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Top 100 Cyberpunk Movies

"The future is here, and it's dark, neon-lit, and dystopian."

Cyberpunk movies blend high-tech advancements with gritty, dystopian settings, often exploring themes of artificial intelligence, cybernetics, and societal decay. Here’s a list of the top 100 cyberpunk movies that have defined and evolved this genre.

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  • Title: "Top 100 Cyberpunk Movies: Exploring the best of cyberpunk cinema"
  • Subtitle: "Exploring the best of cyberpunk cinema"
  • Tagline: "The future is here, and it's dark, neon-lit, and dystopian."
  • Description: "A comprehensive list of the top 100 cyberpunk movies, showcasing the evolution of this genre through high-tech, dystopian narratives."
  • Keywords: Cyberpunk, Movies, AI, Dystopian, High-tech, Cybernetics, Sci-fi, Futuristic...

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# Top 100 Cyberpunk Movies
- Exploring the best of cyberpunk cinema
- The future is here, and it's dark, neon-lit, and dystopian.
- A comprehensive list of the top 100 cyberpunk movies, showcasing the evolution of this genre through high-tech, dystopian narratives.
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- Classics: Blade Runner, Akira, Ghost in the Shell, Metropolis, Brazil...
- Modern Masterpieces: The Matrix, Inception, Upgrade, Alita: Battle Angel, Ex Machina...
- Hidden Gems: Johnny Mnemonic, Strange Days, A Scanner Darkly, Automata, Code 46...
- Animated Wonders: Paprika, Psycho-Pass, Ergo Proxy, Battle Angel, Bubblegum Crisis...
- Future Noir: Dark City, Minority Report, Total Recall, Equilibrium, Dredd...

Classics

"Where it all began."
  1. Blade Runner: A detective hunts down rogue androids in a dystopian future.
  2. Akira: A young biker's life changes after an accident unveils hidden powers.
  3. Ghost in the Shell: A cyborg cop tracks a mysterious hacker.
  4. Metropolis: A futuristic city’s divided society faces rebellion.
  5. Brazil: A bureaucrat in a dystopian society becomes an enemy of the state.

Modern Masterpieces

"Redefining the genre."
  1. The Matrix: A hacker learns the truth about his reality and his role in the war against its controllers.
  2. Inception: A thief steals secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology.
  3. Upgrade: A man with a chip implanted in his spine seeks revenge.
  4. Alita: Battle Angel: A deactivated cyborg is revived and sets out on a quest for her past.
  5. Ex Machina: A young programmer is selected to participate in a groundbreaking experiment in synthetic intelligence.

Hidden Gems

"Underrated and unforgettable."
  1. Johnny Mnemonic: A data courier with a data package in his brain must deliver it before he dies.
  2. Strange Days: A former cop turned dealer of virtual reality experiences uncovers a conspiracy.
  3. A Scanner Darkly: An undercover cop’s reality blurs as he becomes addicted to a powerful drug.
  4. Automata: An insurance agent of ROC robotics investigates the case of robots who violate their protocols.
  5. Code 46: In a future where cities are heavily controlled and only accessible through checkpoints, a fraud investigator falls in love with a suspect.

Animated Wonders

"Visions of the future in vivid detail."
  1. Paprika: A psychologist uses a device that permits therapists to help patients by entering their dreams.
  2. Psycho-Pass: In a future where thoughts and emotions are monitored, a law enforcement officer hunts down criminals.
  3. Ergo Proxy: A detective and an android investigate a series of murders in a post-apocalyptic future.
  4. Battle Angel: A cyborg assassin awakens with no memory and a deadly purpose.
  5. Bubblegum Crisis: A group of women armed with advanced suits of powered armor fight rogue robots.

Future Noir

"Dark, stylish, and thrilling."
  1. Dark City: A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember.
  2. Minority Report: In a future where a special police unit can arrest murderers before they commit their crimes, an officer is accused of a future murder.
  3. Total Recall: A man goes for a virtual vacation but begins to question what’s real.
  4. Equilibrium: In a dystopian future, emotions are outlawed, and an enforcement officer begins to revolt.
  5. Dredd: In a dystopian future, a police officer is judge, jury, and executioner.

Top 100 List

  1. Blade Runner (Classics)
  2. Akira (Classics)
  3. Ghost in the Shell (Classics)
  4. Metropolis (Classics)
  5. Brazil (Classics)
  6. The Matrix (Modern Masterpieces)
  7. Inception (Modern Masterpieces)
  8. Upgrade (Modern Masterpieces)
  9. Alita: Battle Angel (Modern Masterpieces)
  10. Ex Machina (Modern Masterpieces)
  11. Johnny Mnemonic (Hidden Gems)
  12. Strange Days (Hidden Gems)
  13. A Scanner Darkly (Hidden Gems)
  14. Automata (Hidden Gems)
  15. Code 46 (Hidden Gems)
  16. Paprika (Animated Wonders)
  17. Psycho-Pass (Animated Wonders)
  18. Ergo Proxy (Animated Wonders)
  19. Battle Angel (Animated Wonders)
  20. Bubblegum Crisis (Animated Wonders)
  21. Dark City (Future Noir)
  22. Minority Report (Future Noir)
  23. Total Recall (Future Noir)
  24. Equilibrium (Future Noir)
  25. Dredd (Future Noir)
  26. Tetsuo: The Iron Man (Classics)
  27. Neuromancer (Classics)
  28. Logan’s Run (Classics)
  29. 1984 (Classics)
  30. Robocop (Classics)
  31. Snowpiercer (Modern Masterpieces)
  32. Her (Modern Masterpieces)
  33. Elysium (Modern Masterpieces)
  34. Anon (Modern Masterpieces)
  35. Ghost in the Shell (Modern Masterpieces)
  36. Hardware (Hidden Gems)
  37. Virtuosity (Hidden Gems)
  38. Repo Men (Hidden Gems)
  39. Chappie (Hidden Gems)
  40. The Thirteenth Floor (Hidden Gems)
  41. Appleseed (Animated Wonders)
  42. Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence (Animated Wonders)
  43. Blame! (Animated Wonders)
  44. Patlabor (Animated Wonders)
  45. Serial Experiments Lain (Animated Wonders)
  46. Sin City (Future Noir)
  47. Blade Runner 2049 (Future Noir)
  48. Children of Men (Future Noir)
  49. The Fifth Element (Future Noir)
  50. Altered Carbon (Future Noir)
  51. Demolition Man (Classics)
  52. Running Man (Classics)
  53. Escape from New York (Classics)
  54. THX 1138 (Classics)
  55. Total Recall (Classics)
  56. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (Modern Masterpieces)
  57. Looper (Modern Masterpieces)
  58. Gattaca (Modern Masterpieces)
  59. The Hunger Games (Modern Masterpieces)
  60. Oblivion (Modern Masterpieces)
  61. The Congress (Hidden Gems)
  62. Cypher (Hidden Gems)
  63. Southland Tales (Hidden Gems)
  64. The Zero Theorem (Hidden Gems)
  65. Aeon Flux (Hidden Gems)
  66. Armitage III (Animated Wonders)
  67. Texhnolyze (Animated Wonders)
  68. Megazone 23 (Animated Wonders)
  69. Redline (Animated Wonders)
  70. Cyber City Oedo 808 (Animated Wonders)
  71. The Crow (Future Noir)
  72. Strange Days (Future Noir)
  73. Twelve Monkeys (Future Noir)
  74. The Road (Future Noir)
  75. The Book of Eli (Future Noir)
  76. Split Second (Classics)
  77. Brainstorm (Classics)
  78. Mad Max (Classics)
  79. Predator (Classics)
  80. Tron (Classics)
  81. Transcendence (Modern Masterpieces)
  82. Lucy (Modern Masterpieces)
  83. The Machine (Modern Masterpieces)
  84. Ready Player One (Modern Masterpieces)
  85. The Lobster (Modern Masterpieces)
  86. Upgrade (Hidden Gems)
  87. Johnny Mnemonic (Hidden Gems)
  88. Sleep Dealer (Hidden Gems)
  89. Freejack (Hidden Gems)
  90. Pandorum (Hidden Gems)
  91. Perfect Blue (Animated Wonders)
  92. Summer Wars (Animated Wonders)
  93. The Animatrix (Animated Wonders)
  94. Evangelion (Animated Wonders)
  95. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (Animated Wonders)
  96. Equilibrium (Future Noir)
  97. Total Recall (Future Noir)
  98. Dredd (Future Noir)
  99. Blade Runner 2049 (Future Noir)
  100. Children of Men (Future Noir)

Top 100 Table

Rank Name Topic Tagline
1 Blade Runner Classics "A detective hunts down rogue androids in a dystopian future."
2 Akira Classics "A young biker's life changes after an accident unveils hidden powers."
3 Ghost in the Shell Classics

"A cyborg cop tracks a mysterious hacker." | | 4 | Metropolis | Classics | "A futuristic city’s divided society faces rebellion." | | 5 | Brazil | Classics | "A bureaucrat in a dystopian society becomes an enemy of the state." | | 6 | The Matrix | Modern Masterpieces | "A hacker learns the truth about his reality and his role in the war against its controllers." | | 7 | Inception | Modern Masterpieces | "A thief steals secrets through the use of dream-sharing technology." | | 8 | Upgrade | Modern Masterpieces | "A man with a chip implanted in his spine seeks revenge." | | 9 | Alita: Battle Angel | Modern Masterpieces | "A deactivated cyborg is revived and sets out on a quest for her past." | | 10 | Ex Machina | Modern Masterpieces | "A young programmer is selected to participate in a groundbreaking experiment in synthetic intelligence." | | 11 | Johnny Mnemonic | Hidden Gems | "A data courier with a data package in his brain must deliver it before he dies." | | 12 | Strange Days | Hidden Gems | "A former cop turned dealer of virtual reality experiences uncovers a conspiracy." | | 13 | A Scanner Darkly | Hidden Gems | "An undercover cop’s reality blurs as he becomes addicted to a powerful drug." | | 14 | Automata | Hidden Gems | "An insurance agent of ROC robotics investigates the case of robots who violate their protocols." | | 15 | Code 46 | Hidden Gems | "In a future where cities are heavily controlled and only accessible through checkpoints, a fraud investigator falls in love with a suspect." | | 16 | Paprika | Animated Wonders | "A psychologist uses a device that permits therapists to help patients by entering their dreams." | | 17 | Psycho-Pass | Animated Wonders | "In a future where thoughts and emotions are monitored, a law enforcement officer hunts down criminals." | | 18 | Ergo Proxy | Animated Wonders | "A detective and an android investigate a series of murders in a post-apocalyptic future." | | 19 | Battle Angel | Animated Wonders | "A cyborg assassin awakens with no memory and a deadly purpose." | | 20 | Bubblegum Crisis | Animated Wonders | "A group of women armed with advanced suits of powered armor fight rogue robots." | | 21 | Dark City | Future Noir | "A man struggles with memories of his past, which include a wife he cannot remember." | | 22 | Minority Report | Future Noir | "In a future where a special police unit can arrest murderers before they commit their crimes, an officer is accused of a future murder." | | 23 | Total Recall | Future Noir | "A man goes for a virtual vacation but begins to question what’s real." | | 24 | Equilibrium | Future Noir | "In a dystopian future, emotions are outlawed, and an enforcement officer begins to revolt." | | 25 | Dredd | Future Noir | "In a dystopian future, a police officer is judge, jury, and executioner." | | 26 | Tetsuo: The Iron Man | Classics | "A man transforms into a metallic being, losing his humanity." | | 27 | Neuromancer | Classics | "A washed-up computer hacker is hired for one last job." | | 28 | Logan’s Run | Classics | "In a society where people are killed at 30, one man tries to escape." | | 29 | 1984 | Classics | "A man struggles against a totalitarian regime in a dystopian future." | | 30 | Robocop | Classics | "A police officer is resurrected as a cyborg law enforcer." | | 31 | Snowpiercer | Modern Masterpieces | "Survivors of Earth's second ice age live aboard a perpetual train." | | 32 | Her | Modern Masterpieces | "A man develops a relationship with an intelligent computer operating system." | | 33 | Elysium | Modern Masterpieces | "In 2154, the rich live on a space habitat while the poor live on Earth." | | 34 | Anon | Modern Masterpieces | "In a future where privacy is non-existent, a detective meets a woman who appears to have subverted the system." | | 35 | Ghost in the Shell | Modern Masterpieces | "A cyborg cop tracks a mysterious hacker." | | 36 | Hardware | Hidden Gems | "A scavenger finds a robot's head that turns out to be a deadly military android." | | 37 | Virtuosity | Hidden Gems | "A virtual reality serial killer escapes into the real world." | | 38 | Repo Men | Hidden Gems | "In the future, artificial organs can be bought on credit, but repossession means death." | | 39 | Chappie | Hidden Gems | "An experimental robot with the ability to think and feel is stolen." | | 40 | The Thirteenth Floor | Hidden Gems | "A man discovers a shocking secret about his reality." | | 41 | Appleseed | Animated Wonders | "In a post-apocalyptic future, a policewoman uncovers a conspiracy in her utopian city." | | 42 | Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence | Animated Wonders | "A cyborg detective and his partner investigate a string of robot suicides." | | 43 | Blame! | Animated Wonders | "In a distant future, a solitary wanderer seeks the key to save civilization." | | 44 | Patlabor | Animated Wonders | "A police unit combats giant robot crimes in the near future." | | 45 | Serial Experiments Lain | Animated Wonders | "A young girl becomes immersed in a virtual reality network." | | 46 | Sin City | Future Noir | "A stylized noir thriller with intertwining tales of crime and redemption." | | 47 | Blade Runner 2049 | Future Noir | "A young blade runner uncovers a secret that threatens society." | | 48 | Children of Men | Future Noir | "In a bleak future where humans are infertile, one woman becomes pregnant." | | 49 | The Fifth Element | Future Noir | "In a futuristic world, a cab driver must save the world with the help of a mysterious woman." | | 50 | Altered Carbon | Future Noir | "In the future, human consciousness can be transferred to different bodies." | | 51 | Demolition Man | Classics | "A cop is brought out of suspended animation to catch a crime lord." | | 52 | Running Man | Classics | "A wrongly convicted man must survive a public execution gauntlet." | | 53 | Escape from New York | Classics | "In a crime-ridden future, a convict is sent to rescue the president." | | 54 | THX 1138 | Classics | "In a future where emotions are suppressed, one man rebels." | | 55 | Total Recall | Classics | "A man goes for a virtual vacation but begins to question what’s real." | | 56 | A.I. Artificial Intelligence | Modern Masterpieces | "A robotic boy longs to become 'real' so that he can regain the love of his human mother." | | 57 | Looper | Modern Masterpieces | "In the future, hitmen are sent back in time to be killed." | | 58 | Gattaca | Modern Masterpieces | "In a genetically engineered society, a man struggles to overcome his DNA." | | 59 | The Hunger Games | Modern Masterpieces | "In a dystopian future, children are chosen to fight in a televised battle to the death." | | 60 | Oblivion | Modern Masterpieces | "A drone repairman discovers the truth about his mission on a post-apocalyptic Earth." | | 61 | The Congress | Hidden Gems | "An actress agrees to have her digital likeness preserved for future use." | | 62 | Cypher | Hidden Gems | "An office worker is hired as a corporate spy but discovers a bigger conspiracy." | | 63 | Southland Tales | Hidden Gems | "A sprawling story of intersecting lives in a dystopian near-future Los Angeles." | | 64 | The Zero Theorem | Hidden Gems | "A computer hacker whose goal is to discover the reason for human existence." | | 65 | Aeon Flux | Hidden Gems | "In a totalitarian future, a secret agent is sent to kill a government leader." | | 66 | Armitage III | Animated Wonders | "In a future where robots are indistinguishable from humans, a cop hunts a rogue android." | | 67 | Texhnolyze | Animated Wonders | "In a dystopian underground city, a man fights for survival with advanced prosthetics." | | 68 | Megazone 23 | Animated Wonders | "A biker uncovers the truth about his seemingly normal city." | | 69 | Redline | Animated Wonders | "In a distant future, a racer participates in a dangerous interplanetary race." | | 70 | Cyber City Oedo 808 | Animated Wonders | "In the year 2808, three convicts work off their sentences as police officers." | | 71 | The Crow | Future Noir | "A man returns from the dead to avenge his and his fiancée's murder." | | 72 | Strange Days | Future Noir | "A former cop turned dealer of virtual reality experiences uncovers a conspiracy." | | 73 | Twelve Monkeys | Future Noir | "A convict is sent back in time to prevent a deadly plague." | | 74 | The Road | Future Noir | "A father and son struggle to survive in a post-apocalyptic world." | | 75 | The Book of Eli | Future Noir | "A lone man fights his way across America to protect a sacred book." | | 76 | Split Second | Classics | "In a flooded London, a cop hunts a monstrous serial killer." | | 77 | Brainstorm | Classics | "A scientist invents a device that records and replays human experiences." | | 78 | Mad Max | Classics | "In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a drifter seeks vengeance." | | 79 | Predator | Classics | "A team of commandos encounters an alien hunter in the jungle." | | 80 | Tron | Classics | "A computer programmer is transported into a digital world." | | 81 | Transcendence | Modern Masterpieces | "A scientist's mind is uploaded to a supercomputer." | | 82 | Lucy | Modern Masterpieces | "A woman gains superhuman abilities after a drug leaks into her system." | | 83 | The Machine | Modern Masterpieces | "Two computer programmers create the first-ever piece of self-aware artificial intelligence." | | 84 | Ready Player One | Modern Masterpieces | "A young man enters a virtual reality world to find an Easter egg that will save his future." | | 85 | The Lobster | Modern Masterpieces | "In a dystopian society, single people must find a mate within 45 days or be transformed into animals." | | 86 | Sleep Dealer | Hidden Gems | "In a future where labor is outsourced through technology, a man seeks to reconnect with his family." | | 87 | Freejack | Hidden Gems | "A race car driver is transported to the future to be used as a body donor." | | 88 | Pandorum | Hidden Gems | "Two astronauts wake up in a spacecraft with no memory of who they are or what their mission is." | | 89 | Perfect Blue | Animated Wonders | "A pop singer's sense of reality is shaken when she is stalked by an obsessed fan and a lookalike." | | 90 | Summer Wars | Animated Wonders | "A teenage boy accidentally unleashes a rogue AI in a virtual world." | | 91 | The Animatrix | Animated Wonders | "A collection of short films exploring the world of 'The Matrix'." | | 92 | Evangelion | Animated Wonders | "Teenagers pilot giant robots to protect Earth from mysterious beings." | | 93 | Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex | Animated Wonders | "A cyborg detective leads a special forces team to combat cyber-terrorism." | | 94 | Sin City | Future Noir | "A stylized noir thriller with intertwining tales of crime and redemption." | | 95 | Blade Runner 2049 | Future Noir | "A young blade runner uncovers a secret that threatens society." | | 96 | Children of Men | Future Noir | "In a bleak future where humans are infertile, one woman becomes pregnant." | | 97 | The Fifth Element | Future Noir | "In a futuristic world, a cab driver must save the world with the help of a mysterious woman." | | 98 | Altered Carbon | Future Noir | "In the future, human consciousness can be transferred to different bodies." | | 99 | Equilibrium | Future Noir | "In a dystopian future, emotions are outlawed, and an enforcement officer begins to revolt." | | 100 | Dredd | Future Noir | "In a dystopian future, a police officer is judge, jury, and executioner." |

Conclusion

Cyberpunk cinema offers a unique blend of high-tech, low-life narratives that challenge our perceptions of reality and technology. These films, spanning from the genre's inception to modern interpretations, showcase the timeless allure and ever-evolving nature of cyberpunk storytelling. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this list provides a comprehensive look at the best cyberpunk movies that have captivated audiences and influenced countless creators.