Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies

Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies on 123movies throw you into futures gone off the rails — broken systems, surveillance states, and tech that knows you better than you do. Best Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies in this selection bend reality, question control, and spark that “what if?” dread that lingers. It’s rebels, ruins, and digital nightmares wrapped in stunning visuals. Hit play and step into tomorrow’s mess — only on 123movies.

Watchmen: Chapter II Watchmen: Chapter II 7.1 1h 30min
Watchmen: Chapter II
IMDb: 7.1
1h 30min

Prompted by doubts about the circumstances surrounding their old teammates, Nite Owl and Silk Spectre come out of retirement to delve into the mystery. As they confront their own moral…

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga 7.5 2h 28min
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga
IMDb: 7.5
2h 28min

In a world on the brink of collapse, young Furiosa is taken from the Green Place of Many Mothers and captured by a formidable Biker Horde under the command of…

The Platform The Platform 7.0 1h 34min
The Platform
IMDb: 7
1h 34min

In a dystopian future, a vertical prison houses inmates on multiple levels, with a platform delivering food from top to bottom, creating a brutal survival scenario. As the platform descends,…

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Alita: Battle Angel Alita: Battle Angel 7.3 2h 2min
Alita: Battle Angel
IMDb: 7.3
2h 2min

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this film follows the journey of a cyborg named Alita, who is discovered in a scrapyard by a compassionate doctor. As she navigates a world…

Upgrade Upgrade 7.5 1h 40min
Upgrade
IMDb: 7.5
1h 40min

In a near-future world where technology permeates every aspect of life, a man named Grey Trace finds himself paralyzed and devastated after a brutal attack. With the help of an…

Ready Player One Ready Player One 7.4 2h 20min
Ready Player One
IMDb: 7.4
2h 20min

In a dystopian future, society finds solace in a vast virtual reality universe called the OASIS, where a young protagonist embarks on a quest to find an Easter egg that…

Blade Runner 2049 Blade Runner 2049 8.0 2h 44min
Blade Runner 2049
IMDb: 8
2h 44min

Set in a dystopian future, this visually stunning film follows Officer K, a new blade runner for the Los Angeles Police Department, as he unearths a long-buried secret that has…

War for the Planet of the Apes War for the Planet of the Apes 7.4 2h 20min
War for the Planet of the Apes
IMDb: 7.4
2h 20min

In this gripping installment of the acclaimed franchise, the story follows Caesar, the intelligent leader of the apes, as he grapples with the devastating consequences of a brutal conflict with…

Logan Logan 8.1 2h 17min
Logan
IMDb: 8.1
2h 17min

In a gritty and somber future, an aging Wolverine, played by Hugh Jackman, finds himself caring for an ailing Professor X, portrayed by Patrick Stewart, while hiding from the world….

The Lobster The Lobster 7.1 1h 59min
The Lobster
IMDb: 7.1
1h 59min

In a dystopian society where single people are transformed into animals if they fail to find a romantic partner within 45 days, a man checks into a hotel to find…

Mad Max: Fury Road Mad Max: Fury Road 8.1 2min
Mad Max: Fury Road
IMDb: 8.1
2min

In a post-apocalyptic wasteland, a drifter named Max teams up with the fierce Imperator Furiosa to escape a tyrannical warlord and his army. The film is a high-octane chase through…

Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes 7.6 2h 10min
Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes
IMDb: 7.6
2h 10min

In this gripping sequel, tensions rise between a growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar and a group of human survivors in a post-apocalyptic world. As both sides…

Edge Of Tomorrow Edge Of Tomorrow 7.9 1h 53min
Edge Of Tomorrow
IMDb: 7.9
1h 53min

In this 2014 sci-fi action film directed by Doug Liman, the story follows Major William Cage, played by Tom Cruise, who finds himself caught in a time loop during a…

The Lego Movie The Lego Movie 7.7 1h 40min
The Lego Movie
IMDb: 7.7
1h 40min

In a vibrant world constructed entirely from LEGO bricks, an ordinary construction worker named Emmet finds himself mistakenly identified as the “Special,” a prophesied hero destined to save the universe…

The Hunger Games Catching Fire The Hunger Games Catching Fire 7.5 2h 26min
The Hunger Games Catching Fire
IMDb: 7.5
2h 26min

Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark. Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a ”Victor’s Tour” of the districts. Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) – a competition that could change Panem forever.

Snowpiercer Snowpiercer 7.1 2h 6min
Snowpiercer
IMDb: 7.1
2h 6min

In a dystopian future where a failed climate-change experiment has killed all life except for the survivors who boarded a globe-spanning train, the narrative unfolds within the confines of this…

Oblivion Oblivion 7.0 2h 4min
Oblivion
IMDb: 7
2h 4min

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this science fiction film follows Jack Harper, played by Tom Cruise, as one of the last drone repairmen stationed on Earth. As he embarks on…

Cloud Atlas Cloud Atlas 7.4 2h 52min
Cloud Atlas
IMDb: 7.4
2h 52min

This ambitious film, directed by Lana Wachowski, Tom Tykwer, and Andy Wachowski, weaves together six interrelated stories spanning different time periods, from the 19th century to a distant post-apocalyptic future….

Dredd Dredd 7.1 1h 35min
Dredd
IMDb: 7.1
1h 35min

In a dystopian future where crime is rampant, the story follows Judge Dredd, a law enforcer with the authority to act as judge, jury, and executioner. Played by Karl Urban,…

The Hunger Games The Hunger Games 7.2 2h 22min
The Hunger Games
IMDb: 7.2
2h 22min

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the story of a young girl named Katniss Everdeen, portrayed by Jennifer Lawrence, who volunteers to take her sister’s place in a…

9 9 7.0 1h 19min
9
IMDb: 7
1h 19min

In a post-apocalyptic world, a group of small, sentient ragdoll-like beings, each with a unique personality, must navigate a desolate landscape to uncover the truth behind humanity’s downfall. The film,…

Watchmen Watchmen 7.6 2h 42min
Watchmen
IMDb: 7.6
2h 42min

Set in an alternate 1985, this film explores a world where superheroes have altered the course of history, particularly in the context of the Cold War. The narrative follows a…

WALL-E WALL-E 8.4 1h 38min
WALL-E
IMDb: 8.4
1h 38min

In a distant future where Earth is abandoned and covered in waste, a small waste-collecting robot embarks on a journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. This animated…

I am Legend I am Legend 7.2 1h 41min
I am Legend
IMDb: 7.2
1h 41min

In a post-apocalyptic world, a brilliant scientist, played by Will Smith, is seemingly the last human survivor in New York City after a virus intended to cure cancer decimates humanity….

Children of Men Children of Men 7.9 1h 49min
Children of Men
IMDb: 7.9
1h 49min

Set in a dystopian future where humanity faces extinction due to global infertility, the film follows Theo, played by Clive Owen, as he navigates a world on the brink of…

The Bothersome Man The Bothersome Man 7.2 1h 35min
The Bothersome Man
IMDb: 7.2
1h 35min

In this intriguing Norwegian film directed by Jens Lien, a man finds himself in a seemingly perfect city where everything is meticulously organized, yet devoid of genuine emotion and passion….

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V for Vendetta V for Vendetta 8.1 2h 12min
V for Vendetta
IMDb: 8.1
2h 12min

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the story of a masked vigilante known only as “V,” who seeks to ignite a revolution against a totalitarian regime in Britain….

The Matrix Reloaded The Matrix Reloaded 7.2 2h 18min
The Matrix Reloaded
IMDb: 7.2
2h 18min

In this sequel to the groundbreaking sci-fi film, Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, continues his journey as the prophesied savior of humanity, battling against the oppressive machines that control the…

Equilibrium Equilibrium 7.3 1h 47min
Equilibrium
IMDb: 7.3
1h 47min

In a dystopian future where emotions are suppressed to maintain societal order, a high-ranking government enforcer begins to question the system he once upheld. The film stars Christian Bale, Taye…

28 Days Later 28 Days Later 7.5 1h 53min
28 Days Later
IMDb: 7.5
1h 53min

In this gripping post-apocalyptic thriller directed by Danny Boyle, a mysterious virus wreaks havoc across the United Kingdom, turning its victims into raging, mindless creatures. The story follows a small…

Minority Report Minority Report 7.6 2h 25min
Minority Report
IMDb: 7.6
2h 25min

In a futuristic society where crime is virtually eliminated through a specialized police department that predicts criminal acts before they occur, a top officer finds himself accused of a future…

The Matrix The Matrix 8.7 2h 16min
The Matrix
IMDb: 8.7
2h 16min

In a dystopian future, a computer hacker named Neo, played by Keanu Reeves, discovers a shocking truth about his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Guided…

Starship Troopers Starship Troopers 7.3 2h 9min
Starship Troopers
IMDb: 7.3
2h 9min

In a future where Earth is at war with a race of giant alien insects, a young soldier named Johnny Rico, played by Casper Van Dien, rises through the ranks…

Gattaca Gattaca 7.7 1h 46min
Gattaca
IMDb: 7.7
1h 46min

Set in a dystopian future where genetic engineering determines one’s social status, this film follows Vincent Freeman, played by Ethan Hawke, as he challenges the societal norms that dictate his…

Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion 8.1 1h 27min
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
IMDb: 8.1
1h 27min

In this visually stunning and emotionally charged film, the story delves into the psychological and existential struggles of its young protagonists as they confront apocalyptic threats and their own inner…

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12 Monkeys 12 Monkeys 8.0 2h 9min
12 Monkeys
IMDb: 8
2h 9min

In a dystopian future, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about a deadly virus that has wiped out most of humanity. Directed by Terry Gilliam, this…

Ghost in the Shell Ghost in the Shell 7.9 1h 23min
Ghost in the Shell
IMDb: 7.9
1h 23min

Set in a futuristic world where cybernetic enhancements are commonplace, this 1995 animated film follows Major Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg officer in the elite Section 9 task force, as she…

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The City of Lost Children The City of Lost Children 7.4 1h 52min
The City of Lost Children
IMDb: 7.4
1h 52min

In a visually stunning dystopian world, a mad scientist named Krank, played by Daniel Emilfork, kidnaps children to steal their dreams in a desperate attempt to slow his aging process….

Terminator 2: Judgment Day Terminator 2: Judgment Day 8.6 2h 17min
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
IMDb: 8.6
2h 17min

In this iconic science fiction action film, a cyborg is sent from the future to protect a young boy who is destined to lead humanity in a war against machines….

Akira Akira 8.0 2h 4min
Akira
IMDb: 8
2h 4min

Set in a dystopian future, this groundbreaking animated film follows the story of Kaneda, a biker gang leader, and his friend Tetsuo, who becomes entangled in a secret government project…

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Back to the Future Back to the Future 8.5 1h 56min
Back to the Future
IMDb: 8.5
1h 56min

In this iconic 1985 film, a teenager named Marty McFly, played by Michael J. Fox, is accidentally sent back in time to the 1950s in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by…

Brazil Brazil 7.8 2h 12min
Brazil
IMDb: 7.8
2h 12min

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the life of Sam Lowry, a low-level bureaucrat who becomes entangled in a web of mistaken identity and government overreach. As he…

The Terminator The Terminator 8.1 1h 47min
The Terminator
IMDb: 8.1
1h 47min

In a dystopian future, a relentless cyborg assassin is sent back in time to eliminate a woman whose unborn son is destined to lead a resistance against the machines. This…

Nineteen Eighty-four Nineteen Eighty-four 7.0 1h 53min
Nineteen Eighty-four
IMDb: 7
1h 53min

Set in a dystopian future, this film adaptation of George Orwell’s classic novel explores a totalitarian regime where the omnipresent government, led by the enigmatic Big Brother, exerts absolute control…

Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind 8.0 1h 57min
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
IMDb: 8
1h 57min

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this animated film follows the journey of a young princess who strives to bring peace between warring human factions and the toxic jungle that threatens…

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Blade Runner Blade Runner 8.1 1h 57min
Blade Runner
IMDb: 8.1
1h 57min

Set in a dystopian future, this iconic science fiction film follows Rick Deckard, a retired “blade runner,” as he is tasked with hunting down and “retiring” rogue bioengineered beings known…

Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior 7.6 1h 36min
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior
IMDb: 7.6
1h 36min

Set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, this film follows the journey of a lone drifter, Max, portrayed by Mel Gibson, as he becomes embroiled in a battle between a group of…

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Escape from New York Escape from New York 7.1 1h 39min
Escape from New York
IMDb: 7.1
1h 39min

In a dystopian future, Manhattan has been transformed into a maximum-security prison where the most dangerous criminals are left to fend for themselves. When the President of the United States…

Stalker Stalker 8.0 2h 42min
Stalker
IMDb: 8
2h 42min

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, this 1979 film is a profound exploration of human desire and existential inquiry. The story follows a guide, known as the Stalker, who leads a writer…

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Sleeper Sleeper 7.1 1h 29min
Sleeper
IMDb: 7.1
1h 29min

In this 1973 science fiction comedy, Woody Allen stars as Miles Monroe, a health food store owner who is cryogenically frozen and wakes up 200 years in the future. The…

Soylent Green Soylent Green 7.0 1h 37min
Soylent Green
IMDb: 7
1h 37min

Set in a dystopian future where overpopulation and environmental degradation have led to severe food shortages, this 1973 film follows Detective Frank Thorn, played by Charlton Heston, as he investigates…

A Clockwork Orange A Clockwork Orange 8.2 2h 16min
A Clockwork Orange
IMDb: 8.2
2h 16min

Set in a dystopian future, this film follows the life of Alex DeLarge, a charismatic yet sociopathic delinquent with a penchant for violence and classical music. As the leader of…

Planet of the Apes Planet of the Apes 8.0 1h 52min
Planet of the Apes
IMDb: 8
1h 52min

In this iconic science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner, a group of astronauts, led by Charlton Heston, crash-lands on a mysterious planet where intelligent apes dominate a primitive…

The Time Machine The Time Machine 7.5 1h 43min
The Time Machine
IMDb: 7.5
1h 43min

In this 1960 science fiction classic directed by George Pal, a Victorian-era scientist, played by Rod Taylor, invents a machine that allows him to travel through time. As he ventures…

On the Beach On the Beach 7.1 2h 14min
On the Beach
IMDb: 7.1
2h 14min

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this 1959 film directed by Stanley Kramer explores the aftermath of a nuclear war that has devastated the Northern Hemisphere. The story follows the crew…

Metropolis Metropolis 8.3 2h 33min
Metropolis
IMDb: 8.3
2h 33min

In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city’s mastermind falls in love with a working class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.

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