16. 2001: A Space Odyssey

Written in 1968 by legendary director Stanly Kubrick, this tech movie wasn’t a hit with audiences or critics. But today it is considered as one of the most influential and important films in modern history. Its portrayal of the computer HAL shaped how computers and the overarching ideas of technology would be portrayed in cinema.

It got nominated for four Academy awards. The movie touches the past, present, and future of both humanity and technology. The soundtrack and lack of dialogue are also worth mentioning. Additionally, seeing the world of 2001 from the eyes of someone in the 60’s is captivating. Filmmakers like George Lucas, Ridley Scott and Steven Spielberg all cites 2001 as key sources of inspiration.

15. Ghost in the Shell

This movie was based on a popular comic and anime series of the same name. It shows a world decades from now which is tied together by a vast computer network. In Japan, two cops investigate crimes committed by absconded robots. In a twist, it is found out that the very criminal they are after is a product of their own technological doing.