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