As technology continues to evolve, the artificial intelligence (AI) depicted in many movies seems much closer to reality than ever before. For those interested in movies where AI is one of the central themes, here’s a list of the best movies about AI that you can stream at home.
Best Movies About AI
While some of these titles are available to stream for free, others require a subscription to a streaming service, or a rental.
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Space | 2h 29m
While on a mission to Jupiter, the ship’s HAL 9000 computer system begins to malfunction, leading to a battle between the advanced AI and the astronauts.
2001: A Space Odyssey is available to stream on HBO Max.
AI: Artificial Intelligence (2001)
Drama | 2h 26m
After being abandoned by his human family, an advanced robotic boy with real emotions sets out on a journey to become human.
AI: Artificial Intelligence is available to stream on Pluto TV.
Blade Runner (1982)
Action | 1h 57m
When four replicants, human-like androids, illegally return to Earth, a former cop is tasked with hunting them down.
Blade Runner is currently only available to stream with a rental.
Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)
Thriller | 1h 40m
After America grants total control of its nuclear defenses to Colossus, and the Soviets do the same with Guardian, it quickly becomes clear that the two advanced supercomputers have other plans.
Colossus: The Forbin Project is currently only available to stream with a rental.
Ex Machina (2014)
Thriller | 1h 48m
After winning a contest to spend a week at his employer’s private estate, a computer programmer realizes he’s been selected to determine the capabilities and consciousness of a new artificial intelligence.
Ex Machina is available to stream on HBO Max.
Free Guy (2021)
Action‑Comedy | 1h 55m
After discovering he’s only a background character in an open-world video game, Guy decides it is time to become the main player and save his world.
Free Guy is available to stream on Disney+.
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
Anime | 1h 23m
When the Puppet Master, a highly advanced AI, begins infiltrating human hosts, Tokyo’s Section Nine is tasked with apprehending the hacker before its too late.
Ghost in the Shell is available to stream on Prime Video, or for free on Tubi.
Her (2013)
Romance | 2h 6m
A heartbroken man becomes intrigued with a new, advanced operating system, and over time his friendship with the artificial intelligence turns into something more.
Her is currently only available to stream with a rental.
I, Robot (2004)
Action | 1h 55m
In a world where highly intelligent robots are commonplace, a Detective suspects that the suicide of a robotics company founder is actually murder, and was committed by one of the human-like robots.
I, Robot is available to stream on AMC+.
The Iron Giant (1999)
Animation | 1h 26m
A young boy forms an unlikely friendship with a giant alien robot after it crash-lands nearby and catches the attention of a paranoid government agent.
The Iron Giant is available to stream on Roku’s Howdy.
The Matrix (1999)
Action | 2h 16m
A computer hacker learns the shocking truth about the world and joins forces with a group of rebels in an attempt to stop an evil cyber-intelligence.
The Matrix is currently only available to stream with a rental.
Metropolis (1927)
Drama | 1h 54m
While the upper class live in a utopia and reap the benefits of modern technology, the lower class live in a bleak underworld. When one privileged youth discovers the division he sets out to help those living down below.
Metropolis is available to stream on Pluto TV and Tubi.
Moon (2009)
Mystery | 1h 37m
An astronaut has spent the last three years at a lunar mine with only GERTY, the Moon base’s artificial intelligence system. With his shift now nearing an end, strange things begin to happen.
Moon is available to watch on Tubi.
The Terminator (1984)
Action | 1h 47m
With Skynet, an artificial intelligence system, threatening the existence of humanity, a soldier and a cyborg assassin are both sent back in time to ensure their side wins
The Terminator is available to stream on HBO Max and MGM+.
Upgrade (2018)
Action | 1h 40m
After being left paralyzed in hospital following a violent mugging, a man is offered STEM, an artificial intelligence implant that’s capable of restoring control of his body.
Upgrade is available to stream on Netflix.
WALL-E (2008)
Family | 1h 38m
After spending hundreds of years as the last robot on Earth, the lonely WALL-E meets a sleek robot named EVE.
WALL-E is available to stream on Disney+.
WarGames (1983)
Thriller | 1h 54m
A high school student attempts to stop the onset of World War III after a military supercomputer activates the nation’s nuclear arsenal in response to his simulated threat.
WarGames is available to stream on AMC+.
Even More AI Movies You Can Watch At Home
If you’ve seen all the movies listed above, or looking for something different, all of the AI-related movies listed below are worth a watch.
- After Yang (2021) – Requires rental.
- The Artifice Girl (2022) – Watch on Tubi.
- Automata (2014) – Watch on Pluto TV or Tubi.
- Bicentennial Man (1999) – Watch on Tubi.
- Big Hero 6 (2014) – Watch on Disney+.
- Chappie (2015) – Watch on Tubi.
- The Creator (2023) – Watch on Netflix.
- Eagle Eye (2008) – Watch on Peacock or Pluto TV.
- I Am Mother (2019) – Watch on Netflix.
- M3GAN (2022) – Watch on Peacock.
- The Machine (2013) – Watch on Pluto TV or Tubi.
- Mercy (2026) – Watch on Prime Video.
- Robot & Frank (2012) – Watch on The Roku Channel.
- Short Circuit (1986) – Watch on Tubi.
- Transcendence (2014) – Requires rental.
- Uncanny (2015) – Watch on Tubi.
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