45 Thought-Provoking Sentient AI Movies

In 2035, robots are everyday tools, programmed with strict rules. A police officer who distrusts technology investigates a possible suicide. He begins to suspect a robot was involved and comes to believe that humanity itself might be at risk.

David is a robot boy, designed to feel love. A Cybertronics employee and his wife adopt him as an experiment. As David grows closer to them, unforeseen events force them to realize this arrangement cannot continue.

Following a devastating accident, a scientist fixates on restoring his family's life to its previous state.

Jacq 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.

In a future where walking, talking robots are common companions for kids, an 11-year-old discovers his robot friend isn't quite like the others.

The city of tomorrow is sharply divided: one side thrives in wealth, the other lives in poverty. Our main character comes from a family that has long influenced this city’s history, but he doesn't know what his own future holds.…

A man is imprisoned in a fully automated facility and must use his wits to defeat the system controlling it in order to escape. He then attempts to find his way back to a world that may no longer exist.

Tony Stark attempts to reactivate a dormant peacekeeping program, but the plan malfunctions, forcing Earth's Mightiest Heroes to face their greatest challenge yet. With the emergence of the villainous Ultron, the Avengers must stop him from carrying out his devastating…

Three weeks before the end of his three-year assignment, Sam Bell is looking forward to going home. Working alone at a lunar base with his computer assistant, GERTY, he experiences a series of disturbing incidents following an unforeseen accident that…

In the near future, Theodore, a solitary writer, buys a new operating system made to fulfill any desire. He's surprised when he develops a romantic connection with it. This unusual love story combines science fiction and romance in a gentle…

A self-aware artificial intelligence journeys into the fourth dimension with the mission of ensuring humanity's future.

In a near-future world where people depend on advanced technology, a specialized army unit is sent to a secluded island for training. What begins as routine practice for Captain Bukes and his team quickly turns deadly when they realize the…

When facing a challenging period in her life, a woman seeks assistance from her unconventional best friend.

The film explores a world where artificial intelligence surpasses human intellect, prompting a fundamental question: does this advancement diminish humanity's unique place in the universe?

Chappie is a gifted child, a special prodigy. Like any child, he's shaped by the world around him – both good and bad – and must use his own instincts to find his place. But Chappie is different; he's a…

Two prominent computer scientists pursue the development of Technological Singularity, a point where computers surpass human intelligence. Their work is opposed by a radical anti-technology group determined to stop them from creating a world where machines exceed human capabilities.

In 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…

The 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.…

In 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.…

A simple lightning strike transforms a robot, Number 5, who now believes he's human. He escapes his lab and begins a thrilling, perilous adventure. His creator, Newton, tries to bring him back, but Number 5 finds friendship with a woman…

A risk management consultant for a corporation is faced with a difficult decision: whether to end the life of an artificial being created in a lab.

A withdrawn programmer, along with his sister and her new boyfriend, find themselves held captive by a computer virus that is constantly changing and growing.

After humanity abandons Earth, a lone robot named WALL•E continues his programmed work for centuries. His life changes when he encounters EVE, a sophisticated search robot. EVE discovers that WALL•E has found something vital for the future of the planet…

When humans discover an enigmatic object hidden beneath the moon's surface, they embark on a quest to determine its origin, enlisting the aid of HAL 9000, the most sophisticated computer available.

Teenager Sam Witwicky is drawn into the age-old conflict between the Autobots, the heroic alien robots, and the Decepticons, their evil counterparts. Sam unknowingly possesses a key to incredible power, and the Decepticons will do anything to get it back.

An AI Auditor interviews a newly created AI program to determine if it is a Type IV Entity – a conscious being.

Following the murder of his and his wife's death, Marine Ray Garrison is brought back to life by a group of scientists. They enhance him with nanotechnology, transforming him into a superhuman killing machine known as Bloodshot. As Ray trains…

Every 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.…

When artificial intelligence triggers an apocalyptic event, electrician Victor is separated from his girlfriend Sara and finds himself stranded in an underground bunker.

This 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…

Amidst a renewed Cold War, the British Ministry of Defense pursues a revolutionary weapon. Programmer Vincent McCarthy inadvertently creates it: The Machine, a powerful human cyborg. A programming error causes the prototype to destroy McCarthy's lab, prompting him to continue…

Caleb, 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…

Georgia and Sam embark on a dangerous escape from their war-torn country, now embroiled in an unforeseen conflict with artificial intelligence. With their first child imminent, the couple must navigate No Man’s Land – a heavily fortified area controlled by…

In this sci-fi thriller set in a future dominated by intelligent computers that foresee humanity's downfall, the story moves to 1984. The central conflict involves a cyborg assassin, the "Terminator," sent from the future to eliminate Sarah Connor. The machines…

In a future world she doesn't understand, Alita wakes up with amnesia. A kind doctor named Ido takes her in and believes that within her abandoned cyborg body lies the spirit of a young woman with a remarkable history.

A teenage girl has been raised in isolation by a robot "Mother," created to repopulate a desolate Earth after a global catastrophe. Their unusual connection is challenged when a mysterious stranger appears, bringing unsettling news.

In the year 22nd century, advanced artificial intelligence controls all aspects of human life, including our minds. This is the bleak future presented in *The Matrix*. A talented computer hacker discovers a hidden world and joins a group of rebels…

Jerry Shaw and Rachel Holloman are two strangers whose lives are upended by a mysterious woman they've never encountered. This unseen caller begins threatening them and their families, manipulating their actions through common technology and escalating the danger. As things…

"Bicentennial Man" tells the story of Andrew, an NDR-114 robot gifted to the Martin family. Young Richard names him "Andrew" and he begins as a helper around the house. But over time, Andrew develops unexpected emotions and the ability to…

Teenager Max McGrath and his alien friend Steel discover they possess incredible new abilities. Together, they must learn to control and combine these powers to transform into the powerful superhero known as Max Steel.

Set 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…

For a decade, inventor David Kressen has worked in isolation, developing groundbreaking inventions, most notably Adam, a robot remarkably close to human. When reporter Joy Andrews is granted access to Kressen's unusual workshop, she is both fascinated and disturbed by…

In 2041, humans coexist with robots and androids. Renowned cybernetic engineer Alex Garel returns to his hometown with the goal of developing a new model of robotic child.

In 2028, OmniCorp, a powerful multinational, dominates robotics. Their military drones are widely used, but banned for American law enforcement. Now, OmniCorp aims to introduce this technology domestically, seeing a lucrative opportunity. When Alex Murphy, a dedicated Detroit police officer,…