10 Movies & Shows Like Morgan (2016)

Description: Heartwarming story tracing a robot's two-century quest to become human, exploring themes of identity, love, and what it means to be alive.

Fact: Based on a novella by Isaac Asimov. The robot's aging process was achieved through a combination of practical makeup and digital effects over the course of the film.

Description: An emotional journey of a highly advanced robotic boy seeking acceptance and love in a world that fears artificial beings.

Fact: Stanley Kubrick originally developed the project before passing it to Spielberg. The film's futuristic sets were built as practical environments at enormous scale.

Description: Investigates the ethical dilemmas of advanced robotics and artificial intelligence through a murder mystery framework set in a futuristic Chicago.

Fact: The film's NS-5 robots were designed to have 900 moving parts. Will Smith performed many of his own stunts, including the freeway chase sequence.

Description: Visually stunning sci-fi that questions the nature of consciousness and humanity's relationship with artificial beings in a war-torn future.

Fact: The production used innovative techniques, shooting on location with small digital cameras rather than green screens. Many robotic designs were inspired by Asian cultural aesthetics.

Description: A unique take on artificial intelligence development, showing a robot's emotional and intellectual growth through unconventional upbringing.

Fact: The titular character was physically portrayed by multiple performers, including a dancer and a mime artist. The film's visual style was heavily influenced by Johannesburg's urban landscape.

Description: A visually breathtaking neo-noir exploring artificial humanity, memory, and identity in a rain-soaked dystopian future.

Fact: The film used minimal CGI, relying instead on massive practical sets and special effects. The orange haze sequence was achieved using real particulate matter in the air.

Description: A gritty, philosophical exploration of robots developing self-awareness in a dystopian future, focusing on the blurred line between creator and creation.

Fact: The film's robots were designed to operate on two fundamental protocols, similar to Asimov's laws. It was shot in Bulgaria and Spain with a predominantly European crew.

Description: Philosophical sci-fi exploring the merging of human consciousness with artificial intelligence and its potentially catastrophic consequences.

Fact: This marked cinematographer Wally Pfister's directorial debut after working extensively with Christopher Nolan. The production used practical effects for many of the nano-technology sequences.

Description: Examines artificial consciousness through a military experiment gone wrong, featuring tense human-android interactions in a near-future setting.

Fact: The film's distinctive robotic movements were achieved by having actors perform in reverse, then playing the footage forwards. It won two British Independent Film Awards.

Description: A dark, tech-driven thriller exploring the consequences of human-machine integration, blending body horror with cyberpunk aesthetics.

Fact: The film was shot in just 30 days on a modest budget of $3-5 million. Director Leigh Whannell used clever camera techniques to simulate the protagonist's AI-enhanced movements.