10 Movies & Shows Like The Last Boy (2019)

Description: Set in a dystopian future where humanity faces extinction due to infertility, the story follows a man protecting a miraculously pregnant woman, blending action with deep emotional stakes.

Fact: The movie features several long, uninterrupted takes, including a famous 4-minute single-shot action sequence. It was praised for its realistic portrayal of a crumbling society.

Description: A seemingly perfect society hides dark secrets, revealed through one boy's journey as he learns about emotions, memories, and the price of 'sameness'.

Fact: The film was in development for nearly 20 years before production. Jeff Bridges, who plays the Giver, originally wanted to cast his friend Michael Jackson in the role.

Description: A scientist struggles to survive in a virus-ravaged New York City, exploring isolation, loss, and the ethical dilemmas of being the last 'normal' human.

Fact: The movie features over 100 CGI shots of a deserted Manhattan. Will Smith's dog in the film was played by his real-life pet German Shepherd.

Description: A post-apocalyptic survival story focusing on a father and son navigating a desolate world, emphasizing themes of hope, perseverance, and the bond between parent and child.

Fact: The film is based on Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. The bleak cinematography was achieved using natural light and minimal CGI.

Description: A lone wanderer protects a sacred book in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, combining action with spiritual and philosophical undertones about faith and survival.

Fact: Denzel Washington trained in kali, a Filipino martial art, for his role. The film's washed-out color palette was achieved through extensive post-production editing.

Description: In a dystopian future, teenagers are forced to fight to the death in a televised event, exploring themes of oppression, media manipulation, and personal sacrifice.

Fact: The cornucopia set was built on an actual abandoned power plant. Jennifer Lawrence accidentally gave herself mild hypothermia during the river scene.

Description: An alien-invaded Earth where humans resist body-snatching parasites, following a young woman's internal struggle between her human soul and alien instincts.

Fact: Based on Stephenie Meyer's novel (Twilight author). The silver Mercedes seen throughout the film was Meyer's actual car, featured as an inside joke.

Description: A group of teens must navigate a deadly maze while uncovering the secrets of their confinement, blending mystery with survival elements in a controlled dystopian setting.

Fact: The maze walls were built as practical sets, some over 40 feet tall. The film's young cast underwent intense physical training to perform their own stunts.

Description: A society divided into factions based on personality traits follows a young woman who doesn't fit neatly into any group, challenging the system's rigid structure.

Fact: The film's futuristic Chicago was created using over 1,000 visual effects shots. The cast trained in parkour for the action sequences.

Description: A young girl fights to survive and reunite with her brother during an alien invasion that comes in devastating waves, focusing on resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.

Fact: The movie's apocalyptic scenes were filmed in rural Georgia, transformed to look post-invasion. Chloe Grace Moretz did most of her own stunt work.