Movies and TV Shows About Artificial Intelligence

Since we're learning to live alongside artificial intelligence, we might as well be entertained by it, too. Some of the picks on this list are fictional, introducing futuristic (or dystopian) worlds that demonstrate how AI could function in our wildest imaginations. Other picks stay grounded in the real world, providing helpful context around the development of AI-based tools like ChatGPT as well as the rise of deepfake technology. Whatever your family chooses to watch, these selections can serve as thoughtful conversation starters—or just plain good entertainment. For more picks about science and technology, check out our Sci-Fi Movies and Science Fiction TV lists. And for movies all about robots, try Robot Movies.

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WALL-E

age 5+

Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2008)
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Ron's Gone Wrong

age 8+

Animated adventure explores friendship, tech use, bullying.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2021)
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Smart House

age 8+

Disney family comedy looks at pros and cons of technology.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1999)
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TRON: Uprising

age 8+

Smart fantasy series mixes strong messages with violence.

Network: Disney XD (2012)
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AlphaGo

age 10+

Thought-provoking docu on relationship of AI to humans.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2017)
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Brian and Charles

age 10+

Warm comedy studies loneliness, celebrates quiet ingenuity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2022)
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Superintelligence

age 10+

McCarthy fans will like AI comedy with pratfalls, kissing.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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TRON

age 10+

Dated and mediocre but kid-friendly sci-fi from Disney.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1982)
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The Age of A.I.

age 11+

Informative series demystifies artificial intelligence.

Network: YouTube (2019)
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Coded Bias

age 11+

Must-see docu about tech bias has some strong language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2020)
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Unknown: Killer Robots

age 11+

Sobering look at new frontier of AI and weaponized robotics.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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WarGames

age 11+

Suspenseful Cold War tale with teen gamer in control.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1983)
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2001: A Space Odyssey

age 12+

Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece is still relevant.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 1968)
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The Creator

age 12+

Smart AI sci-fi thriller has intense war violence, language.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2023)
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Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

age 12+

Amazing internet documentary full of compassion, curiosity.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2016)
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A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

age 13+

Provocative sci-fi film has some mature themes.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2001)
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Avengers: Age of Ultron

age 13+

Superheroes reteam for entertaining, action-packed sequel.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2015)
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Do You Trust This Computer?

age 13+

Docu about machines taking over has scares, not solutions.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2018)
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I, Robot

age 13+

Will Smith almost redeems generic man vs. machine actioner.

On DVD/Streaming (Release Year: 2004)