Highlight: Best Dystopian Movies

Movies About Dystopian Futures!

Okay, so for this list I tried to really hone in on the true meaning of 'dystopian'. These films are not just dark sci-fi films, but, these are films that are truly dystopian: where the end of mankind is more-or-less at-hand. Nevertheless, you will see that within this parameter that the films below are still quitevaried; there are large-scale blockbusters, action films, intimate thrillers, and even an animated family film! And, as with all great dystopian sci-fi, each of these films, in their own ways, has a unique and interesting message to impart on us viewers about the potentially catastrophic direction our world may be headed towards - duh duh duhhh! As always, let me know your thoughts below! Note: Matrix would be on here but I've already highlighted enough on this account... for now...

Other notables: The Hunger Games (2012-2015), The Matrix (1999), Gattaca (1997), Metropolis (1927), Akira (1988), Blade Runner (1982), A Clockwork Orange (1971), V For Vendetta (2005), Soylet Green (1973), Logan's Run (1976), Battle Royale (2000), Dark City (1998), and on and on and on... Let me know your thoughts below / what you think might be missing from this list.

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