Notable AI and Human-Like Robot Films

List of notable films that feature artificial intelligence (AI) or human-like robots, spanning from the 1990s through 2020s

1990s

• "The Terminator" series (1984): This film introduced and explored the concept of AI-driven machines like Skynet.

• "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" (1991): Features a T-1000 liquid metal robot.

• "The Lawnmower Man" (1992): Involves advanced virtual reality and artificial intelligence technology.

• "RoboCop 3" (1994): While not entirely about AI, it features robotic elements.

  "Ex Machina" (2015 - though released later, its premise was heavily influenced by the groundwork laid in earlier decades): A film that could be seen as a direct descendant of this era's interest in AI ethics. 

2000s

• "AI: Artificial Intelligence" (2001): Directed by Steven Spielberg, this movie features advanced robotics and explores themes of artificial life forms with emotions.

• "I, Robot" (2004): Based on the stories of Isaac Asimov, this film focuses on a futuristic world where robots are part of human society but begin to question their programming.

• "Minority Report" (2002): While primarily focused on predictive policing, the film includes sophisticated AI and robotic elements.

• "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004): Features technology that can erase memories through a process facilitated by machines.

2010s

• "Ex Machina" (2015): A story about an artificial intelligence becoming self-aware and questioning its existence.

• "Her" (2013): While focusing on AI in the form of a sentient operating system, it explores human relationships with digital entities.

• "Transcendence" (2014): Features a scientist uploading his consciousness to an AI platform.

• "Chappie" (2015): Follows a newly created artificial intelligence robot as he learns about the world and grows up.

• "Blade Runner 2049" (2017): A sequel that delves into themes of replicants and AI in a dystopian future, building on the original Blade Runner's narrative.

Early 2020s

• "The Matrix Resurrections" (2021): While primarily about human consciousness within an AI-generated reality.

• "The Mitchells vs. The Machines" (2021): A family faces off against an AI-driven robot uprising.

• "She Dies Tomorrow" (2020): Though not strictly about AI, the film features advanced technology and its impact on human perception.

Additional Notable Mentions

"Westworld" (TV series - originally released film "Westworld" in 1973 but significant TV revival in the late 2010s):A narrative exploring AI and humanoid robots within a dystopian, futuristic world.

Each film offers unique perspectives on how humans interact with advanced technology and raises important questions about ethics, morality, and the future of humanity alongside intelligent machines.