10 Must-Watch Movies About Technology

Description: A computer programmer is transported inside the software world of a mainframe computer, where he interacts with programs in an attempt to escape. It was one of the first films to use extensive computer-generated imagery.

Fact: The film's visual effects were groundbreaking for its time, influencing future CGI in movies.

Description: A young hacker accidentally connects into a military supercomputer and starts playing what he thinks is a game, but it's actually a simulation of nuclear war. This film explores the dangers of computer hacking and the potential for AI to escalate conflicts.

Fact: The film led to the creation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in the U.S. The computer system used was a real military simulation system.

Description: This film explores a dystopian future where humans are unknowingly trapped inside a simulated reality created by sentient machines to distract them while their bodies are used as an energy source. It's a cornerstone in tech cinema for its groundbreaking visual effects and philosophical questions about reality and AI.

Fact: The Wachowskis wrote the script in just 30 days. The film's "bullet time" effect was revolutionary at the time.

Description: Set in a future where crimes can be predicted before they happen, this film raises questions about free will, privacy, and the ethics of preemptive justice in a technologically advanced society.

Fact: The film was based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. Steven Spielberg used real technology experts as consultants.

Description: A programmer is invited by his CEO to administer the Turing test to an intelligent humanoid robot. This film delves into themes of consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the ethics of creating sentient beings.

Fact: The film was shot entirely in Norway. Alicia Vikander's performance as Ava was critically acclaimed.

Description: This biographical drama chronicles the creation of Facebook and the subsequent lawsuits against Mark Zuckerberg. It's a deep dive into the tech startup culture and the ethical dilemmas of social media.

Fact: Aaron Sorkin wrote the screenplay in just six weeks. The film was shot in chronological order.

Description: In a near future, a lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. This movie explores the emotional and psychological implications of AI in personal relationships.

Fact: Scarlett Johansson provided the voice for the AI, Samantha, without ever appearing on screen.

Description: This biographical thriller follows Alan Turing, the mathematician who cracked the German Enigma code during WWII, highlighting the intersection of technology, intelligence, and human rights.

Fact: Benedict Cumberbatch was nominated for an Oscar for his portrayal of Turing. The film's title refers to Turing's test for machine intelligence.

Description: A scientist's consciousness is uploaded into a computer after an assassination attempt, leading to explorations of AI, consciousness, and the potential for technology to transcend human limitations.

Fact: The film was Johnny Depp's first science fiction film. It explores themes of singularity and AI ethics.

Description: Pixar's animated film about a waste-collecting robot left on Earth, which falls in love with another robot, EVE, sent from space. It's a commentary on consumerism, environmentalism, and the role of technology in human life.

Fact: WALL-E has no dialogue for the first 39 minutes of the film. It was the first Pixar film to be nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.