Films about the metaverse explore the concept of a virtual reality space where people can interact with each other and digital environments. These films often delve into themes of technology, identity, and the blurring of the lines between the real and virtual worlds.
“Ready Player One”, 2018
Director: Steven Spielberg
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this film is set in a dystopian future where people escape their harsh reality by entering the OASIS, a virtual reality universe. The story follows a young man's quest to find an Easter egg hidden in the OASIS, which will grant its finder fortune and control of the virtual world.
Starring: Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, Lena Waithe, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, Mark Rylance, Philip Zhao, Win Morisaki, Hannah John-Kamen, Ralph Ineson, Susan Lynch, Clare Higgins, Laurence Spellman, Perdita Weeks, Joel MacCormack, Kit Connor, Leo Heller, Antonio Mattera, Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, William Gross, Gareth Mason, Sandra Dickinson, Lynne Wilmot, Jayden Fowora-Knight, Gavin Marshall, Mark Stanley, Emily Beacock, Rosanna Beacock, Gem Refoufi, Jane Leaney, Elliot Barnes-Worrell, Asan N'Jie, Robert Gilbert, Stephen Mitchell, Letitia Wright, Kae Alexander, Joshua Archer, Avye Leventis, Dean Street, Michael Wildman, Turlough Convery, Joe Hurst, Eric Sigmundsson, James Dryden, Danielle Phillips, Rona Morison, Khalil Madovi, Bruce Lester-Johnson, Tom Turner;
Production year: 2018;
Genre: science fiction, action, adventure;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 140 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,4;
More information about the film “Ready Player One” on the website imdb.com
“The Matrix”, 1999
Director: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Directed by the Wachowskis, “The Matrix” is a sci-fi classic that introduces the concept of a simulated reality that has enslaved humanity. The film follows the journey of Neo, a computer hacker who discovers the true nature of the world and joins a rebellion against the machines.
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Gloria Foster, Joe Pantoliano, Marcus Chong, Julian Arahanga, Matt Doran, Belinda McClory, Anthony Ray Parker, Paul Goddard, Robert Taylor, David Aston, Marc Gray, Ada Nicodemou, Deni Gordon, Rowan Witt, Eleanor Witt, Tamara Brown, Janaya Pender, Adryn White, Natalie Tjen, Bill Young, David O'Connor, Jeremy Ball, Fiona Johnson, Harry Lawrence, Steve Dodd, Luke Quinton, Lawrence Woodward, Michael Butcher, Bernard Ledger, Robert Simper, Chris Scott, Nigel Harbach, Michael Duncan, Nash Edgerton, Rana Morrison, Steve Rutherford, Cody Zacharias;
Production year: 1999;
Genre: science fiction, action;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 136 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8,7;
More information about the film “The Matrix” on the website imdb.com
“Tron”, 1982
Director: Steven Lisberger
This cult classic follows a computer programmer who is transported into a digital world and forced to compete in gladiatorial games in order to escape. The film is known for its groundbreaking visual effects and imaginative portrayal of a digital universe.
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxleitner, David Warner, Cindy Morgan, Barnard Hughes, Dan Shor, Peter Jurasik, Stuart Thomas, Craig Chudy, Vince Deadrick Jr., Sam Schatz, Jackson Bostwick, David S. Cass Sr., Gerald Berns, Bob Neill, Ted White, Mark Stewart, Michael Sax, Tony Brubaker, Charlie Picerni, Pierre Vuilleumier, Erik Cord, Loyd Catlett, Michael Dudikoff, Richard Bruce Friedman, Rick Feck, John Kenworthy, Lisette Kremer, Jerry Maren;
Production year: 1982;
Genre: science fiction, action, adventure;
MPAA rating: pg;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,7;
More information about the film “Tron” on the website imdb.com
“Inception”, 2010
Director: Christopher Nolan
Directed by Christopher Nolan, “Inception” explores the idea of entering and manipulating dreams. While not strictly about the metaverse, the film delves into the concept of shared dream spaces and the potential for multiple layers of reality.
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Elliot Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe, Dileep Rao, Cillian Murphy, Tom Berenger, Marion Cotillard, Pete Postlethwaite, Michael Caine, Lukas Haas, Tai-Li Lee, Claire Geare, Magnus Nolan, Taylor Geare, Johnathan Geare, Tohoru Masamune, Yuji Okumoto, Earl Cameron, Ryan Hayward, Miranda Nolan, Russ Fega, Tim Kelleher, Talulah Riley, Nicolas Clerc, Coralie Dedykere, Silvie Laguna, Virgile Bramly, Jean-Michel Dagory, Helena Cullinan, Mark Fleischmann, Shelley Lang, Adam Cole, Jack Murray, Kraig Thornber, Angela Nathenson, Natasha Beaumont, Marc Raducci, Carl Gilliard, Jill Maddrell, Alex Lombard, Nicole Pulliam, Peter Basham, Michael Gaston, Felix Scott, Andrew Pleavin, Lisa Reynolds, Jason Tendell, Jack Gilroy;
Production year: 2010;
Genre: science fiction, action, thriller, drama, detective;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 148 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8,8;
More information about the film “Inception” on the website imdb.com
“The Thirteenth Floor”, 1999
Director: Josef Rusnak
In this film, a man discovers a virtual reality simulation that mirrors 1930s Los Angeles. As he delves deeper into the simulation, he uncovers a complex web of secrets and mysteries that blur the lines between reality and the virtual world.
Starring: Craig Bierko, Gretchen Mol, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dennis Haysbert, Steven Schub, Jeremy Roberts, Rif Hutton, Leon Rippy, Janet MacLachlan, Brad William Henke, Burt Bulos, Venessia Valentino, Howard S. Miller, Tia Texada, Shiri Appleby, Bob Clendenin, Rachel Winfree, Meghan Ivey, Alison Lohman, Hadda Brooks, Ron Boussom, Ernie Lively, Toni Sawyer, Brooks Almy, Darryl Henriques, Suzanne Harrer, Lee Weaver, Geoffrey Rivas, Travis Tedford, Jeff Blumenkrantz, Andrew Alden, Johnny Crawford, Wiener Sängerknaben, Vivian Palermo, Tracy Perry, Glendon Rich, Dea Natasja Rosenmeier, Mary Ann Schmidt, Will Wallace, Randy Woltz;
Production year: 1999;
Genre: science fiction, thriller, detective;
MPAA rating: r;
Duration: 100 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7;
More information about the film “The Thirteenth Floor” on the website imdb.com
These films offer thought-provoking explorations of the metaverse concept, each with its own unique take on the intersection of technology and human experience.
In this selection of films about the metaverse, we are offered a tantalizing glimpse into a world where reality and virtuality intertwine in captivating and often thought-provoking ways. Each film delves into the concept of the metaverse with its own unique lens, exploring the implications of digital existence, the allure of alternate realities, and the ethical dilemmas that arise from blurring the lines between the real and the virtual. From mind-bending visual spectacles to profound philosophical explorations, these films invite us to contemplate the ever-expanding horizons of technology and the human experience, leaving us with a sense of wonder and a myriad of questions about the future that awaits us in this boundless digital realm.
