Movies About Virtual Reality

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

The Matrix is a 1999 science fiction action film directed by the Wachowski siblings. The film follows Thomas Anderson (Keanu Reeves), a computer programmer who discovers he is living in a simulated reality, "the Matrix". Anderson then joins a group of rebels led by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne) and Trinity (Carrie-Anne Moss) who are fighting to free humanity from the Matrix and its controllers, a mysterious group of artificially intelligent machines. With help from the Oracle (Gloria Foster), Anderson learns the truth about the Matrix and the real world, and is forced to make a difficult decision that will determine the fate of humanity. The Matrix features groundbreaking special effects, fast-paced action sequences, and a thought-provoking plot.

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

Avatar is set in the year 2154 on the planet Pandora, a lush jungle world that is inhabited by the Na'vi, a humanoid species. Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), a paraplegic ex-marine, is sent to Pandora to take the place of his deceased twin brother as an avatar driver. Through his avatar, a genetically engineered human-Na'vi hybrid, Jake is able to travel freely in Pandora's world and quickly learns to appreciate its beauty and way of life. At the same time, the human military, led by Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang), is intent on mining Pandora's reserves of a precious mineral called unobtanium. This leads to a bitter conflict between the humans and the Na'vi, in which Jake finds himself caught in the middle. Jake must ultimately decide where his allegiances lie, and if he will remain loyal to his human counterparts or join the Na'vi in their struggle against the humans. With the help of a female Na'vi, Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), and her people, Jake leads a fierce battle in an effort to save Pandora from the human invaders.

From Stars: Klaus Löwitsch, Barbara Valentin, Mascha Rabben, Karl Heinz Vosgerau, starring
Rated Not Rated

World on a Wire is a 1973 German science fiction film directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder. The story follows the head of a cybernetics institute, Dr. Fred Stiller (Klaus Löwitsch), as he attempts to unravel the mystery of an artificial intelligence program called Simulacron-3. As he delves deeper into the world of computers and virtual reality, he begins to uncover a sinister conspiracy that threatens the very existence of his reality. With the help of a femme fatale (Barbara Valentin), Stiller must fight against the all-powerful forces that seek to control the virtual world, while also dealing with his own personal struggles and the difficulties of maintaining his relationships with his girlfriend (Mascha Rabben) and his colleagues (Karl Heinz Vosgerau). Through his investigations, Stiller begins to realize that the system of Simulacron-3 is more complex and dangerous than he ever expected, and that it may be up to him to save the world.

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

Total Recall is a science fiction action movie directed by Paul Verhoeven in 1990. The movie stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as Douglas Quaid, a construction worker living in the year 2084 who discovers he has a past life as a secret agent. After having a dream about a mysterious woman, Quaid goes to Rekall, a company that can implant memories into his mind, and opts to have memories of a secret agent implanted into him. However, this triggers his real memories, leading him to discover he is actually a secret agent on a mission to Mars. Quaid soon finds himself on the run from Martian rebels and the powerful corporation that rules the planet. With the help of his old partner, Melina, Quaid must battle his way across the planet and ultimately save the day. Along the way, he discovers the truth behind his mission and the true nature of Mars.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe
Rated PG-13

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

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

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

From Joseph Kosinski, starring Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner
Rated PG

From Wim Wenders, starring William Hurt, Solveig Dommartin, Pietro Falcone, Enzo Turrin
Rated R

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

From Gavin Hood, starring Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld, Abigail Breslin
Rated PG-13

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 Ari Folman, starring Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Jon Hamm, Kodi Smit-McPhee
Rated Not Rated

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

From Robert Longo, starring Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Dina Meyer, Ice-T
Rated R

From Brett Leonard, starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe, Kelly Lynch, Stephen Spinella
Rated R

From Brett Leonard, starring Jeff Fahey, Pierce Brosnan, Jenny Wright, Mark Bringelson
Rated R