The Electric State is a sci-fi adventure comedy-drama film co-directed by Anthony and Joe Russo from a screenplay co-written by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely. Based on the 2018 illustrated novel of the same name by Simon Stålenhag, the Netflix film is set in the aftermath of a war between robots and humans, and it follows an orphaned girl who teams up with a mysterious robot and a smuggler to find her lost brother in the dangerous America West. The Electric State stars Millie Bobby Brown, Chris Pratt, Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Harrelson, Anthony Mackie, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Giancarlo Esposito, and Stanley Tucci. So, if you loved the inventive story, intricate world-building, and entertaining characters in The Electric State, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Alita: Battle Angel (Rent on Prime Video)
Alita: Battle Angel is a cyberpunk action-adventure film directed by Robert Rodriguez from a screenplay co-written by James Cameron and Laeta Kalogridis. Based on the Japanese manga series Battle Angel Alita by Yukito Kishiro, the 2019 film follows Alita, a battle cyborg who is found and revived by Doctor Ido. After waking up, she realizes that she has the soul of a teenage girl but doesn’t remember anything from her past. So, she sets out on a perilous adventure to find her true destiny. Alita: Battle Angel stars Rose Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali, Ed Skrein, Jackie Earle Haley, and Keean Johnson.
Ron’s Gone Wrong (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Ron’s Gone Wrong is an animated sci-fi adventure comedy film directed by Sarah Smith and Jean-Philippe Vine from a screenplay co-written by Peter Baynham and Smith. The 2021 film follows Barney, an awkward young boy who befriends Ron, a defective robot with the ability to think for himself. They soon go on a thrilling adventure that teaches them the true meaning of friendship and the need for human connection. Ron’s Gone Wrong’s voice cast includes Jack Dylan Grazer, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms, Justice Smith, Rob Delaney, Kylie Cantrall, Ricardo Hurtado, and Olivia Colman.
The Mitchells vs. the Machines (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is an animated sci-fi adventure comedy-drama film directed by Mike Rianda, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jeff Rowe. The 2021 film follows the dysfunctional Mitchell family as they go on a road trip to drop their daughter off at college. They soon discover that robots are trying to take over the world, and they must put aside their differences to save humanity. The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ voice cast includes Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric André, and Olivia Colman.
Chappie (Rent on Prime Video)
Chappie is a dystopian sci-fi action film directed by Neil Blomkamp, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Terri Tatchell. The 2015 film follows Chappie, a police robot who is taken by a group of criminals who look after him as if he were their own child. This act of kindness changes Chappie’s programming, making him the first robot to feel as humans do. Chappie stars Sharlto Copley, Hugh Jackman, Ninja, Yolandi Visser, Jose Pablo Cantillo, and Sigourney Weaver.
Ready Player One (Rent on Prime Video)
Ready Player One is a sci-fi action adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay co-written by Zak Penn and Ernest Cline. Based on the 2011 novel of the same name by Ernest Cline, the film is set in the year 2045 when humans use a virtual reality game named OASIS to escape the dreadful real world. It follows Wade Watts, a teenage orphan who participates in a contest that promises the winner ownership of the OASIS. Ready Player One stars Tyler Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben Mendelsohn, T.J. Miller, Simon Pegg, and Mark Rylance.
Bumblebee (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Bumblebee is a sci-fi action adventure comedy-drama film directed by Travis Knight from a screenplay by Christina Hodson. Based on Hasbro’s Transformers action figures, the 2018 film is set in the late 1980s, and it follows a scout sent by Optimus Prime to form a base on Earth. The scout is soon found and befriended by a young girl named Charlie, who names his Bumblebee. It stars Hailee Steinfeld, John Cena, Jorge Lendeborg Jr., John Ortiz, Jason Drucker, and Pamela Adlon.
The Creator (Prime Video)
The Creator is a sci-fi action thriller film directed by Gareth Edwards, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Chris Weitz. The 2023 film is set after a devastating war between humans and artificial intelligence, and it follows Joshua, an ex-special forces agent who is given the task of finding and destroying the Creator, who has been building an advanced AI weapon. The Creator stars John David Washington, Madeleine Yuna Voyles, Gemma Chan, Allison Janney, Ken Watanabe, and Sturgill Simpson.
Wall-E (Disney+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Wall-E is an animated romantic sci-fi adventure film directed by Andrew Stanton, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jim Reardon. The 2008 film is set on a waste-covered Earth, and it follows a robot assigned to clean the Earth so that the humans can return. He soon meets another robot and falls in love with her, which forces him to go on an adventure that will change the course of the entire world. Wall-E’s voice cast includes Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger, Kathy Najimy, and Sigourney Weaver.
The Iron Giant (Rent on Prime Video)
The Iron Giant is an animated sci-fi adventure drama film directed by Brad Bird, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Tim McCanlies. Based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Ted Hughes, the 1999 film follows a young boy who comes across an innocent alien that looks like a giant robot. Both of them soon become fast friends, but they soon find themselves being hunted by a suspicious government agent. The Iron Giant’s voice cast includes Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman, John Mahoney, Eli Marienthal, Christopher McDonald, and M. Emmet Walsh.
Real Steel (Tubi & Rent on Prime Video)
Real Steel is a sci-fi sports action comedy-drama film directed by Shawn Levy from a screenplay by John Gatins. Based on the short story Steel by Richard Matheson, the 2011 film is set in a world where robot fighting is a popular sport, and it follows Charlie, a down-on-his-luck fighter who teams up with his son Max to fight against the mega-corporation. Real Steel stars Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Evangeline Lilly, Anthony Mackie, and Kevin Durand.