Robot Filmer

From Irvin Kershner, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back, released in 1980 and directed by Irvin Kershner, is the fifth film in the Star Wars series. The film follows the continuing story of Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia as they fight against the evil Galactic Empire. After the Empire discovers the location of the rebel base, Luke begins his Jedi training with Yoda as the Empire launches an attack. Han and Leia flee in the Millennium Falcon, pursued by Imperial fighters, while Luke battles Darth Vader in a lightsaber duel. Through their adventures, the heroes discover the power of friendship and the courage to fight against evil. In the end, the heroes are able to escape the Empire and the story sets up for the future adventures in the Star Wars universe.

From George Lucas, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope is a science-fiction space opera directed by George Lucas and released in 1977. It is the first installment of the Star Wars original trilogy. The film follows Luke Skywalker, a young farm boy from Tatooine, as he joins forces with the Rebel Alliance in a daring mission to thwart the evil Galactic Empire. Along his journey, he meets allies like Princess Leia and Han Solo, and he finds the legendary Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi, who helps him master the ways of the Force. With the help of the Rebels, Luke battles the Empire's menacing weapon, the Death Star, in a climactic final showdown. In the end, Luke and the Rebels vanquish the Empire and restore peace to the galaxy.

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a science-fiction action film released in 1991, directed by James Cameron. The film follows Sarah Connor and her son, John, as they fight to protect John from a more advanced Terminator sent from the future to kill him. The Terminator, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is sent to protect John and help him save the future. Along the way, they must battle the T-1000, a more advanced and relentless killing machine, and develop a bond with each other. They ultimately succeed in destroying the T-1000, while Sarah and John reconcile with their fates. The film is considered one of the greatest action movies of all time and has won numerous awards, including four Academy Awards.

From Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Rated R

Alien is a science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1979. The film follows the story of the crew of a commercial towing spaceship, the Nostromo, as they respond to a distress call from an unknown planet. The crew discovers a derelict alien spacecraft that contains a nest of alien eggs. When one of the eggs hatches, a creature known as a Xenomorph emerges and begins killing off the crew one by one. The survivors must battle the creature and find a way to destroy it before it destroys them. In the end, the sole survivor, Ellen Ripley, manages to escape the alien and destroy the spaceship. The film was a critical and commercial success, with critics praising its visuals and atmosphere, as well as its characters and performances. It has since become a cult classic and is considered a landmark film in the sci-fi/horror genre.

From James Cameron, starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser
Rated R

Aliens is a 1986 science fiction action horror film directed by James Cameron and starring Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, and Lance Henriksen. The film follows Ripley (Weaver), the sole survivor of the 1979 film Alien, as she returns to the moon where her crew encountered the hostile Alien creature, this time accompanied by a unit of space marines. After landing on the moon, Ripley and the marines soon find themselves in a desperate battle against the Aliens and a power-hungry Weyland-Yutani executive, who are intent on acquiring the creatures for use as biological weapons. Through the course of the film, Ripley and the marines must fight their way out of the Aliens' nest and escape the moon before their time runs out. Along the way, they discover the horrifying truth behind the Aliens' origin and the sinister plans of the Weyland-Yutani corporation.

From Richard Marquand, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi follows the Rebel Alliance as they launch a daring and dangerous mission to rescue Han Solo from the clutches of the vile crime lord Jabba the Hutt. Meanwhile, the Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker must face Darth Vader in a final confrontation that will determine the fate of the galaxy. With the help of his loyal friends, Luke strives to redeem Vader and end the Empire's tyranny. However, the Emperor has one last plan—to build a second, more powerful Death Star and use it to crush the Rebels. It's up to the Jedi and their allies to face the Empire in an epic battle that will decide the fate of the galaxy once and for all.

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Rated R

The Terminator is a 1984 science fiction film directed by James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator, a cyborg assassin sent back in time from 2029 to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), whose son will one day become a savior against machines in a post-apocalyptic future. Sarah is also aided by a human soldier from the future, Kyle Reese (Michael Biehn), who risks his life to protect her. Together, Sarah, Kyle and a band of unlikely allies must fight to stop the Terminators and ensure the survival of the human race. Along the way, Sarah and Kyle must confront the grim realities of their fate and the sacrifices that must be made to protect the future.

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

Blade Runner is a 1982 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford. The film is set in a dystopian future in which genetically engineered replicants created by a powerful corporation are hunted down by special police officers known as "Blade Runners". Ford plays Rick Deckard, a Blade Runner tasked with the job of eliminating four replicants who have escaped from an off-world colony and returned to Earth. As Deckard goes about his mission, he discovers that the replicants are actually highly intelligent and emotional beings and begins to sympathize with them. He comes to question the morality of his actions and the role of technology in humanity. Through his journey, Deckard discovers the truth about his own identity and the ultimate fate of the replicants.

From J.J. Abrams, starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Domhnall Gleeson
Rated PG-13

Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens follows a new generation of heroes as they are drawn into the struggle between the First Order and the Resistance. Rey, a young scavenger, discovers an ancient artifact that leads her to the legendary Luke Skywalker, who has been missing for many years. Together they embark on a quest to find the missing Jedi master and save the galaxy from the evil forces of the First Order. Along the way, Rey and her newfound allies must defy the odds and confront the mysterious and powerful Kylo Ren, a dark warrior from the First Order who seeks to destroy the last of the Jedi. With the help of old friends and new allies, the heroes must come together and use the power of the Force to restore balance in the galaxy.

From Gareth Edwards, starring Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Alan Tudyk, Donnie Yen
Rated PG-13

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story is a 2016 American epic space-opera film directed by Gareth Edwards. The story follows a group of rebels on a mission to steal the plans for the Death Star, the Empire's ultimate weapon of destruction. The rebels are led by Jyn Erso, a young woman whose father has been coerced by the Empire to help build the Death Star. Along the way, Jyn and her team must face off against a relentless Imperial army, as well as the dangerous Imperial weapons developer, Director Orson Krennic. With the help of a ragtag group of rebels, defectors, and smugglers, Jyn and her team must find a way to protect the future of the galaxy and restore hope to a universe on the brink of destruction.

From Alex Garland, starring Alicia Vikander, Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, Sonoya Mizuno
Rated R

Ex Machina is a 2014 sci-fi film directed by Alex Garland and written by Garland himself. The story follows Caleb Smith (Domhnall Gleeson), a computer programmer who is invited by his CEO Nathan Bateman (Oscar Isaac) to his remote, isolated home to participate in a strange experiment. Caleb soon learns that he is to have a Turing test with an artificially intelligent humanoid robot, Ava (Alicia Vikander). Ava has been designed to think and act like a human, and Caleb must determine if she has achieved true artificial consciousness. As Caleb and Ava get to know each other, Caleb uncovers a sinister plan devised by Nathan. He must find a way to save himself and Ava, who is desperate for her own freedom. Ex Machina is a thought-provoking look at the possibilities and implications of artificial intelligence, as well as a thrilling exploration of what it means to be human.

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 third installment in the Star Wars prequel trilogy that began with "The Phantom Menace" and continued with "Attack of the Clones". The film follows Anakin Skywalker as he descends to the dark side of the Force and is transformed into Darth Vader. The story follows his fall, as well as the formation of the Rebel Alliance, the transformation of the Republic into the Galactic Empire, and the rise of Emperor Palpatine. Along the way, Anakin faces off against his former master Obi-Wan Kenobi in a lightsaber duel that has lasting consequences for the galaxy. As the Republic crumbles, Anakin is faced with choices that will shape the future of the galaxy.

From Jonathan Frakes, starring Patrick Stewart, Jonathan Frakes, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton
Rated PG-13

Star Trek: First Contact is a 1996 American science fiction film released by Paramount Pictures. It is the eighth feature film based on the Star Trek franchise and the second to be directed by cast member Jonathan Frakes. The film focuses on the crew of the starship USS Enterprise-E as they travel back in time to prevent the cybernetic Borg from conquering humanity by changing their first contact with Earth. The Enterprise crew must work together to defend Earth and restore the timeline in a desperate battle against the Borg. Along the way, they must confront their own fears, their own inner demons, and the potential consequences of their actions.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox
Rated R

RoboCop is an action-packed sci-fi classic directed by Paul Verhoeven and released in 1987. The movie follows Alex Murphy, a Detroit police officer, who is brutally murdered by criminals and then resurrected as a powerful cyborg law enforcer known as RoboCop. Despite his new robotic shell, Murphy struggles to remember his past life and the criminals responsible for his death. With the help of a scientist and his partner, RoboCop begins a ruthless mission to take down the criminals and clean up the streets of Detroit. As the story progresses, RoboCop discovers the sinister plans of the corporation that created him and must battle to save the city and reclaim his humanity.

From Fred M. Wilcox, starring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen, Warren Stevens
Rated G

Forbidden Planet is a 1956 science fiction film directed by Fred M. Wilcox. It stars Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, and Leslie Nielsen, and tells the story of a United Planets cruiser that is sent to investigate the disappearance of colonists on a distant planet. The crew discovers that the colonists have been killed by a mysterious force, the only survivors being Dr. Edward Morbius, his daughter Altaira, and their robot servant, Robby. Morbius reveals to the crew that the force is an energy from an ancient, powerful alien race known as the Krell, who have since become extinct. The crew must then battle the Krell's residual energy, which has been unleashed by Morbius' own experiments in the planet's ancient ruins. In the end, the crew manages to defeat the energy and escape the planet, with Morbius and Altaira remaining behind on the planet.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Haley Joel Osment, Jude Law, Frances O'Connor, Sam Robards
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, Roscoe Lee Browne
Rated PG

From Alex Proyas, starring Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Bruce Greenwood, Alan Tudyk
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson
Rated PG-13

From Jake Schreier, starring Peter Sarsgaard, Frank Langella, Susan Sarandon, Liv Tyler
Rated PG-13

From Ridley Scott, starring Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron
Rated R

From Chris Columbus, starring Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz, Sam Neill, Oliver Platt
Rated PG

From Michael Crichton, starring Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, James Brolin, Norman Bartold
Rated PG

From Rian Johnson, starring Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher
Rated PG-13

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