10 Sci-Fi Films About Bankers

Description: While not directly about banking, the film explores themes of control and manipulation, akin to how financial systems can influence lives. Neo's journey involves understanding the deeper layers of the Matrix, which can be seen as a metaphor for economic systems.

Fact: The film introduced the concept of "bullet time," revolutionizing action sequences in cinema.

Description: In a future where emotions are outlawed, a high-ranking government official begins to question the regime after missing his dose of emotion-suppressing drugs, leading to a rebellion against the oppressive system, which can be paralleled to economic control.

Fact: The film's gun kata fighting style was created specifically for this movie.

Description: A scientist invents a time machine to go back and save his fiancée but ends up in the distant future where he encounters a society divided by time and wealth. His journey involves understanding the economic disparities of this new world.

Fact: This is a remake of the 1960 film based on H.G. Wells' novel, with significant changes to the plot to include a more futuristic banking system.

Description: In a seemingly utopian facility, clones are raised to serve as organ donors for their wealthy sponsors. The story follows a clone who discovers the truth and seeks freedom, touching on themes of commodification and economic exploitation.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a sequel to "The Matrix," but the Wachowskis decided to make it a standalone story.

Description: In a future where artificial organs are sold on credit, two repo men who repossess these organs when payments are missed find themselves on the run when one of them needs a heart transplant and can't afford it.

Fact: The film was originally rated R for its graphic violence but was edited to receive a PG-13 rating to appeal to a broader audience.

Description: A man discovers that his life is being controlled by a mysterious group known as The Adjustment Bureau, who manipulate events to keep people on their predetermined paths, including his career in finance.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Philip K. Dick's short story "Adjustment Team."

Description: In a future where the rich live on a luxurious space station and the poor on a ruined Earth, a former criminal attempts to infiltrate Elysium to access medical care, highlighting the stark economic divide.

Fact: The film's production design was inspired by various architectural styles, including the work of Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer.

Description: In a future where time is literally money, people stop aging at 25 but must work to buy themselves more time. A young man, Will Salas, becomes a target when he accidentally receives a fortune in time from a wealthy man, leading him to challenge the system.

Fact: The film's concept was inspired by the idea of time as a currency, exploring themes of wealth inequality and the value of life.

Description: An aging actress agrees to have her likeness digitally scanned, allowing her image to be used in any film or project, exploring themes of identity, ownership, and the commodification of self in a futuristic entertainment industry.

Fact: The film blends live-action with animation, reflecting the theme of digital identity.

Description: A computer programmer works on a project to prove that life has no meaning, while living in a dystopian society where corporations control everything, including banking and personal lives.

Fact: The film was directed by Terry Gilliam, known for his unique visual style and dystopian themes.