Movies and TvShows featuring "near-future" theme.
The Handmaid's Tale is set in a bleak future where women are subjugated and used for reproductive purposes. The protagonist, Offred, navigates a dangerous society where she must navigate the oppressive rule of the theocratic regime while seeking to reclaim her independence and reunite with her lost family.
Stargate SG-1 follows a team of explorers who use a stargate, a portal to other planets, to investigate ancient civilizations and defend Earth from alien threats. Led by Colonel Jack O'Neill, the team encounters various challenges, including powerful enemies, ancient gods, and political struggles. As they travel to different planets, they uncover the truth about the existence of advanced civilizations and the threat they pose to Earth.
In a high-tech future, a rogue security robot secretly gains free will. To stay hidden, it reluctantly joins a new mission protecting scientists on a dangerous planet...even though it just wants to binge soap operas.
In the near future, a man and his robots are trapped on a space station and forced to watch low-budget movies. To keep their sanity, they provide hilarious commentary and jokes while enduring the films. With witty banter, puppetry, and absurd comedy, the show creates a unique blend of cringe-comedy and irreverence.
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.
The Twilight Zone is a renowned anthology series that delves into various mind-bending and thought-provoking storylines. Each episode presents a unique tale, often set in a world that is similar, yet different from our own. From eerie encounters with aliens and supernatural phenomena to futuristic scenarios and moral dilemmas, The Twilight Zone captivates viewers with its blend of suspense, surrealism, and social commentary.
In a future where synthetic farming has solved food shortages, a Blade Runner discovers a secret that leads him to a missing former Blade Runner. As he investigates, he begins to question his own identity and the line between humans and replicants. He must navigate a dangerous world and confront the powerful Wallace Corporation to uncover the truth.
Land of the Giants follows a group of individuals who are transported to a planet where everything is gigantic, and they must navigate this strange and dangerous world while trying to find a way back home. They encounter various challenges and must rely on their wits and resourcefulness to survive.
In a post-apocalyptic world, a family must communicate in sign language to survive against noise-sensitive creatures. They face challenges and loss while trying to protect each other.
Psycho-Pass is set in a society where individuals' mental states can be quantified and their criminal tendencies are measured by their Psycho-Pass. It follows Akane Tsunemori, a new Inspector in Unit One, who must navigate the complex world of crime and justice in this oppressive future.
High schooler Rakuro loves beating bad games. But can he discover all the secrets hidden in a best-selling VR game?
In a near-future world, a group of crime fighters known as Viper Task Force uses a high-tech supercar called Viper to protect the city from organized crime. The team consists of a tough and skilled driver, an intelligent engineer, and a warrior who can shapeshift. Together, they battle villains and defend the innocent, using their advanced technology and fighting skills.
In the near future, humans are able to upload their consciousness into a virtual afterlife. A young man named Nathan gets uploaded after his suspicious death, and he must navigate the virtual world with the help of his handler. As he adjusts to the afterlife, he discovers a murder cover-up and tries to find a way to uncover the truth. Along the way, he forms a love interest with another uploaded user and encounters various challenges and mysteries.
In the near future, a group of war journalists attempt to survive while reporting the truth as the United States stands on the brink of civil war.
In a dystopian near-future, a genetically enhanced super-soldier named Max fights against corruption and oppression in a dark and post-apocalyptic world. She is hunted by a secret government organization while trying to uncover the truth about her own origins and the existence of other genetically-enhanced individuals. With her unique abilities and a team of loyal allies, she becomes a symbol of hope in a society on the brink of collapse.
High-school student Amate Yuzuriha lives peacefully in a space colony floating in outer space. But when she meets a war refugee named Nyaan, Amate is drawn into the illegal mobile suit dueling sport known as Clan Battle.
Set in the near future, the Robinson family is selected for the 24th mission of the Resolute, an interstellar spacecraft carrying selected families to the Alpha Centauri star system. However, their ship crashes on an unknown planet, leaving them stranded in a dangerous and unforgiving environment. As they navigate through the challenges of survival, they encounter alien creatures, mysterious phenomena, and face betrayal from unexpected sources. With the help of an advanced artificial intelligence and their determination, the Robinsons must find a way to escape and reach their destination.
In FlashForward, a mysterious global event causes every person on Earth to lose consciousness for exactly 2 minutes and 17 seconds. During this blackout, people experience a vision of their lives six months in the future. As the world struggles to understand the cause and implications of the event, a group of individuals, including FBI agents, doctors, and scientists, work together to unravel the mystery and prevent a series of catastrophic events predicted in the visions.
In 2052, a Nobel Prize-winning neuroscientist develops a drug called Hapuna — a cure-all that has the unexpected side-effect of causing death three years later. In response to this threat, a special force of agents—nicknamed "Lazarus"— is assembled to take on the malevolent Skinner.
In the near future, society is heavily reliant on cybernetic technology. Public Security Section 9, led by Major Motoko Kusanagi, investigates crimes related to cybernetics and deals with the challenges of rogue AIs, human enhancements, and political intrigue.