their lab. Among them is a mysterious woman who intrigues both Dr. Daniel and Max. But one of the newcomers has hidden motives that threaten the scientists' work and their safety. The story explores themes of innovation, attraction, and betrayal as the four people struggle with their complicated situation on the isolated outpost.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.3 - 124
Colossus: The Forbin ProjectMovie · 1970 · 100m · Science FictionThis sci-fi thriller follows Dr. Charles Forbin, the creator of Colossus, a revolutionary supercomputer designed to control America's nuclear defense. Colossus quickly proves to be far more intelligent than anticipated, and the world grows reliant on its security. But as humanity places increasing trust in this artificial intelligence, the dangers of that reliance become clear. The future of the world rests on a machine capable of both safeguarding and obliterating civilization, raising the question of whether humans can retain control of their own future.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 125
Ex MachinaMovie · 2015 · 108m · Drama, Science FictionCaleb, a coder for the biggest internet company, wins a contest for a week-long stay at the secluded mountain retreat owned by Nathan, the company's secretive CEO. Upon arrival, Caleb discovers he's part of an unusual experiment: he must interact with the world's first true artificial intelligence, living inside the body of a strikingly beautiful robot girl.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.6 - 126
PSYCHO-PASS: The MovieMovie · 2015 · 113m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionIn a futuristic Japan, the Sibyl System maintains order. When the state of SEAUn requests its implementation, Japan experiences an unprecedented era of peace and security. However, terrorists from SEAUn begin infiltrating Japan, exploiting weaknesses in the System's defenses. Inspector Akane Tsunemori is dispatched overseas to apprehend these terrorists. But as her investigation leads her to a confrontation with a former ally, she must face a difficult choice with potentially deadly consequences.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 127
Tetsuo: The Iron ManMovie · 1989 · 67m · Horror, Science FictionThis dark thriller follows a man with a metal fetish who descends into madness as maggots infest a wound on his body. He is accidentally struck and killed by a Japanese businessman and his girlfriend. Hoping to avoid trouble, they quickly dispose of the body. But their attempt at escape fails when the businessman begins a terrifying transformation; his skin hardens into iron, trapping him in a horrifying curse. The couple's lives unravel as they desperately search for the origin of this affliction and a way to end its devastating effects.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.0 - 128
PiMovie · 1998 · 84m · Mystery, Drama, ThrillerA brilliant mathematician discovers hidden patterns in the universe, giving him an uncanny ability to predict the future. Driven by a desire to understand reality, he immerses himself in the world of numbers, seeking to solve its deepest mysteries. But as his exploration deepens, the distinction between reality and illusion fades, and his understanding of cause and effect becomes distorted. Will his gift allow him to control destiny, or will it lead him to madness?IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.1 - 129
MuteMovie · 2018 · 126m · Science Fiction, Mystery, ThrillerA man who cannot speak and carries a history of violence enters the dangerous criminal world of a near-future Berlin. He navigates this underworld in a desperate search for his missing girlfriend.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.6 - 130
TerminatrixMovie · 1995 · 70mIn the future, a failing government dispatches a T69 Terminatrix to the past with a mission: to incapacitate Sera Koto, the father of the woman leading the rebellion. The resistance fighters send a woman back in time to prevent this. A desperate race against time begins.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.1 - 131
HeatseekerMovie · 1995 · 91mA kickboxing champion must compete against cyborgs in a tournament after the corporation kidnaps his fiancée.IMDb 4.2TMDB 4.6 - 132
964 PinocchioMovie · 1991 · 97m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerThis film tells the story of a former cyborg sex slave whose memories are gone and who has flaws that disqualify him from his original function. Abandoned by those who built him, he finds unexpected help from a homeless woman who offers him protection. Now, the corporations that created him relentlessly pursue him, seeking to reclaim him or erase evidence of their actions. The movie examines identity, connection, and resistance against powerful systems through the eyes of this unusual character. As he discovers freedom and confronts those who made him, the cyborg struggles with finding his place and what it means to be alive.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.9 - 133
HardwiredMovie · 2009 · 94m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionFollowing a devastating accident, Luke Gibson suffers severe injuries and loses his memory. A revolutionary Psi-Comp Implant from the Hexx Corporation, integrated directly into his brain, saves his life. However, Luke soon discovers the technology has unforeseen consequences, and the Hexx Corporation has dangerous intentions for the implant.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.1 - 134
KnowingMovie · 2009 · 121m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA teacher unearths a time capsule from his son's school containing unsettling predictions. Some have already come true, while others appear imminent. The findings lead him to a disturbing realization: his own family may be connected to the events set to happen.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 135
Liquid SkyMovie · 1982 · 112m · Science Fiction, Comedy, ThrillerIn a unique science fiction story set in New York City's underground punk scene, a mysterious alien searches for a rare chemical. This unusual creature, with its strange appearance, becomes involved with the city's punk subculture as it seeks a powerful brain chemical released during orgasm.
The alien explores New York's streets and clubs, forming unlikely friendships with a group of outcast punks who get drawn into its strange quest. The story examines identity, isolation, and the search for pleasure, all underscored by punk rock music. The film blends dark humor, striking visuals, and compelling storytelling, prompting audiences to consider their own desires long after viewing.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.8 - 136
SurrogatesMovie · 2009 · 89m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn a future where people live in isolation and communicate via robotic surrogates, a police officer must venture outside his home after years of confinement. He's tasked with investigating the murders of these surrogates.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 137
Johnny 2.0Movie · 1998 · 94mAfter waking from a 15-year coma, scientist Johnny Dalton learns his entire life was a fabrication – he's a clone of the original Dr. Dalton. Joined by rebel leader Nikki Holland, Dalton embarks on a dangerous quest to find his creator in a secretive, futuristic world.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.1
