Movies About Virtual Reality On Netflix

From Christopher Nolan, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Ken Watanabe
Rated PG-13

Inception is an action-packed psychological heist thriller set within the architecture of the human mind. Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the best in the dangerous art of extraction, stealing valuable secrets from deep within the subconscious during the dream state, when the mind is at its most vulnerable. Cobb is offered a chance at redemption when he is approached by a powerful businessman to perform an impossible task: plant an idea in someone's mind. Assembling a team of experts to help him carry out the heist, Cobb and his team must navigate a maze of memory and dreamscapes to pull off the impossible. With every level of the dream, the stakes and tension grow as the job becomes harder and more dangerous. In the end, Cobb must confront his own dark secrets in order to find the answer to his own personal quest.

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

The Matrix is a science fiction action film directed by the Wachowski siblings. It stars Keanu Reeves as Thomas Anderson, a computer hacker who discovers that the world he lives in is actually a simulated reality created by highly advanced machines to subdue the human population while their bodies' heat and electrical activity are used as an energy source. The Matrix follows Anderson's journey as he joins a group of rebels led by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) to free humanity from the simulated reality. As Anderson and his new allies fight the machines, they discover that the Matrix is far more complex and dangerous than they had initially thought. The rebels discover the true nature of the Matrix, the struggle to free humanity from its control, and the sacrifices they must make in order to do so.

From Rich Moore, starring John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Sarah Silverman
Rated PG

Wreck-It Ralph is a 3D animated comedy-adventure film released in 2012. The film follows the story of Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly), the villain of an arcade game, who longs to be a hero. When Ralph wrecks things beyond his own game, he embarks on a quest through other game worlds in order to prove himself a true hero. Along the way he meets a misfit group of characters, including Vanellope von Schweetz (voiced by Sarah Silverman), a glitchy racer from a kart-racing game, and Sergeant Calhoun (voiced by Jane Lynch), the leader of a first-person shooter game. With their help, Ralph must learn the importance of being true to oneself and become the hero his game needs.

From Satoshi Kon, starring Megumi Hayashibara, Tôru Emori, Katsunosuke Hori, Tôru Furuya
Rated R

Paprika is a 2006 Japanese animated science-fiction film directed by Satoshi Kon. It follows the story of Doctor Atsuko Chiba and her alter ego, the titular Paprika, as they try to stop a revolutionary device from falling into the wrong hands. The device, a DC Mini, allows its users to dive into the dream world and explore people's unconscious thoughts. As the dream world begins to invade reality, it quickly becomes clear that the consequences could be disastrous if the DC Mini is not stopped. Atsuko and Paprika must battle dark forces from both the dream world and reality to try to prevent a catastrophe. Along the way, they make unlikely allies, confront inner demons, and unlock the mysteries of the subconscious.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow
Rated PG-13

Minority Report is a sci-fi action thriller directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise. The film is set in the year 2054 and follows John Anderton, a Pre-Crime officer who attempts to prevent murders with the aid of the Pre-Crime system, which utilizes three psychic ‘precogs’ to predict murders before they actually happen. When the precogs predict that Anderton himself is going to be a murderer, he goes on the run and must fight to prove his innocence while uncovering a massive government conspiracy. Along his journey, he is forced to confront many moral and ethical dilemmas and also discovers the true nature of the Pre-Crime system.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Michael Chekhov, Leo G. Carroll
Rated Approved

Spellbound is a 1945 psychological thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock and starring Gregory Peck and Ingrid Bergman. The film follows a psychoanalyst, Dr. Constance Petersen (Bergman), who is asked to help a new director at the Green Manors mental hospital, Dr. Anthony Edwardes (Peck). However, as she gets to know him, she begins to suspect that he is not who he claims to be. With the help of her colleague, Dr. Murchison (Leo G. Carroll), Constance uncovers a terrifying truth about Edwardes' past and is determined to help him come to terms with it. Along the way, Hitchcock serves up plenty of suspense and mystery as the two leads unravel the dark secrets of the past.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Rachel Ticotin
Rated R

Total Recall is a 1990 science fiction action film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and directed by Paul Verhoeven. The film follows Douglas Quaid (Schwarzenegger), a bored construction worker who visits Rekall, a company that promises to turn his dream vacations into real memories. But when the procedure goes wrong, Quaid discovers that he is actually a secret agent from Mars, and that his memories of an alien invasion are real. With the help of a mysterious woman, Quaid sets out to uncover the truth behind his identity and prevent the total destruction of Mars. Along the way, he battles a host of enemies led by the corrupt Chancellor Cohaagen, while confronting the possibility that he may be a secret agent with a hidden agenda.

From Federico Fellini, starring Giulietta Masina, Sandra Milo, Mario Pisu, Valentina Cortese
Rated Not Rated

Juliet of the Spirits is a 1965 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Federico Fellini. The film tells the story of a middle-aged woman, Juliet (played by Giulietta Masina), who discovers that her husband is having an affair. As she begins to come to terms with her situation and her unraveling marriage, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery as she confronts her past, her dreams, and her spiritual self. With the help of her guardian angel-like grand-mother, Juliet discovers her own strength and finds the courage to move on. The film is known for its surreal and dream-like imagery, and its exploration of spiritual, existential and feminist themes.

From Wes Craven, starring Heather Langenkamp, Johnny Depp, Robert Englund, John Saxon
Rated R

From Kathryn Bigelow, starring Ralph Fiennes, Angela Bassett, Juliette Lewis, Tom Sizemore
Rated R

From Richard Fleischer, starring Charlton Heston, Edward G. Robinson, Leigh Taylor-Young, Chuck Connors
Rated PG

From Josef Rusnak, starring Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated R

From Vincent Ward, starring Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow
Rated PG-13

From Ken Russell, starring William Hurt, Blair Brown, Bob Balaban, Charles Haid
Rated R

From David Cronenberg, starring Jude Law, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Ian Holm, Willem Dafoe
Rated R

From Steven Lisberger, starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan
Rated PG

From Nick Castle, starring Lance Guest, Robert Preston, Kay E. Kuter, Dan Mason
Rated PG

From Joel Schumacher, starring Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, Julia Roberts, William Baldwin
Rated R

From Douglas Trumbull, starring Christopher Walken, Natalie Wood, Louise Fletcher, Cliff Robertson
Rated PG

From Tarsem Singh, starring Jennifer Lopez, Vince Vaughn, Vincent D'Onofrio, Colton James
Rated R

From Wes Craven, starring Heather Langenkamp, Robert Englund, Jf Davis, Miko Hughes
Rated R

From Joseph Ruben, starring Dennis Quaid, Max von Sydow, Christopher Plummer, Eddie Albert
Rated PG-13

From Jonathan Mostow, starring Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Ving Rhames, Rosamund Pike
Rated PG-13

From Barry Levinson, starring Michael Douglas, Demi Moore, Donald Sutherland, Caroline Goodall
Rated R

From Jonathan Kaplan, starring Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, Willie, Okko
Rated PG