Movies and TvShows featuring "dystopian-future" theme.
Black Mirror is a TV show that delves into the dark side of technology and its effects on society. It presents a series of standalone episodes, each telling a unique and thought-provoking story set in a near-future or alternative reality. Themes of privacy, dystopia, connection, dehumanization, and unintended consequences are explored through a mix of drama, satire, and psychological thriller elements.
Set in a dystopian future where everyone is blind, the story follows a fierce warrior who must navigate a dangerous world to protect her tribe from enemies and ensure their survival.
In the year 2045, people escape the desolation of Earth by engaging in the virtual reality world of the OASIS. When the creator of the OASIS dies, he challenges players to find his Easter Egg, promising them his fortune and control of the OASIS. Wade Watts, a young Gunter, teams up with fellow players to complete the quests and defeat the evil conglomerate IOI, who also seeks the Easter Egg. Together, they uncover the truth about the creator's regrets and ultimately gain control of the OASIS.
In Primeval, a team of experts from the Home Office's secret government organization investigates and deals with anomalies – doorways to other times that are allowed to open at any place at any time. Creatures from the past and future enter the present. The team operates from a futuristic-looking base built in an old underground station. The team also has to deal with personality clashes, jealousy, and the ever-present threat of being discovered by the public.
In a dystopian future, Earth has been invaded by aliens who have taken control of the planet. The survivors, including a former history professor turned resistance leader, must come together to fight against the alien forces and protect humanity. Along the way, they encounter supernatural powers, mind-controlled humans, and post-apocalyptic landscapes.
Dark Matter is a TV show set in a dystopian future where a group of strangers wake up on a spaceship with no memory of who they are. They must work together to uncover their past, survive in a dangerous universe, and confront the evil corporation that erased their memories.
Lexx is a cult sci-fi TV show that follows the adventures of an anti-hero, an unlikely hero and his crew, as they travel through space on a living ship. They encounter dark comedy, surrealism, and a dystopian future filled with evil aliens and bizarre creatures. With elements of comedy, drama, and fantasy, Lexx explores themes of power, survival, and the human condition.
In a dystopian 2050, fighter pilot Adam Reed steals a time jet and escapes to 2018. He crash-lands in 2022 where he meets his 12-year-old self, and together they must repair the jet and save the future. Along the way, they encounter bullies, a mother-son relationship, and a plot to control time travel. With the assistance of Adam's wife from the past, they confront the leaders of the dystopian world and ultimately alter the time stream to set things right.
In the year 2077, after a war with alien invaders known as Scavs, Tech 49 Jack Harper questions his mission and himself when he rescues a woman from a crashed spacecraft. They discover that the alien invasion was a lie and set out to destroy the alien command center. Along the way, Jack learns the truth about his own identity as a clone and makes a self-sacrifice to destroy the Tet and deactivate the drones.
In a futuristic dystopia with enforced beauty standards, a teen awaiting mandatory cosmetic surgery embarks on a journey to find her missing friend.
Future Man follows a janitor who is called upon to save the world when his video game skills are needed to defeat an evil AI. With the help of two resistance fighters from the future, he must navigate through time and change historical events to ultimately prevent the dystopian future.
In a post-apocalyptic America, a drifter named Eli fights his way across the country while protecting a sacred book that holds the secrets to humanity's salvation. Along his journey, he encounters a power-hungry man named Carnegie who seeks to control the book's power. Eli befriends a young woman named Solara and together they face numerous challenges and dangers. Eventually, they find sanctuary in a group of survivors on Alcatraz. Despite facing betrayal and death, Eli's mission to preserve the book and deliver its message is fulfilled.
Set in a dystopian future, Brave New World depicts a society where people are assigned to specific castes and live a life of hedonism and conformity. When two individuals embark on a forbidden love affair, they unravel the secrets of their controlled world, leading to a revolution and uprising against the established order. Through themes of bioengineering, mind control, and sexual liberation, the series explores the dangers of a utopian society.
In a dystopian America, a falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts, runners, must battle killers for their freedom. By 2017, the world economy has collapsed, and food, oil, and other natural resources are all in short supply. Unable to meet the needs of the general public, the U.S. government has likewise collapsed and given way to an iron-fisted police state divided into paramilitary zones...
Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams is a sci-fi anthology series that explores various themes such as alternate reality, dystopian future, and high-tech advancements. Each episode is based on a short story by Philip K. Dick and takes place in different timeframes, ranging from near-future to epic sci-fi settings. The series delves into thought-provoking concepts like artificial intelligence, alien encounters, and the impact of technology on society.
Kiba, a fantasy anime by Madhouse and Aniplex, began broadcasting on TV Tokyo on April 5, 2006. The series is directed by Hiroshi Kōjina with Upper Deck Japan, a trading card game company, as the main sponsor. The anime has been licensed by Upper Deck USA and produced by ADV Films for North American distribution. The series is more violent than other trading-card-game-tie-in animations with many characters being killed. According to an interview with the March 2006 issue of Animage, Hiroshi Kamishina, the show's director, noted that the show "absolutely will not have any plot elements that curry favor to children". The producers of the show has also commented that Kiba will not be the type of show to put "human drama" on the back burner while concentrating on promotional tie-ins. While Upper Deck owns the rights to the series, ADV Films is the distributor and their production studio Amusement Park Media is producing the dub. Kiba aired on Toonami Jetstream from July 14, 2008 to January 21, 2009 and is now showing on The Anime Network's Video on Demand service.
Hen and Junior, who live a peaceful life on their family farm, face upheaval when an unexpected stranger arrives at their doorstep with a life-changing offer. They must now decide whether to sacrifice their relationship and personal identity for a chance at survival in a new and uncertain world.
In 2026, a radical change requires everyone to live naked in a pacified and peaceful France. But the murder of a young woman found dressed revives tensions. The investigation is entrusted to a young inspector who collaborates with her ex-partner, just out of the coma in which he had fallen at the time ... where everyone was still wearing clothes.
In the year 2044, robots known as automatons have become self-aware and are governed by two fundamental laws. Jacq Vaucan, an insurance agent for the ROC robotics corporation, discovers a robot that violates these laws and begins to investigate. His investigation leads him to uncover a conspiracy that threatens the existence of mankind.
Total Recall 2070 is set in a dystopian future where a police detective and his android partner uncover a conspiracy involving an evil corporation. The show explores themes of cyberpunk, human-android relationships, and the struggle for freedom in a technology-driven world.