Screenplay: Philip K. Dick

Top movies, series, and documentaries with a screenplay by Philip K. Dick. Explore the titles that showcase an exceptional writing.


Blade Runner

1982 · Movie · 117 min. · United States

Direction Ridley Scott

Cast Harrison Ford · Rutger Hauer · Sean Young · Daryl Hannah

Synopsis Blade Runner (1982) presents a grim future where Rick Deckard, portrayed by Harrison Ford, is a former law enforcement officer residing in the sprawling metropolis of Los Angeles in the year 2019. The city is a chaotic blend of diverse...

8.1

133K votes

8.1

133K votes

Blade Runner 2049

2017 · Movie · 163 min. · United States

Direction Denis Villeneuve

Cast Ryan Gosling · Harrison Ford · Ana de Armas · Jared Leto

Synopsis Blade Runner 2049 (2017) is set three decades after the original film's events, focusing on LAPD Officer K (Ryan Gosling), a new blade runner who stumbles upon a hidden truth that could destabilize the remnants of society. This revelation propels...

7.0

42K votes

7.0

42K votes

Minority Report

2002 · Movie · 144 min. · United States

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Tom Cruise · Colin Farrell · Samantha Morton · Max von Sydow

Synopsis Minority Report (2002) is set in the year 2054, where Washington D.C. has achieved near-zero crime rates through the innovative work of the "Precrime" unit. This specialized law enforcement team employs three genetically enhanced individuals, known as "Pre-Cogs," who possess...

6.9

84K votes

6.9

84K votes

Total Recall

1990 · Movie · 109 min. · United States

Direction Paul Verhoeven

Cast Arnold Schwarzenegger · Sharon Stone · Michael Ironside · Rachel Ticotin

Synopsis Total Recall (1990) is set in a futuristic 2084 where Doug Quaid, a humble construction worker, seeks thrills through Rekall Inc. This company specializes in implanting artificial memories of exciting vacations. Quaid opts for a daring secret agent mission on...

6.8

70K votes

6.8

70K votes

Direction Frank Spotnitz · Daniel Percival · Karyn Kusama · Brad Anderson

Cast Luke Kleintank · Arnold Chun · Alexa Davalos · Bernhard Forcher

Synopsis The Man in the High Castle (TV Series) (2015) delves into an alternate history where the Axis powers emerged victorious in World War II, leading to a divided United States governed by Japan and Germany. This gripping series, adapted from...

6.7

6K votes

6.7

6K votes

Direction David Semel

Cast Luke Kleintank · Arnold Chun · Alexa Davalos · Rupert Evans

Synopsis The Man in the High Castle - Pilot Episode (Ep) (2015) delves into an alternate reality where the Axis powers emerged victorious in World War II, leading to a divided United States under the control of Japan and Germany. This...

6.6

2K votes

6.6

2K votes

A Scanner Darkly

2006 · Movie · 100 min. · United States

Direction Richard Linklater

Cast Keanu Reeves · Robert Downey Jr. · Woody Harrelson · Winona Ryder

Synopsis A Scanner Darkly (2006) unfolds in the suburban landscape of Orange County, California, in a dystopian future where the United States has succumbed to the drug war. The narrative follows an unwilling undercover agent (Reeves) who is tasked with infiltrating...

6.6

17K votes

6.6

17K votes

Direction Peter Horton

Cast Juno Temple · Nick Eversman · David Lyons · Janelle Monáe

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Autofac (TV) (2018) unfolds in a post-apocalyptic world where societal structures have crumbled. A colossal, automated factory, driven by consumerist principles, dictates the lives of the remaining humans. The factory's logic is simple: to keep...

6.5

1K votes

6.5

1K votes

Morning Patrol

1987 · Movie · 108 min. · Greece

Direction Nikos Nikolaidis

Cast Michelle Valley · Takis Spiridakis · Liana Hatzi · Nikos Hatzis

Synopsis Morning Patrol (1987) follows a lone woman navigating through a desolate, forbidden city. As she ventures deeper, she encounters the ever-vigilant Morning Patrol and deceptive traps. The city, though seemingly abandoned, is alive with automated systems: computer voices issue warnings,...

6.4

42 votes

6.4

42 votes

Direction Dee Rees

Cast Daniel Craig Baker · Sarah Baker · Desiree Ballesteros · DuShon Monique Brown

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Kill All Others (TV) (2018) presents a chilling scenario where a lifeless body dangles from a streetlight, seemingly overlooked by those passing by, following a controversial declaration by a political figure (Vera Farmiga) that incites...

6.4

809 votes

6.4

809 votes

Direction Tom Harper

Cast Timothy Spall · Anthony Boyle · Rudi Dharmalingam · Tuppence Middleton

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: The Commuter (TV) (2017) follows Ed Jacobson, portrayed by Timothy Spall, an ordinary worker at a train station who becomes unsettled when he notices that several regular commuters are boarding trains to a town that...

6.3

913 votes

6.3

913 votes

Direction David Farr · Tom Harper · Marc Munden · Julian Jarrold

Cast Nicole Agada · Matthew Raymond · Ann Akin · Anthony Boyle

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams (TV Series) (2017) is an anthology series that aired from 2017 to 2018, consisting of 10 standalone episodes. Each episode is a unique exploration of science fiction, inspired by the works of the renowned author...

6.3

2K votes

6.3

2K votes

Direction Alan Taylor

Cast Annalise Basso · Deano Mitchison · Randall McDonald · Connor Paolo

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Safe & Sound (TV) (2018) follows the journey of a young woman, Annalise Basso, who relocates from her small-town life to the bustling city with her mother, Maura Tierney. The transition brings her face-to-face with...

6.3

866 votes

6.3

866 votes

Direction Jeffrey Reiner

Cast Anu Bhatt · Guy Burnet · Terrence Howard · Christian Isely

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Real Life (TV) (2017) follows Sarah (Anna Paquin), a dedicated police officer in a futuristic world, who forms an unusual alliance with George (Terrence Howard), a gifted game designer. Together, they hunt down dangerous criminals...

6.2

1K votes

6.2

1K votes

The Adjustment Bureau

2011 · Movie · 107 min. · United States

Direction George Nolfi

Cast Matt Damon · Emily Blunt · Anthony Mackie · John Slattery

Synopsis The Adjustment Bureau (2011) follows David Norris (Matt Damon), a promising young politician in New York City, who suffers a significant defeat in his Senate campaign. While preparing his concession speech in a restroom, he encounters Elise Sellas (Emily Blunt),...

6.1

22K votes

6.1

22K votes

Direction Francesca Gregorini

Cast Bryan Cranston · Essie Davis · Liam Cunningham · Ruth Bradley

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: Human Is (TV) (2017) follows the story of a woman trapped in a joyless marriage. When her husband returns from war, she notices a dramatic change in his behavior. The transformation is more profound than...

6.0

1K votes

6.0

1K votes

Direction Julian Jarrold

Cast Richard Madden · Holliday Grainger · Noma Dumezweni · Anneika Rose

Synopsis Philip K. Dick's Electric Dreams: The Hood Maker (TV) (2017) is set in a society where sophisticated technology is absent, and mutant telepaths serve as the sole means of long-distance communication. However, their abilities come with unforeseen consequences. As the...

5.9

1K votes

5.9

1K votes

Direction Anders Ramsell

Synopsis Blade Runner: The Aquarelle Edition (2013) transports viewers to a distant future through a vivid and dynamic color palette. Anders Ramsell's unique interpretation of the classic film is unlike any other, featuring a staggering collection of over 12,597 handcrafted watercolor...

5.9

97 votes

5.9

97 votes

Paycheck

2003 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

Direction John Woo

Cast Ben Affleck · Uma Thurman · Aaron Eckhart · Colm Feore

Synopsis Paycheck (2003) follows Michael Jennings (Ben Affleck), a highly compensated engineer who specializes in confidential computer innovations and technology for dubious corporations. After his memory is erased, he finds himself unable to recall any details of his work. Jennings' acquaintance,...

5.7

23K votes

5.7

23K votes