ranked based on their depiction of an authentic robot

• Blade Runner (1982): This science fiction classic features “replicants” who are genetically engineered beings designed to look and act like humans. They are not technically robots, but their depiction is incredibly authentic, and the film explores themes of artificial intelligence and the nature of humanity.
• Wall-E (2008): The eponymous robot in this Pixar film is designed to clean up a post-apocalyptic Earth, and his personality and emotions are both charming and believable.
• The Terminator (1984): This film features the iconic T-800 robot played by Arnold Schwarzenegger, whose relentless pursuit of his target is both terrifying and authentic.
• Ex Machina (2014): This movie explores the idea of creating robots that are indistinguishable from humans, and the consequences that can result from this technology.
• A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001): This film follows the story of a robot boy named David, who is designed to look and feel like a real child. His journey is both heartbreaking and thought-provoking.
• RoboCop (1987): The titular character in this movie is a cyborg law enforcement officer who struggles with his own humanity while fighting crime in a dystopian Detroit.
• Metropolis (1927): This silent film classic depicts a futuristic city where robots are used as a source of labor, and one of them becomes self-aware and seeks to overthrow the oppressive system.
• The Iron Giant (1999): This animated film tells the story of a giant robot who crash-lands on Earth and befriends a young boy, and their friendship is both heartwarming and authentic.
• Bicentennial Man (1999): This film explores the concept of a robot that wants to become human, and the emotional journey that entails.
• Transformers (2007): The robots in this film are technically aliens, but their depiction is still incredibly authentic and their transformation sequences are a wonder to behold.
• I, Robot (2004): This film is loosely based on a collection of short stories by Isaac Asimov, and explores the concept of robots that are bound by strict ethical guidelines.
• Short Circuit (1986): This lighthearted comedy follows the adventures of a robot who gains sentience after being struck by lightning.
• Chappie (2015): This movie tells the story of a robot that is kidnapped and raised like a child, and its journey to discover its own identity.
• Pacific Rim (2013): This film features giant robots called “Jaegers” that are piloted by humans to fight off giant monsters, and the depiction of the Jaegers is both impressive and authentic.
• Westworld (1973): This film explores the idea of a futuristic theme park populated by robots that are designed to look and act like humans, and the consequences that arise when those robots malfunction.
• The Matrix Revolutions (2003): The final installment in the Matrix trilogy features the robotic sentinels that are tasked with hunting down the remaining humans in the real world, and their depiction is both terrifying and authentic.
• Real Steel (2011): This film tells the story of a former boxer who trains a robot to fight in the ring, and the robot’s evolution from a simple machine to a fully realized character is impressive.
• The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951): This classic sci-fi film features the alien robot Klaatu, who is sent to Earth to deliver a message of peace and warns of the consequences of humanity’s destructive ways.
• Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999): This film features the droids R2-D2 and C-3PO, who have become iconic characters