Movies and TV Shows About Artificial Intelligence

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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.

June 27, 2008 2008 G (103 minutes)

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Ron's Gone Wrong movie poster: Barney flies with his robot Ron bursting through the poster

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Ron's Gone Wrong

age 8+

Animated adventure explores friendship, tech use, bullying.

October 22, 2021 2021 PG (106 minutes)

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Smart House

age 8+

Disney family comedy looks at pros and cons of technology.

June 26, 1999 1999 NR (82 minutes)

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines movie poster: A car bursting with happy family members, a pug on the car hood

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The Mitchells vs. the Machines

age 8+

Action-packed family adventure tackles tech dependence.

April 30, 2021 2021 PG (113 minutes)

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TRON: Uprising

age 8+

Smart fantasy series mixes strong messages with violence.

Disney XD Science Fiction (2012)

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AlphaGo

age 10+

Thought-provoking docu on relationship of AI to humans.

September 29, 2017 2017 NR (90 minutes)

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Brian and Charles

age 10+

Warm comedy studies loneliness, celebrates quiet ingenuity.

June 17, 2022 2022 PG (90 minutes)

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Superintelligence

age 10+

McCarthy fans will like AI comedy with pratfalls, kissing.

November 26, 2020 2020 PG (106 minutes)

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TRON

age 10+

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

July 9, 1982 1982 PG (96 minutes)

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Coded Bias

age 11+

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

November 11, 2020 2020 NR (90 minutes)

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My Robot Sophia movie: AI CEO David Hanson and his creation, a female robot, under an umbrella

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My Robot Sophia

age 11+

Ambitious AI docu explores big dreams, bigger breakdowns.

May 6, 2025 2025 NR (89 minutes)

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The Age of A.I.

age 11+

Informative series demystifies artificial intelligence.

YouTube Educational (2019)

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Unknown: Killer Robots

age 11+

Sobering look at new frontier of AI and weaponized robotics.

July 10, 2023 2023 NR (68 minutes)

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WarGames

age 11+

Suspenseful Cold War tale with teen gamer in control.

June 3, 1983 1983 PG (114 minutes)

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2001: A Space Odyssey

age 12+

Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece is still relevant.

April 6, 1968 1968 G (141 minutes)

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Lo and Behold, Reveries of the Connected World

age 12+

Amazing internet documentary full of compassion, curiosity.

August 19, 2016 2016 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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The Creator

age 12+

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

September 29, 2023 2023 PG-13 (135 minutes)

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A.I.: Artificial Intelligence

age 13+

Provocative sci-fi film has some mature themes.

June 29, 2001 2001 PG-13 (146 minutes)

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Avengers: Age of Ultron

age 13+

Superheroes reteam for entertaining, action-packed sequel.

May 1, 2015 2015 PG-13 (142 minutes)

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Do You Trust This Computer?

age 13+

Docu about machines taking over has scares, not solutions.

August 17, 2018 2018 NR (78 minutes)

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