Cyberpunk: Must-Watch Movies And TV Shows

Craving a dose of high-tech thrills and gritty dystopian visions? Dive headfirst into the world of cyberpunk with our curated list of must-watch movies and TV shows. From mind-bending action to thought-provoking dramas, these selections explore the intricate relationship between humanity and ever-evolving technology, often set against the backdrop of neon-drenched megacities and social upheaval. Get ready to encounter artificial intelligence, cybernetic enhancements, and the blurred lines between reality and simulation in this electrifying exploration of the cyberpunk genre.

Movies:

Blade Runner

A neo-noir classic set in a dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, where replicants (bioengineered androids) are hunted by blade runners (special police).

Akira:

A Japanese anime film set in a cyberpunk future, where a biker gang member is experimented on and develops telekinetic powers.

Ghost in the Shell:

Another Japanese anime film that explores the nature of consciousness and identity in a world where humans and machines are increasingly integrated.

The Matrix:

A mind-bending action film that asks what is real and what is not, set in a world where humans are unknowingly living in a computer simulation.

Ex Machina:

A thought-provoking film about a programmer who is tasked with evaluating the humanity of a new artificial intelligence.

TV Shows:

Black Mirror:

A dystopian anthology series that explores the potential negative consequences of new technologies.

Altered Carbon: 

A science fiction series set in a future where consciousness can be downloaded and uploaded into different bodies.

Cowboy Bebop:

A Japanese neo-noir space Western anime television series that follows a ragtag crew of travelling bounty hunters aboard a spaceship, the Bebop.

Cyberpunk- Edgerunners:

A recent anime series set in the same universe as the video game Cyberpunk 2077, following a young woman who becomes a mercenary.

Love, Death & Robots:

An animated anthology series that features a variety of stories in different genres, including some with cyberpunk themes.

--Silviya.Y