8 films about AI that are very close to reality today

With the constant and rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence tools, we come across news that seems to have come straight out of movies. To get into this mood, we selected 8 incredible films about AI. Warning: some of them today can be seen almost as horror titles.

To get you involved in the atmosphere, we also list news (almost all from 2024) that you can read before watching the film. Ah, the cover image for this article was made with AI.

1. Ex-Machina (2015)

Young programmer Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson) wins a competition to visit the luxurious and isolated home of the CEO of the company he works for, Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac). The environment is cold, technological and strange. Nathan lives with the silent servant Kyoko and reveals to Caleb that he has built a humanoid AI robot, Ava (Alicia Vikander).

Ava shows herself to be genuinely capable of thinking and having consciousness. Enchanted by her, Caleb begins to question Nathan’s principles. But will it be possible to establish a relationship with Ava, even knowing that she is artificial?

Where to see: Prime Video
News that reminds us of the film: Meet Alba Renai: the first AI presenter in Spain

2. Her (2013)

This comedy-drama, science fiction and romance film follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a man who develops an affection and personal relationship with his computer’s operating system/virtual assistant (OS).

Similar to assistants like Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant, the character has a female voice and her own personality. The film won the Oscar, Golden Globe and Critics’ Choice Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Where to see: Prime Video (on demand)
News that reminds us of the film:

Woman will marry an AI hologram in an eccentric ceremony

3. I, Robot (2004)

In the year 2035, humanoid robots serve humans in different areas. Detective Del Spooner (Will Smith) is called to investigate the death of his old friend, Dr. Alfred Lanning (James Cromwell), an employee of the company US Robotics.

What was being touted as a suicide becomes an investigation to find out whether a robot named Sonny was able to break the Three Laws of Robotics, which dictate that robots cannot harm humans.

Where to see: Disney Plus
News that reminds us of the film: You have to meet Mercedes’ future “employees”: they are robots!

4. AI: Artificial Intelligence (2001)

This film was directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Haley Joel Osment and Jude Law. The plot follows little David, the first robot boy programmed to love. At the beginning of the story, he is adopted by a Cybertronics employee and his wife.

However, a series of unexpected circumstances completely changes David’s life. On his lonely path to find his place in the world, the robot boy does not find complete acceptance among humans or machines.

Where to see: Google Play (on demand)
News that reminds us of the film:

New AI robot wants to win people over by creating empathy

5. Blade Runner (1982)

A cinema classic, this work by Ridley Scott starred Harrison Ford. The iconic actor plays worn-out police officer Rick Deckard, in 2019 Los Angeles. In this dystopian future, synthetic humans known as “replicants” are altered and guided by the powerful Tyrell Corporation to work in space colonies.

A group of advanced “replicants” ends up escaping from one of the colonies and returns to Earth. Now Rick Deckard has to hunt them down.

Where to see: Google Play, YouTube and Apple TV (all on demand)
News that reminds us of the film: Elon Musk predicts that AI will surpass human intelligence faster than you think

6. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

This classic film follows four different stories, but interconnected by space mysteries involving a monolith. Some of the themes covered throughout the four parts are human evolution, artificial intelligence, existentialism, technology and extraterrestrial life.

Considered one of the best and most influential films ever made, the work is remembered for its pioneering special effects, images that border on surrealism and its scientific realism.

Where to see: HBO Max and Prime Video
News that reminds us of the film:

Avatar AI in meetings for you? It may be possible by the end of the year

7. Matrix (1999)

Another film that marked the history of cinema as a whole and the science fiction genre. The Matrix takes place in a dystopian cyberpunk future in which the reality experienced by most humans is actually a simulation called the Matrix, created by machines that subjugate the human population.

The plot follows programmer and cybercriminal Neo, who ends up joining the rebellion against machines. It won 4 Oscars and was a box office success, the work was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress for being “culturally, historically and aesthetically significant”.

Where to see: HBO Max and Prime Video
News that reminds us of the film: Study puts baby with camera on head to teach AI

8.Terminator 2

This science fiction action film was produced and directed by James Cameron and stars Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton. Second film in the franchise Terminatorthe work shows Sarah Connor and her son John once again in danger as they are pursued by a new and more advanced Terminator: the T-1000.

The T-1000 is a machine made of liquid metal capable of transforming into any living being. He was sent from the future to kill John and prevent him from becoming the leader of the human resistance against the artificial intelligences of the future.

Where to see: HBO Max and Prime Video
News that reminds us of this film:

Elon Musk shares video of the Optimus robot walking with “skeleton” on display

Bonus: Big Hero 6 (2014)

To finish the list and remind you that AI also has a promising and positive side, we brought an Oscar winner for Best Animated Film. In the fictional city of San Fransokyo, young Hiro Hamada shares a fascination with technology with his older brother, Tadashi. When Tadashi dies, however, the boy must face pain and new challenges.

To his surprise, he ends up having Baymax, a friendly inflatable robot built by Tadashi as a medical assistant. Hiro ends up joining his brother’s lab companions, each with expertise in an area of ​​technology. Together, they must face a possible conspiracy.

Where to see: Disney Plus
News that reminds us of this film: New era in healthcare: Caregiving robot can help patients get dressed