Cloning Movies

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Scarlett Johansson, Michael Caine
Rated PG-13

The Prestige is a 2006 British-American mystery thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan and written by Nolan and his brother, Jonathan Nolan. The film stars Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Peyton List, and David Bowie. It follows a rivalry between two magicians, Alfred Borden (Bale) and Robert Angier (Jackman), who are obsessed with creating the best stage illusion. As their feud intensifies, a terrible secret is revealed that has dramatic consequences for both men. The film follows their journey as they navigate the dark art of stage magic and its consequences. The Prestige is a complex story of deception, manipulation, and obsession set in the late 19th century. It is a story of obsession, rivalry, and ultimately tragedy, as two men battle for the ultimate prize - a secret that could change the world.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough
Rated PG-13

Jurassic Park is a 1993 science-fiction thriller film directed by Steven Spielberg and based on the novel by Michael Crichton. In the film, a wealthy philanthropist John Hammond and a team of genetic scientists have created a theme park showcasing dinosaurs that have been recreated from fossilized DNA. The park is populated with cloned dinosaurs, including Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptors, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, and several other species. The park is meant to be a tourist attraction, but when the power is turned off, the dinosaurs escape from their enclosures and wreak havoc on the island. With the help of a paleontologist, a paleobotanist, a chaos theorist, and two experts in computer programming, the team must find a way to contain the dinosaurs, restore power, and ultimately save the people who have become trapped on the island.

From Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos
Rated R

Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction noir directed by Ridley Scott and set in a dystopian future Los Angeles. The film follows Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), an ex-detective forced to hunt down and retire a group of replicants (biologically engineered humanoids) who have illegally returned to Earth. As he dives into the dark and complex world of the replicants, he begins to question both his own humanity and the morality of his mission. As the replicants and Deckard fight for their lives in the rain-soaked streets of Los Angeles, the film explores themes of identity, memory, artificial intelligence, and the morality of creating life.

From Denis Villeneuve, starring Harrison Ford, Ryan Gosling, Ana de Armas, Dave Bautista
Rated R

Blade Runner 2049 is a 2017 science fiction film directed by Denis Villeneuve and a sequel to the 1982 film Blade Runner. Set thirty years after the original, the story follows a new Blade Runner, LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), who discovers a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what is left of society into chaos. His discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a former blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. The film explores themes of mortality, identity and memory, and it has a neo-noir aesthetic and a "cyberpunk" feel. It was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects. Blade Runner 2049 is widely regarded as one of the best science fiction films of its time.

From James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez
Rated PG-13

Avatar is a 2009 American epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. The film follows Jake Sully, a disabled former Marine who is transferred to the moon Pandora, where he is to participate in the Avatar Program, which uses a genetically engineered body to interact with the natives of Pandora. Jake is trained by the Na'vi and begins to bond with the native tribe, eventually leading to a confrontation between the humans and the Na'vi. The film incorporates elements of science fiction, fantasy, and adventure, and was released in 3D and IMAX 3D. It was a critical and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time and winning numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Art Direction.

From Duncan Jones, starring Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott, Rosie Shaw
Rated R

Moon is a science fiction drama film written and directed by Duncan Jones and starring Sam Rockwell. It follows Sam Bell, an astronaut working on a three-year solo mission mining helium-3 on the dark side of the moon, who begins to experience strange visions and hallucinations. After an accident, Sam discovers that he is not the only person on the base, but the base is in fact run by a clone of himself, created and directed by the company he works for. Sam must find a way to reunite with his family on Earth, and confront the company he is working for, before his mission is complete.

From George Lucas, starring Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Samuel L. Jackson
Rated PG-13

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith is the sixth and final installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy directed by George Lucas. The film follows Anakin Skywalker’s further fall to the dark side as he turns against the Jedi Order, joining forces with the Sith Lord, Darth Sidious. Together, they launch a devastating attack on the Jedi and the Republic in a bid to take control of the galaxy. Anakin’s former mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi is drawn into a climactic lightsaber duel with his former student, while his wife Padmé Amidala discovers a terrible secret about her husband. The film features a variety of characters, including Yoda, Mace Windu, Count Dooku, and Palpatine as they face off against the forces of evil. In the end, Anakin’s turn to the dark side is complete and the Sith are victorious, although Obi-Wan and Yoda are able to escape.

From Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm
Rated PG-13

The Fifth Element is a 1997 science fiction action film directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. Set in the year 2257, the film follows the story of Korben Dallas, a former special forces major who is now a taxi driver. In the future, an alien force known as the Mondoshawans arrive on Earth to deliver a powerful weapon known as the Fifth Element. However, their ship is destroyed and the only survivor is an ancient Egyptian princess, Leeloo. Korben must help Leeloo save the world from the evil forces of the Mangalores and their leader Zorg, while also protecting the Fifth Element, the only thing that can save the universe from the Great Evil. With the help of a mysterious weapons expert, a talkative former priest, and an alien opera singer, Korben and Leeloo work together to save the world.

From Duncan Jones, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Source Code is an imaginative science fiction thriller directed by Duncan Jones. The film follows the story of U.S. Army helicopter pilot Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal) who is sent on a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train prior to its explosion. With the help of a technology called the "Source Code," Colter is able to enter the body of a passenger on the train and relive the last 8 minutes before the bombing. As he continues to jump into the Source Code, Colter discovers the identity of the bomber and must find a way to stop the terrorist plot before it is too late. Along the way, he begins to develop an emotional bond with the passenger he inhabits and the train conductor that he is trying to save. With the clock ticking, Colter must use the Source Code to save the lives of the passengers, as well as his own.

From Sam Raimi, starring Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz, Marcus Gilbert, Ian Abercrombie
Rated R

From Directors: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

From Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders, starring Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers
Rated PG

From Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

From Mark Romanek, starring Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Izzy Meikle-Small
Rated R

From Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Gregory Peck, Laurence Olivier, James Mason, Lilli Palmer
Rated R

From Joseph Kosinski, starring Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough, Olga Kurylenko
Rated PG-13

From Shinji Aramaki, starring Ai Kobayashi, Jûrôta Kosugi, Yuki Matsuoka, Mami Koyama
Rated R

From Colin Trevorrow, starring Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard, Ty Simpkins, Judy Greer
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou, Steve Buscemi
Rated PG-13

From Michael Anderson, starring Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan, Roscoe Lee Browne
Rated PG

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Perlman, Leonor Varela
Rated R

From George Lucas, starring Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor, Christopher Lee
Rated PG

From Paul W.S. Anderson, starring Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan McCluskey, Oscar Pearce
Rated R

From Directors: Don Bluth, Gary Goldman, starring Matt Damon, Drew Barrymore, Bill Pullman, Jim Breuer
Rated PG

From Steven Spielberg, starring Jeff Goldblum, Julianne Moore, Pete Postlethwaite, Vince Vaughn
Rated PG-13