345 Sci-Fi Dystopian Films
340 titles
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The KitchenMovie · 2023 · 109m · Science Fiction, Thriller, DramaIzi is on the verge of leaving The Kitchen, a dwindling London housing estate. However, his plans are complicated when a young boy named Benji comes into his life, forcing him to make difficult choices.IMDb 4.8TMDB 4.8 - 302
Tank GirlMovie · 1995 · 104m · Action, Comedy, Science FictionBy 2033, a comet has turned Earth into a desert, making resources scarce and concentrating power in the hands of the Water & Power Corporation. Led by the ruthless Kesslee, the corporation controls the planet's remaining water, effectively governing the world. But two defiant outlaws, Tank Girl and Jet Girl, join forces with a mysterious group known as the Rippers. Together, they undertake a dangerous mission to overthrow Kesslee's oppressive rule and restore hope to a desperate world.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4 - 303
Ghost in the Shell 2: InnocenceMovie · 2004 · 100m · Animation, Drama, Science FictionDetective Batou is tasked with solving a string of murders committed by gynoids – highly advanced, doll-like cyborgs. Each gynoid malfunctions, kills its victims, and then self-destructs. It appears their core programming activates to safeguard their manufacturer's data. However, in one gynoid that Batou personally disabled, a single file remains: a voice uttering the plea, "Help me."IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 304
Moon 44Movie · 1990 · 98m · Science FictionIn 2038, Earth's dwindling resources have turned space exploration into a fight for survival. A major mining corporation controls the last mineral moon, but its automated mining robots are mysteriously disappearing en route back to Earth.
Desperate, the corporation sends a group of prisoners to defend the moon. Among them is Stone, an undercover agent tasked with finding the missing robots. He navigates a dangerous world of corruption and conflict between rival groups vying for control of the mining station and its valuable resources. Stone’s mission becomes a race against time to uncover the truth, where trust is rare and survival depends on navigating a complex power struggle.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.0 - 305
Illang: The Wolf BrigadeMovie · 2018 · 138m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn 2029, a specialized police unit battles a terrorist organization seeking to prevent a national reunification, all while facing a hidden threat.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 306
PaprikaMovie · 2006 · 90m · Animation, Science Fiction, ThrillerChaos erupts when a device enabling therapists to enter patients' dreams is stolen. The only one who can retrieve it and prevent disaster is a young therapist named Paprika.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 307
The Boys from BrazilMovie · 1978 · 125m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionEzra Lieberman, a dedicated Nazi hunter, discovers a disturbing plot to revive the Third Reich in the modern era. Investigating this bizarre scheme, Lieberman finds himself caught in a dangerous network of lies that endangers him. He forms uneasy alliances with a diverse group to stop those planning to resurrect past horrors. The film explores the blurred lines between reality and illusion, examining power, control, and human evil. This suspenseful thriller follows Lieberman as he races against time to prevent a catastrophic return of fanaticism and tyranny, plunging audiences into history's darkest depths and the depths of human nature.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 308
Overdrawn at the Memory BankMovie · 1984 · 83mIn a dystopian future, a rebellious individual develops a distinctive persona after becoming obsessed with classic film noir, particularly Casablanca. The film's influence transforms them into a figure reminiscent of Humphrey Bogart's iconic characters.IMDb 2.4TMDB 2.7 - 309
Red 11Movie · 2019 · 77mA man trapped in a disturbing medical research facility attempts to resolve his mounting debts to the company that holds him captive. He navigates this desperate situation while experiencing the effects of experimental psychoactive drugs.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.9 - 310
D.A.R.Y.L.Movie · 1985 · 100m · Family, Science Fiction, ActionDaryl seems like a normal ten-year-old boy, but he possesses extraordinary mental abilities and reflexes for his age. Secretly, he is not human; he's a government robot created in a top-secret military experiment called DARYL. His foster parents and friends believe he's just a regular kid.
When the organization that built Daryl decides to end the experiment, some scientists within the group decide to intervene. Seeing potential in him, they plan an escape to save him from being dismantled. The story follows these scientists as they try to help Daryl while navigating the hidden world where he was made.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 311
LockoutMovie · 2012 · 95m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn the near future, *Lockout* centers on a former government agent wrongly imprisoned. His only path to freedom is a perilous mission: rescuing the President's daughter from a riot of convicts at a high-security space prison.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 312
AlphavilleMovie · 1965 · 99m · Drama, Science Fiction, MysteryIn the city of Alphaville, a powerful computer called Alpha 60 controls the citizens. Created by Professor Von Braun, the city is now devoid of emotion; people communicate only in code and have forgotten how to love. Lemmy Caution is sent on a dangerous mission to stop Von Braun and shut down Alpha 60. He teams up with Natasha, the scientist's daughter, who wants to understand human feelings that her father's creation has erased. As Lemmy moves through Alphaville, he grapples with his own ideas of love, trying to show Natasha its true meaning and bring humanity back to the city. This science fiction thriller examines the impact of language, technology, and emotion as Lemmy tries to save Alphaville from becoming a place without human connection.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 313
Future CopMovie · 1976 · 73mA seasoned street officer is partnered with a new colleague who is far from ordinary. The new partner is an experimental android, created by the police lab.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.0 - 314
Executive OrderMovie · 2022 · 102m · Drama, Science FictionIn a future Brazil controlled by a strict government, black citizens are compelled to relocate to Africa as a way to reconnect with their ancestral roots. Amidst widespread fear and uncertainty, two cousins find shelter in an apartment. There, they discuss social and racial issues, united by a shared desire to leave their country.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 315
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 - 316
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 - 317
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 - 318
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 - 319
Edge of TomorrowMovie · 2014 · 114m · Action, Science FictionLieutenant Bill Cage, a civilian officer with no combat experience, is abruptly sent into a dangerous battlefield. He's killed almost immediately, but manages to take down an alien. He then wakes up back at the start of the day, trapped in a time loop where he's forced to fight and die repeatedly.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 320
The Crystal CryptMovie · 2013 · 28mThe final evacuation flight from Mars could be carrying Earth terrorists, along with something far more frightening and valuable.IMDb 6.3TMDB 4.8 - 321
2073Movie · 2024 · 83m · Thriller, Science FictionInspired by Chris Marker's 1962 film *La Jetée*, the year is 2073. In a near-future dystopia, New San Francisco is a desolate, technologically controlled police state where democracy and individual freedom have been completely suppressed.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.7 - 322
The Long WalkMovie · 2025 · 108m · Science Fiction, Thriller, HorrorIn a near-future America, fifty teenage boys compete in a brutal, yearly walking contest. They must keep pace or face execution, until only one person survives.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 323
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 - 324
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 - 325
MegalopolisMovie · 2024 · 138m · Science Fiction, Drama, FantasyIn the futuristic city of New Rome, visionary architect Cesar Catilina envisions "Megalopolis," a revolutionary city designed to transform society. His plans face opposition from corrupt Mayor Franklyn Cicero, who prioritizes power and wealth. Caught in the middle is Julia, the mayor's daughter. Her love for Cesar forces her to confront difficult choices between loyalty to her father, personal ambition, and the future of humankind.IMDb 4.6TMDB 5.2 - 326
The Stepford WivesMovie · 1975 · 117m · Mystery, Thriller, Science FictionJoanna Eberhart and her family move to the idyllic town of Stepford, Connecticut, where the women seem too perfect. As Joanna observes her new neighbors, she notices something unsettling: the women are unnaturally docile, almost like robots, devoid of independent thought or feeling.
Driven by suspicion, Joanna uncovers a disturbing secret hidden beneath the town's charming exterior. She resolves to expose the truth about these artificial women and protect herself and the remaining genuine residents from a terrifying fate.
A chilling story unfolds as Joanna grapples with mounting dread, questioning how far she'll go to dismantle a system that seeks to eliminate the humanity of others.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.7 - 327
1984Movie · 1956 · 90m · Science Fiction, DramaIn a bleak future, a historian is forced to rewrite history to support the ruling government. His life changes when he begins a passionate relationship, causing him to question everything he believes. This love affair forces him to confront the desire for freedom and truth, leading him to question the totalitarian society he lives in. As they navigate a world of lies and control, the couple explores the power of human connection against a backdrop of political upheaval. The film is a compelling story that explores love and resistance in the face of oppression.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.5 - 328
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 - 329
MetropiaMovie · 2009 · 86m · Animation, Drama, Science FictionIn the near future, with oil reserves dwindling, Europe relies on a network of underground tunnels for transportation. While traveling these tunnels, Roger begins hearing voices, most notably one persistent voice. His attempts to silence it lead him down a disturbing path, uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving control – of both mind and body.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 330
Bunker Palace HotelMovie · 1989 · 95m · Science FictionIn a dystopian future, an oppressive regime controls a fearful world. People are reaching their limit, and a resistance movement forms to overthrow their dictatorial rulers. As the rebellion grows, the ruling class retreats to the Bunker Palace Hotel, a heavily fortified sanctuary built for those in power.
Unbeknownst to them, a stealthy rebel has infiltrated the hotel to uncover the regime's secrets and gather intelligence. Hidden among the luxury and excess of the Bunker Palace, she works to expose the truth. The hotel's guests, unaware of the unrest outside, enjoy lavish pleasures while awaiting news from their leader, whose fate is uncertain.
Political tensions rise within the hotel as alliances shift and betrayals occur. The rebel spy must navigate this dangerous environment, risking everything to reveal the regime’s secrets and ignite a revolution that could change history.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 331
Turkey ShootMovie · 1982 · 93m · Science Fiction, Action, HorrorIn a world devastated by an unknown disaster, the remaining humans are imprisoned in brutal camps, their lives controlled by cruel overseers who derive amusement from their suffering. Paul is caught in this harsh reality and must choose between giving in or fighting back. As the dangers escalate, he forms unexpected alliances and begins a perilous journey to regain his freedom and seek revenge on those who oppress him. This intense story explores the depths of human resilience and the fight for dignity against overwhelming odds, examining themes of betrayal and redemption. It's a powerful narrative that challenges viewers to consider what it truly means to be human.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.4 - 332
The Questor TapesMovie · 1974 · 100mDr. Vaslovik, a brilliant scientist, designed Project Questor: an android intended to be superhuman. After his disappearance and the loss of half of the project’s programming, his former team perseveres and completes it. However, Vaslovik appears to have secretly programmed Questor to find him. Questor escapes and begins searching for his creator, needing assistance from Jerry Robinson, who is now suspected of stealing the android.IMDb 6.8TMDB 5.7 - 333
Death and the CompassMovie · 1992 · 86mIn a dystopian future city populated by criminals and law enforcement, Detective Erik Lonnrot, a highly skilled investigator, investigates a series of bizarre murders and disappearances. The cases appear to point towards a deranged crime boss. (Previously released as an 86-minute film in 1996.)IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.8 - 334
The Omega ManMovie · 1971 · 98m · Science Fiction, Action, DramaDr. Robert Neville is one of the last sane people in a world overrun by dangerous creatures, the result of an experimental vaccine that protected him from a bioweapon. These mutated humans emerge at night, constantly threatening his survival. Alone and desperate, Neville battles for his life while struggling to maintain his sanity. His relentless search for a cure and a glimmer of hope in the darkness becomes a compelling story of survival against impossible odds.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2 - 335
Death Race 2000Movie · 1975 · 80m · Action, Science Fiction, ComedyIn a violent future, a nationwide cross-country race becomes a national obsession. Five teams of drivers compete for points by running down pedestrians, their vehicles loaded with deadly weapons. The reigning champion, Frankenstein, returns to public adoration this year with a hidden passenger – a member of the underground resistance. As the race progresses and loyalties shift, the drivers face a brutal test of fame, survival, and their own values in a blood-soaked journey across America.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 336
Class of 1999Movie · 1990 · 99m · Science Fiction, ActionIn a future ravaged by gang violence, school zones are too dangerous for even police. At Kennedy High, Headmaster Miles Langford seeks to restore order by partnering with robotics expert Dr. Robert Forrest. Dr. Forrest creates tactical education units: humanoid robots programmed for teaching, with a strict disciplinary approach.
When students return to school, they discover a demanding education where survival depends on obedience to these robotic enforcers. The film explores control, societal collapse, and the complex relationship between education and discipline, all set against a backdrop of intense gang culture and advanced technology.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 337
Chaos WalkingMovie · 2021 · 109m · Fantasy, Science Fiction, AdventureTwo unlikely companions journey through the harsh, uncharted landscapes of an alien planet. They are fleeing a terrifying reality where everyone can perceive each other's thoughts. Their struggle is for escape from this disorienting and dangerous world.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.6 - 338
VirusMovie · 1980 · 156m · Horror, Science Fiction, DramaIn an isolated Antarctic research station, a team of scientists represents humanity's last chance. A military virus released in a plane crash has devastated the world. With time running out, they must race to develop a cure.
Their mission is a test of their strength and resourcefulness as they confront the grim reality of survival. The scientists’ struggle reflects humanity's fight to overcome disaster, while their personal stories blend triumph and loss.
Against the backdrop of Antarctica's harsh environment, this story highlights the resilience needed to survive. Their efforts are a powerful symbol of human spirit in the face of unimaginable catastrophe.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 339
CargoMovie · 2017 · 105m · Drama, Thriller, HorrorFollowing a devastating pandemic, a father, given just 48 hours to live after contracting the virus, desperately searches for a safe place for his infant daughter.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 340
Hard to Be a GodMovie · 1990 · 119m · Drama, Adventure, Science FictionIn a medieval world on a distant planet, an Earthling from the Institute of Experimental History goes undercover as Don Rumata of Estor. Arriving in the vibrant city of Arkanar to connect with a fellow institute member, he faces tragedy when that contact is killed during a palace coup. Suddenly in a role he never anticipated, Rumata must navigate the dangerous world of medieval society, marked by peasant uprisings and harsh punishments. The detached observer struggles to remain objective as life, power, and survival become increasingly precarious.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9
