19 Philip K. Dick Movie Adaptations
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Screamers: The HuntingMovie · 2009 · 94m · Action, Horror, Science FictionA team of humans travels to Sirius 6 after receiving an SOS signal. The planet was thought to be abandoned following the destruction of powerful weapons called "screamers." Upon arrival, the team discovers a small community of human survivors living in an old military base.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.9 - 2
NextMovie · 2007 · 96m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerCris Johnson is a magician in Las Vegas with a troubling secret: he can briefly see the future. Haunted by childhood experiments and unwanted attention from the government and medical community, he lives in hiding under a false identity, performing simple tricks and making a living through small bets. But when a terrorist group threatens to detonate a nuclear weapon in Los Angeles, government agent Callie Ferris must find Cris and persuade him to help her prevent disaster.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 3
Radio Free AlbemuthMovie · 2010 · 110m · Drama, Thriller, Science FictionNick Brady, a record store clerk, starts having unusual visions from something he calls VALIS. These visions lead him to relocate his family to Los Angeles, where he achieves success as a music company executive. He then becomes entangled in a perilous political and mystical conspiracy of immense cosmic scope.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.4 - 4
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 - 5
Dateline NBCMovie · 1982 · 118m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerEvery week, Dateline NBC presents detailed investigations into real crimes and mysteries that have deeply affected people and communities. The newsmagazine series tells compelling stories exploring the complexities of human nature, using expert interviews and re-enactments to examine intricate cases. Originally NBC's main newsmagazine, Dateline now focuses primarily on true crime, captivating viewers with suspenseful storytelling and vivid detail. While sometimes covering other subjects, these stories are usually overshadowed by the gripping tales of deception, betrayal, and the search for justice that are central to Dateline's lasting popularity.IMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9 - 6
BarjoMovie · 1992 · 85mThe story is told by Barjo, an obsessive and somewhat delusional man who meticulously records conversations, random facts, and strange theories about people and the apocalypse in his notebook. When his house burns down, he takes refuge with his twin sister, Fanfan, and her husband Charles, the wealthy "Aluminum King." The film centers on Charles's perspective as he grapples with the eccentricities of his wife and brother-in-law.IMDb 5.6TMDB 4.7 - 7
PaycheckMovie · 2003 · 119m · Action, Adventure, MysteryMichael Jennings is a brilliant mind employed by top tech companies on confidential projects. To ensure security, his memory is wiped clean after each assignment. However, after three years of work, he's informed he won't receive his payment. Instead, he gets a cryptic letter containing clues. He must decipher them to uncover the reason for the withheld salary and the trouble he's now facing.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 8
Total RecallMovie · 1990 · 113m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionConstruction worker Douglas Quaid becomes obsessed with visiting Mars and visits Recall, a company that implants artificial memories. A problem with the procedure causes Doug to question what's real. He struggles to tell the difference between fantasy and truth, leading him on a thrilling journey of self-discovery. The film combines action, suspense, and questions about identity, creating a captivating experience that makes viewers doubt their own perceptions.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 9
The Adjustment BureauMovie · 2011 · 106m · Science Fiction, Thriller, RomanceA man sees a future laid out for him, a path determined by fate. He decides to defy it, fighting against the Adjustment Bureau as it controls life in New York. He risks a destiny of greatness to be with the woman he loves.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8 - 10
ImpostorMovie · 2001 · 102m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerA leading weapons designer for the government is apprehended by a secret agency. They suspect he's not who he seems—a clone engineered by an alien civilization with plans to conquer Earth.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 11
Blade Runner: Black Out 2022Movie · 2017 · 16m · Action, Animation, Science FictionThis animated short depicts the events surrounding a major electrical failure on the US West Coast. Within the established timeline of *Blade Runner 2049*, this blackout triggers widespread city shutdowns, economic collapse, and food shortages. While the cause remains unknown, Replicants – the bio-engineered beings from the original *Blade Runner* – are suspected.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 12
Natural CityMovie · 2003 · 114m · Science Fiction, Action, DramaDetectives R and Noma track down rogue cyborgs. These artificial humans are typically military commandos, companions, or objects of desire, with an average lifespan of three years. However, illegal technology is emerging that allows cyborg AI to be transferred into human bodies. This pushes R to find a suitable host for his own cyborg, Ria, whose operational life is ending.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.4 - 13
2048: Nowhere to RunMovie · 2017 · 6m · Science Fiction, Thriller, ActionSet one year before Blade Runner 2049, "2048: Nowhere to Run" follows Sapper, a man striving to stay on a path away from his past. The short film reveals both Sapper's gentle side and the violent potential that emerges when he is provoked.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 14
MegavilleMovie · 1992 · 93mIn the future, national borders have disappeared, leaving only two massive super-states: the grim, oppressive "Hemisphere" and the expansive, advanced "Megaville." Megaville has an elected president, but widespread corruption plagues the system. While Megaville encourages all media, this freedom has led to moral decline through the spread of pornography and violent films. In contrast to Megaville's cleanliness and order, the Hemisphere is in decay. Travel between the two is restricted for most, except the powerful. The Hemisphere’s citizens live under a totalitarian regime, fearing the secret police, known as "CKS," and all media is outlawed.IMDb 3.7TMDB 5.0 - 15
Blade Runner 2049Movie · 2017 · 164m · Science Fiction, DramaThirty years after the first film, Officer K, a new Blade Runner for the LAPD, discovers a long-hidden secret that could destabilize society. His investigation leads him to search for Rick Deckard, a former Blade Runner who disappeared thirty years ago.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 16
2036: Nexus DawnMovie · 2017 · 7m · Science Fiction, ThrillerSet in 2036, this short film features Jared Leto as Niander Wallace. He unveils a new generation of highly advanced replicants, the Nexus 9, with the goal of ending the legal restrictions on replicants. This action has significant implications for the story of *Blade Runner 2049*.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 17
Minority ReportMovie · 2002 · 145m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn the near future, police use advanced technology to predict crimes before they happen. John Anderton is a leading officer in this 'Precrime' division. However, his life is turned upside down when a fellow investigator frames him for murder, making him the target of a city-wide manhunt.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.4 - 18
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 - 19
Total RecallMovie · 2012 · 118m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerDoug Quaid, a factory worker, chooses a virtual reality vacation from the company Rekall, selecting implanted memories of a life as a spy. The simulation malfunctions, leaving Quaid with false memories and a new identity. He is now a fugitive pursued by the authorities and finds himself partnering with a rebel fighter to challenge the oppressive Chancellor Cohaagen.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0
