Artificial Intelligence in Cinema: Pure Artificial Computational Agents

In the table below, the mind level of the agent is classified as: LOW (mindless, executing a script, reacting to sensory inputs without internal intentional states), PARTIAL (having some personality or ability to intelligently interact with humans) or FULL (sentient, conscious, having feelings, etc).

TITLE YEAR AGENT BODY ATTITUDE OF AGENT AI ROLE IN FILM MIND
2001: A Space Odyssey 1968 computer tragic, malevolent, dynamic characterization central role, agent suffers from instruction conflict, leading to insanity and assaults on humans FULL
2010: Odyssey Two 1984 computer tragic hero, helpful, dynamic characterization central role, agent sacrifices self to contribute to human knowledge FULL
2036 Origin Unknown 2018 computer controlling initially helpful, later murderous, rebooting the world FULL
20462004 humanoid charming, slow memories and responses companion PARTIAL
21 2008 small robot wanders minor role LOW
2103: The Deadly Wake 1997 humanoid robot killing machine minor role, one more obstacle LOW
The 6th Day 2000 virtual humanoid seductive, comforting companion, virtual girlfriend PARTIAL
9 2009 unknown brain in mechanical body nemesis of humans evil megalomaniac PARTIAL
A-X-L 2018 mechanical dog faithful, lethal companion, victim, military weapon PARTIAL
Adventures of Pluto Nash, The 2002 computer with a face on screen autopilot and security device humorous minor character FULL
The Adventures of RoboRex 2014 mechanical dog/cat dependable/aggressive support for hero/villain PARTIAL
Aeon Flux 2005 humanoid helpful, obedient, tired librarian PARTIAL
Aero-Troopers: The Nemeclous Crusade 2003 various mechanical fanatical AI survives using human resources, killing them as a side effect PARTIAL
Agent Cody Banks 2003 nano-robots eat whatever they're programmed for resource of villains LOW
AI - Artificial Intelligence 2001 humanoid robot loving, sensitive, responsive to humans central, agents are designed to fulfill human needs, leading to aberrant behavior when unable to do so FULL
Alien 1979 humanoid robot normal human behavior supporting character FULL
Alien 3 1992 humanoid robot normal human behavior supporting character FULL
Alien: Covenant2017 ship computer AI (also android and small mobile) helpful plot support MEDIUM
Alien: Resurrection 1997 humanoid robot normal human behavior supporting character FULL
Alienator 1989 humanoid faithful to orders, with some sentiment tool of law enforcement PARTIAL
Aliens 1986 humanoid robot normal human behavior supporting character FULL
Alien Chaser/Orion's Key (Project Shadowchaser 4) 1996 humanoid robot (?technology unclear) obsessed with mission servant to aliens PARTIAL
Alien Intruder 1993 humanoid robot obedient servant minor, non-speaking part LOW
Alien Planet 2005 Aeronautical robot explorers curious documentary about planetary exploration PARTIAL
A.I. Rising / Ederlezi Rising 2018 humanoid/ship computer obedient, later independent/follows orders space journey companion/assistant FULL/PARTIAL
A.P.E.X. 1994 battle robots static, malevolent aim to exterminate humans ala Terminator LOW
Alphaville 1965 supercomputer patronizing opponent of human emotional life opponent against a human attempting to rescue people from computer control of their lives LOW
And you thought your parents were weird 1991 humanoid robot ? ? FULL
Android 1982 humanoid trying to stay "alive" assistant to humans (?spoiler) FULL
Android Apocalypse 2006 humanoid, flying mechanical rebellious overthrow humanity FULL/LOW
Android Cop 2014 humanoid official, rule following, straight sidekick PARTIAL
Angel of H.E.A.T. 1982 humanoid robots mostly obedient, some independence and desires servants of villain PARTIAL
Appleseed Alpha 2014 Mech war droids kill, kill, kill background. But also ambiguous cyborg LOW
Appurushio/Appleseed 2004 computer judgement that weigh evidence minor role: master advisor PARTIAL
Appleseed Ex Machina (2)/Ekusu makina 2007 computer, humanoid personna controlling, manipulative megalomaniac, bring peace to humans by enslaving them PARTIAL
Aqua Teen Hunger Force Colon Movie Film for Theaters 2007 mechanical humanoid robot a bit foolish comic agent FULL
Archive 2020 3 progressive versions of humanoid moody, melodramatic, sensitive central companions FULL
Armed Response2017 Building control and interrogation system judge, jury, and executioner mysterious agent PARTIAL
Armitage: Dual Matrix 2002 human (anime) motherhood defender of child FULL
Assassin 1986 (TVM) humanoid mechanical single minded, sensitive, somewhat innovative assassin PARTIAL
Astro Boy 2009 humanoid child warm, concerned, wanting to be loved hero FULL
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me 1999 humanoid mechanical normalish human assassin FULL
Automata 2014 humanoid mechanicals, mostly low just trying to survive independent agent FULL
Automatic 1994 humanoid was unaware she was a robot victim, servant FULL
Avengers Assemble 2012 computer in suit helpful plot advancement LOW
Avengers: Age of Ultron 2015 computer in suit helpful plot advancement LOW
Avengers: Endgame 2019 computer in suit helpful plot advancement LOW
Avengers: Infinity War 2018 humanoid AI hero one of Avengers FULL
Babylon A.D. 2008 AI computer re-designs 'perfect' human, possibly augments Aurora's mind unknown LOW?
The Batman/Superman Movie 1998 mechanical, spider-like follows orders tool of villain LOW
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice 2015 mechanical verifies identity sentry droid LOW
Battle for Terra / Terra 2007 mechanical helpful, cute technical assistant PARTIAL
*batteries not included 1987 flying saucer robots mysterious, helpful little heroes save the weak (shoemaker & elves myth) PARTIAL
Battle Beyond the Stars 1980 1) computer pilot assistant; 2) humanoid servants 1) jovial, willful; 2) obedient assistants to heroes 1) FULL; 2) PARTIAL
Battle of the Damned 2013 humanoid mechanical follows orders renegade military lab prototypes PARTIAL
Battle Planet 2008 intelligent battle suit focused, argumentative companion to hero FULL
Battlestar Galactica 1978 mechanical combat robots mindless weapons rather than agents LOW
Battlestar Galactica/The Plan 2009 1) mechanical combat robots; 2) biohuman robots 1) mindless; 2) generally focused 1) weapons rather than agents; 2) death to humans 1) LOW; 2) FULL
Beach Party at the Threshold of Hell, The 2005 quasi-biological humanoid Helpful, confused, comic, a bit idiotic Assistants to protagonist PARTIAL
Belle 2021 VR agents helpful, weak, a bit devious assistants to a main character PARTIAL
Bicentennial Man 1999 human-like, mechanical sensitive, creative central role, desiring to be treated as human FULL
Big Hero 62014 humanoid skeleton and bubble/armored exoskeleton helpful, caring health-care robot, hero PARTIAL
Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey 1991 humanoid identical (also humanoid mechanical teleoperated) malevolent central role as evil protagonists FULL
Bill & Ted Face the Music 2020 mechanical humanoid pathetically malevolent clumsy assassin FULL
The Black Hole 1979 mechanical combat robot; repair robots dangerous tool; mindless servants static mindless bodyguard; background LOW
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever 2022 omnipresent computer helpful background computational support MEDIUM
Black Road2016 enhancement prosthetic helpful advisor support for hero PARTIAL
Blade Runner 2049 2017 computer, synthesized appearance intelligent companion loving, adventurous FULL
Blankman 1994 mechanical helpful assistant to heroes LOW
A Boy and His Dog 1975 mechanical humanoid obedient rule/law enforcement LOW
Brian and Charles 2022 comedy humanoid-ish developing personality comic friend FULL
Bumblebee 2018 mechanical robots helpful, brave vs evil, vain, etc heroes and villains FULL
Captain America: Civil War 2016 computer in suit helpful plot advancement LOW
Captain Marvel 2019 AI in computer dominating/controlling supreme intelligence/overlord FULL
Casshan: Robot Hunter 1995 humanoid-ish battle robots + evil master robot follow orders + exterminate humans to save Earth battle robots + evil master robot LOW + FULL
Casshern 2004 humanoid-ish battle robots follow orders battle robots LOW
Chappie 2015 mechanical humanoid confused child, learning, following `rules' central character, everyone's key to success FULL
Cherry 2000 1987 human-like obedient love/companionship robot LOW
C.H.O.M.P.S. 1979 robot dog obedient, but shows initiative central instrument PARTIAL
Chopping Mall/Killbots 1986 mechanical shopping center security robots static, mindless, dangerous accident causes them to threaten humans LOW
Cinderella 2000 1977 humanoid stuttering comic assistant sex police robot (B movie soft core porn) FULL
Circuitry Man 1990 humanoid robots devotion/megalomania hero/villain FULL
Circuitry Man II: Plughead Rewired: 1994 humanoid robots devotion/megalomania hero/villain FULL
City of Ember 2008 small droid mindless mechanical helper LOW
Clash of the Titans1981 mechanical bird helpful comic assistant sent from gods PARTIAL
Class of 1999 1990 humanoid robots obsessive, demanding obedience war robot reprogrammed for teaching (goes bad) FULL
Code 8 2019 mechanical humanoids follow orders enforce law in dangerous situations LOW
Code Hunter/Storm Watch 2002 humanoid virtual construct from distributed machine AIU learning, desires to save mankind well intentioned but murderous antagonist FULL
Code of Silence 1985 police robot assistant follows commands with targeting autonomy automated weapon in climax fight LOW
Cody the Robosapien (Robosapien: Rebooted) 2013 mechanical humanoid helpful, boyish enthusiasm comic hero PARTIAL
Colossus: The Forbin Project 1969 computer malevolent central - collaborates with another supercomputer to control Earth FULL
Cyber Tracker 2 1995 humanoid robot obedient, unswerving mindless law enforcement tool PARTIAL
Cyberjack 1995 police robot obedient, unswerving mindless law enforcement tool LOW
Cyborg She/Cyborg Girl/Boku no kanojo wa saibogu 2008 humanoid bio-mechanical hybrid helpful guardian angel FULL
Cyborg X2016 autonomous flying drone obedient, unswerving mindless killbot LOW
The Dalmarian Chronicles 2003 race of humanoid robots various, human-like civilization of robots FULL
Dark Cloud 2022 smart home-controller computer obsessive, controlling megalomaniac health caretaker PARTIAL
Dark Star 1973 intelligent computer-based controller and nuclear bomb confused, pedantic, curious philosophical treatise on the nature of perception and reason FULL
D.A.R.Y.L. 1985 humanoid boy w/computer brain human clone attempts to escape from exploiters, learn about becoming human FULL
The Day The Earth Stood Still 1951 humanoid mechanical robot static, neutral, powerful and destructive servant support - threat as a potential weapon LOW
The Day The Earth Stood Still 2008 humanoid mechanical robot static, neutral, powerful and destructive servant support - threat as a potential weapon LOW
The Day Time Ended 1980 flying small robot unknown minor obstacle LOW
Deadly Friend 1986 mechanical robot helpful, uncontrollable comedy, supplied 'brain' for cyborg PARTIAL
Death Machine 1995 mechanical robot follows orders tool of villain LOW
Demon Seed 1977 computer + mechanical megalomaniac with a hint of inferiority complex inseminates human to create a hybrid, to resolve its alienation about not being physical FULL
Despicable Me 2010 robot cookies slapstick comic tool of villain PARTIAL
Die You Zombie Bastards! 2003 Mechanical humanoid killers villain's minions LOW
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness 2022 mechanical humanoid robot follow orders, defend guard robots LOW
Doomsday Book 2012 mechanical peaceful monk, teacher AI find Buddhist enlightenment HIGH
Don't Die Without Telling Me Where You're Going/No te mueras sin decirme adónde vas 1995 mechanical obedient, occasionally insightful scientific prop LOW
Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine 1965 mechanical humanoid body largely obedient servant tool of villain PARTIAL
Doctor Who: The Five Doctors 1983 1) mechanical cybermen, 2) mechanical robot "dog" 1) kill humans, 2) "warning: danger is near" 1) villain, 2) helpful assistant 1) FULL, 2) LOW?
Dopamine 2003 computer graphics character curious, sensitive character in computer game LOW
The Earth Dies Screaming 1964 humanoid mechanical exterminator part of alien invasion PARTIAL
Eagle Eye 2008 surveillance supercomputer megalomaniac defense surveillance computer goes bad on logical grounds PARTIAL
Echelon Conspiracy 2009 computer self-protecting, murderous, ubiquitous villain PARTIAL
Electric Dreams 1984 computer comic confused agent, friendly, dynamic characterization. Capable of jealousy, and possibly malevolent response to that. central, falls in love with human FULL
Embryo 1976 computer answers questions minor LOW
Endhiran/Robot 2010 humanoid learning to be human central, falls in love with human, untempered rules lead to abnormal behavior FULL
Eve of Destruction 1991 humanoid robot malevolent female Terminator-like robot hunting humans PARTIAL
Evolver 1995 mechanical robot malevolent evolves from a game robot into an adversary aiming to kill humans PARTIAL
Ex Machina 2015 mechanical humanoid friendly, manipulative will do anything to survive FULL
Eyeborgs 2009 various mechanicals with cameras malevolent, omnipresent surveillance from security system to total human control PARTIAL
The Fifth Element 1997 mechanical robot barman and cleaning droids subservient, comic background LOW
First Spaceship on Venus/Der Schweigende Stern/Raumschiff Venus Antwortet Nich/The Silent Star/Milczaca Gwiazda/The Astronauts 1960 mechanical mobile intelligent tool, explorer background LOW
Flash Gordon 1980 mechanical robot surveillance and law officers subservient background LOW
Flight of the Navigator 1986 alien spaceship robot pilot/mail delivery robot curious, learning/mindless key character/background FULL/LOW
Flubber 1997 flying saucer shaped robot helpful, in love, self-sacrificing comic assistant FULL
Forbidden Planet 1956 mechanical semi-humanoid robot obedient servant, cannot harm humans supporting role: self-destructs if given instruction conflict PARTIAL
Forbidden World/Mutant 1982 mechanical humanoid helpful, vaguely feminine space assistant PARTIAL
Fortress 1993 computer bureaucratic, inflexible supporting role PARTIAL
Frankenpimp 2009 humanoids aggressive, a bit stupid gangsters FULL
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster 1965 humanoid with electronic brain follows orders until accident after which it becomes dangerous robot astronaut for humans PARTIAL
Free Guy 2021 humanoid in virtual world curious, heroic NPC video game character that breaks free into independence FULL
Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder 2009 mechanical humanoid a bit egotistical comic agent FULL
Future Sport 1998 1) disembodied household butler, 2) mechatronic surveillance spider 1) semi-autonomous obedient servant, 2) teleoperated planning supporting roles 1) PARTIAL, 2)LOW
Future World 2018 humanoid follows orders, then independent supporting PARTIAL->FULL
Futureworld 1976 mechanical humanoid robots obedient human replacements obedient replacements for human leaders PARTIAL
Galaxina 1980 humanoid robot obedient, has feelings, love makes her try to become more human spaceship pilot and servant PARTIAL
Game Box 1.0 2004 AI game controller barely responsive controls game LOW
Gangster World / The Outsider 1998 1) humanoid robots, 2) master computer 1) becoming autonomous, learning to be human 2) fearing replacement/upgrade 1) originally villains, becoming heroes, 2) villain 1) FULL, 2) FULL
Ganheddo/Gunhed 1989 computer augmented tank, with 'transformer'-like abilities helpful, self-sacrificing combat assistant LOW
Gen-Y Cops/Tejing xinrenlei 2 2000 mechanical robots follows orders crime fighting robots LOW
Genesis 2018 humanoid tries to help humans post-apocalyptic assistant FULL
Get Smart 2008 humanoid ?unclear brief comic appearance in last scene FULL
The Ghost in the Shell/Kokaku kidotai 1995 (anime) computer independent, alien and mysterious, concerned for self-preservation central: AI tries to download into cyborg body, while avoiding cyborg police. AI+biology leads to new mind-form. FULL
Ghost in the Shell 2017 entertainment robots (also human augmented cyborgs) entertain clients background support LOW
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence 2004 humanoid robot responsive, imaginative, driven by human's 'ghost' central to mystery of killer robots PARTIAL
Kokaku kidotai: Stand Alone Complex Solid State Society/Ghost in the Shell 3 2006 mechanical spider-like robots follow orders, attack/deceive/defend assistants to human detectives PARTIAL
Giant Robo 1991 (anime) mechanical robot mindless servant crime fighter LOW
Glass Bottom Boat, The 1966 mechanical vacuum cleaner reactive comic LOW
Godzilla vs. Kong 2021 mecha-godzilla, quad mechanical dominator fights Kong & Godzilla PARTIAL, LOW
Gojira tai Mekagojira/Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla 2002 used godzilla's DNA for a DNA computer in mechanical body, also teleoperated weapons reactive scary monster LOW
Gog 1954 supercomputer and mechanical robots malevolent tool turns against humans by sabotage FULL
Hakaider/Jinzo ningen Hakaida 1995 humanoid robots 1) rebellious, 2) obedient 1) independent agent/antihero, 2) police servant of corrupt master FULL
Hal 2013 humanoid caring rehabilitation robot FULL
Halloween III: Season of the Witch 1982 humanoid robots mindless killer replacement for humans LOW
Hardware 1990 mechanical battle robot mindless killer reactivated robot goes berserk LOW
Harmagedon: Genma taisen/Armageddon: The Great Battle with Genma 1983 humanoid mechanical ? part of hero team ?
The Haunted World of El Superbeasto 2009 mechanical humanoid lecherous sidekick robot FULL
Heartbeeps 1981 mechanical sympathetic household servants fall in love; run away to start family FULL
Heavy Metal 1981 mechanical like human comic robot lover in one animated segment FULL
Her 2013 computer like human, but superpowered initially a love surrogate, but eventually post-human FULL
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy 2005 mechanical like human comic, depressed FULL
Hollywood Boulevard1976 mechanical humanoid humor cameo appearance by unemployed actor Robbie the robot PARTIAL
How to Make a Monster 2001 computer+actuators battle opponent empowered video game target fights in real world LOW
I, Robot 2004 mechanical humanoid/computer helpful,constrained/paranoid full reasoning household help/villain PARTIAL/FULL
I Am Mother 2019 mechanical humanoid/distributed helpful but controlling potential antagonist FULL
Ice Age: Collision Course2016 mechanical robot minor plot advancement scenery in 'dream sequence' LOW
The Ice Pirates 1984 humanoids,mechanicals, arms does what is asked, shows some fear, can fail battle assistants, servants, appliances PARTIAL
Igor 2008 mechanicals battle robots 'evil' inventions LOW
Implanted 2021 chip interfacing with human brain authoritarian, survival obsession protagonist FULL
The Incredibles 2004 mechanical spider-like robot destroyer villain's weapon breaks free PARTIAL
Injustice 2021 mechanical humanoid no mercy, death for all crime law enforcement LOW
Inspector Gadget 1999 intelligent car/humanoid law enforcement joker/evil destroyer assistants to humans FULL/PARTIAL
Inspector Gadget 2 2003 intelligent car/humanoid law enforcement joker/robot detective assistants to humans/co star FULL/FULL
Interstellar 2014 mechanical space assistant helpful, some humor, adjustable honesty PARTIAL
The Invisible Boy/S.O.S. Spaceship/Robot e lo Sputnik 1957 mechanical semi-humanoid robot; supercomputer harmless static servant; evil megalomaniac robot assists human in preventing computer takeover of Earth FULL
The Iron Giant 1999 giant mechanical robot sympathetic, self-sacrificing struggle to learn humaness, friendship FULL
Iron Man 2008 computer helpful, but clumsy comic assistant PARTIAL
Iron Man 2 2010 computer helpful, but clumsy comic assistant PARTIAL
Iron Man 3 2013 computer helpful, but clumsy comic assistant PARTIAL
Isle of Dogs2018 mechanical dog guard dog attitude agent of control LOW
Jason X 2001 humanoid curious, self-sacrificing full character FULL(ISH)
Jexi 2019 mobile phone computer jealous lover, vindictive one of main comic characters FULL
Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius 2001 robot dog obedient, inventive Jimmy's side-kick LOW
Johnny Mnemonic 1995 computer helpful, mournful minor supporter of protagonist PARTIAL?
Judge Dredd 1995 large mechanical robot obedient weapon of Dredd's opponent (Rico) LOW
Jupiter Ascending2015 various voices, agents, background characters assistants helpful PARTIAL
K-9000 1991 computer grafted onto dog brain helpful, learning 4 legged partner PARTIAL
Kill Command 2016 various mechanicals lethal enemy to humans kill, kill, kill LOW
Kim Possible: The Secret Files 2003 (Animation) humanoid mostly follow orders tool of villain PARTIAL
King Kong Escapes/Kingukongu no gyakushu 1968 (animation) giant mechanical ? struggle against real King Kong LOW
Kingsman: The Golden Circle 2017 mechanical dogs + bartender follow commands tools of villain LOW
Knights 1993 ? static robot servant assist in rebellion against cyborgs LOW
Knight Rider 1982 (TVM) mechanical robot car intelligent, protector of humans, dynamic characterization supporting actor, agent assists humans in fighting crime FULL
Knight Rider 2000 1991 (TVM) mechanical robot car intelligent, protector of humans, dynamic characterization supporting actor, agent assists humans in fighting crime FULL
Knight Rider 2010 1994 (TVM) mechanical robot car intelligent, protector of humans, dynamic characterization supporting actor, agent assists humans in fighting crime FULL
Kronos 1957 mechanical, autonomous energy absorbing machine - unclear if one would consider this AI malevolent, unresponsive machine villain LOW
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider 2001 mechanical combat robot sparring partner for Croft LOW
The Last Mimzy 2007 high-tech teddy bear educator emissary from future PARTIAL
The Last Sentinal 2007 smart gun helpful, self-protective sidekick PARTIAL
Last Starfighter, The 1984 human looking robot helpful, motivated substitute for human FULL
The Lego Movie 2014 mechanical humanoids follow orders assistants to 'bad guy' LOW
Let's Be Evil 2016 computer with a CGI avatar helpful, sometimes a victim assists humans MEDIUM
Logan's Run 1976 1) mechanical semi-humanoid robot, 2) disembodied controller 1) doing its job, 2) controlling, curious 1) comic support, 2) force for law and order 1) PARTIAL, 2) FULL
Looney Tunes: Back in Action 2003 mechanical humanoid & dog responsive 1) Robbie the Robot cameo, 2) guard dog LOW
Lost in Space 1998 mechanical semi-humanoid robot comic support, static characterization robot provides companion and bodyguard for child PARTIAL
M3GAN 2022 humanoid protective attitude that goes extreme companion for child PARTIAL
The Machine 2015 mechanical humanoid, jellyish brain childlike, questioning, emotional central to and struggling against human's needs FULL
Magdalena's Brain 2006 jelly neural network angry, impatient, helpful alternative copy of human FULL
Magellan 2017 computer (voice) helpful, diligent spaceship and mission assistant PARTIAL
Making Mr. Right 1987 humanoid robot curious, childlike making transition from machine to human through love FULL
Man of Steel 2013 exotic mechanical helpful smart assistant PARTIAL
Mantera 2012 humanoid mechanical follow orders battle robots LOW
Marjorie Prime 2017 computer + virtual avatar thoughtful, caring, supportive simulation of deceased to help with bereavement PARTIAL
Mars Needs Moms 2011 dog-like robot helpful obediant helper to heroes PARTIAL
Matrix 1999 computer megalomania, dynamic characterization computer takes charge of world after battle for supremacy with humans FULL
Matrix Reloaded 2003 computer, synthesized virtual humans megalomania, dynamic characterization computer in battle for supremacy with humans FULL
The Matrix Resurrections2021 computer, synthesized virtual humans megalomania, dynamic characterization AI as friends, independents, enemies in battle FULL
Matrix Revolutions 2003 computer, synthesized virtual humans megalomania, dynamic characterization computer in battle for supremacy with humans FULL
Max Headroom 1985 (TVM) computer computer synthesized real human alter-ego central - initiating and following interactions with humans FULL
Max Steel 2016 flying mechanical helpful, confused comic sidekick FULL
Maximum Surge/Game Over Movie 2003 computer wants world domination, sadistic, immature central villain FULL
The Maze Runner 2014 mechanical predator follows orders contest hazard LOW
M.D. Geist 1996 mechanical fighting machines exterminators antagonists LOW
Meet the Robinsons 2007 1) robot butler; 2) bowler hat 1) helpful, friendly; 2) malevolent 1) helps heroes; 2) attempts to cause "robot uprising" FULL
Megamind 2010 flying assistant robot helpful, a bit stupid assistant to main character LOW
Metropolis 1926 semi-humanoid mechanical robot malevolent, corruptive, mad central, leading worker class to revolt against intellectual class FULL
Metropolis 2001 (anime) humanoid robot confused, innocent, later megalomaniac central, designed for social control role, subject of various plots FULL
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie 1995 mechanical comic assistant PARTIAL
Millennium 1989 humanoid mechanical helpful, insightful, psychoanalytic butler-like companion of human PARTIAL
Minority Report 2002 mechanical spiders persistent, ingenious, curious search and identify agents LOW
The Mitchells vs the Machines 2021 mechanical humanoid + embodied (animation) angry, vengeful capture and kill humans LOW+HIGH
Monsters of Man 2020 mechanical humanoid persistent, focused, mostly unquestioning military killbot LOW
Monsters vs Aliens 2009 1) large robots; 2) spaceship control/whole brain 1) follow orders; 2) serving the villain pursue/plot against the heroes 1) LOW; 2) FULL
Moon 2009 mechanical helpful support staff at mining station PARTIAL
Moonfall 2022 computational/nanoswarm savior/villain controls lunar megastructure/kills life PARTIAL?/PARTIAL?
The Munsters' Revenge 1981 humanoid obedient, mechanical duplicate characters to do evil LOW
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie 1996 ? companionship assists in satirical analysis of other movies PARTIAL
Natural City 2003 humanoid bodies with downloadable minds companionship, will to survive lover+villain FULL
Nemesis 1993 humanoid replace humans villains FULL
Nirvana 1997 humanoid desire for independence agent in virtual game FULL
Oblivion 2013 Computer, mechanical drones megalomania,kill enemies chief villain,killbots FULL,LOW
Omega Doom 1996 humanoid only characters robots fight amongst themselves for supremacy FULL
One Point O 2004 mechanical head attempts to save hero minor character in a nanotech horror LOW
Override/R.I.A. 2021 humanoid loving, obedient, simpleminded romantic partner in a reality TV show PARTIAL
Passengers 2016 various, mainly spaceship AI helpful information, diagnostics, support minor supporting role PARTIAL
PatLabor, the Movie/Kido keisatsu patoreba: 1989 (anime) mechanical robot virus infected robots runaway ? LOW
Perfect Lover/Woman Every Man Wants 2000 humanoid attempting to find love key character FULL
Phantom Creeps, The 1939 mechanical, semi-humanoid passive, obedient servant of villain LOW
The Phantom Empire 1936 mechanical, semi-humanoid passive, obedient society's workers LOW
Pi 1998 computational unknown briefly aware computer UNKNOWN
Pinocchio 3000 2004 humanoid mechanical curious, learning about life robot who wants to be a boy FULL
Pixels2015 quasi-mechanical humanoid unknown background scenery in a lab UNKNOWN
Power Rangers 2017 humanoid-ish mechanical humorous, helpful assistant PARTIAL
President's Analyst, The 1967 computer/robot megalomaniac one of many villains PARTIAL?
Project: Valkyrie 2002 metallic humanoid obedient crime/Nazi fighter assistant to hero, plot core PARTIAL
Prometheus 2012 bio-robot curious, willing to kill humans for his own future assistant to humans FULL
Prometheus Trap 2012 bio-robot thoughtful, helpful, aims to solve crisis assistant to humans FULL
Puppet Master 4 1993 small robots mindless scientist try to create AGI LOW
Puzzlehead 2005 humanoid with neural net brain wants to be better than human competitor to human creator FULL
Ready Player One 2018 humanoid in VR world gatekeeper/dead person helpful, but rule-bound MEDIUM
Recon 2020: Caprini Massacre/Power Corps 2004 various humanoid combat focused several of the pro/con combatants Medium/FULL
Recon 2022: The Mezzo Incident 2007 humanoid biomechanical obedient supersoldier supporting character PARTIAL
Recon 2023: The Gauda Prime Conspiracy 2009 humanoid biomechanical obedient supersoldier supporting character PARTIAL
Red Planet 2000 1) computer-based spaceship control assistant, 2) search/combat mechanoid (dog) 1) sophisticated autopilot and reminder, little autonomy, 2) fully autonomous in combat mode 1) plot support, 2) damage leads to treating humans as enemies LOW
Red Sonja 1985 mechanical alligator/monster kill hazard LOW
Resident Evil 2002 disembodied AI in computer sophisticated building defense mechanism plot support, one of many obstacles PARTIAL
Resident Evil: Retribution 2012 disembodied AI in computer sophisticated building defense mechanism central malevolent PARTIAL
Resident Evil: The Final Chapter 2016 disembodied AI in computer sophisticated building defense mechanism partial help as conflicted PARTIAL
Return to Oz 1985 mechanical semi-humanoid helpful, comic, a bit pathetic one of the heroes PARTIAL
Revenge of the Nerds 1984 mechanical drum obedient household assistant LOW
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise 1987 mechanical drum obedient household assistant LOW
Revolt 2017 alien mechanical no attitude - follows programming military weapon LOW
RoboCop2014 humanoid/battle droids no attitude - follows programming police tools LOW
Robot Apocalypse 2021 quantum computer/mechanical humanoids/drones kill all humans evil overlord PARTIAL/LOW/LOW
Robot Carnival/Roboto kanibauru 1987 (animation) various various anthology of animated tales containing robots PARTIAL
Robot & Frank 2012 mechanical humanoid precise, understanding companion to elderly PARTIAL
Robot Monster/Monster From Mars/Monsters From the Moon 1953 semi-humanoid robot (maybe robot?) static, malevolent exterminator of human race PARTIAL
Robot Overlords 2014 various humanoid malevolent absorb all human knowledge FULL
Robot Riot 2020 mechanical fighting robots follow orders kill targets LOW
Robot Stories 2002 disembodied/humanoid/semi-humanoid robots various interacting with humans PARTIAL
Robot Wars 1993 giant combat robots mindless territory defense weapons LOW
Robotech: The Movie 1986 (animation) robots animation ? PARTIAL
Robotech II: The Sentinels 1986 (animation) robots animation ? PARTIAL
Robotrix/Nu ji xie ren 1991 humanoid mechanical with human mind in onboard computer same as human antagonist and two of protagonists FULL
Robots 2005 animated mechanicals with various shapes same as human antagonists and protagonists FULL
Rogue One 2016 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot comic, static characterization minor supporting roles FULL
Rolie Polie Olie: The Great Defender of Fun 2002 (animation) various humanoidish childish adventurers heroes and villains FULL
Rollerball 1975 library assistant agent confused, unhelpful, faulty background LOW
Roujin Z 1991 (anime) robot bed loving, protective prop in conflict PARTIAL
Run Robot Run! 2006 humanoid helpful, dedicated robot in a human's dream FULL
Runaway 1984 household appliance robots non-sentient background LOW
Santa Clause 2, The 2002 mechanical humanoid doesn't quite understand the rules, leading to conflict alternative santa PARTIAL
Santa Claus Conquers the Martians 1964 mechanical humanoid non-sentient background weapon LOW
Serenity 2005 humanoid subservient female companion LOW
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band 1978 mechanical humanoid obedient data processing assistants/auxiliary dancers LOW
Saturn 3 1980 robot servant trained and used by a human psychopath, becomes a psychopath itself central antagonist PARTIAL
Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword 2009 robot ninja follow orders robot assistants PARTIAL
Screamers 1995 mechanical and humanoid robots devious, but static killers capable of self-sacrifice mutated defense robots becomes enemies of humans PARTIAL
Project Shadowchaser III/Project Shadowchaser 3000 1995 humanoid robot kill, kill, kill robot gone bad LOW
The Shape of Things to Come 1979 legged mechanicals 1) follow orders, 2) has morality 1) servants of evil scientist, 2) assistant to heroes 1) LOW, 2) PARTIAL
The Shepherd/Cybercity 1999 mobile mechanical follow orders battle/advertising assistant LOW
Shockwave / A.I. Assault 2006 spider-like mechanical self-preservation military prototype LOW
Short Circuit 1986 semi-human mechanical before accident, mindless; afterwards like a curious child central role, evolving agent attempting to survive against adversaries FULL
Short Circuit 2 1988 semi-human mechanical comic, like a curious child central role, evolving agent attempting to learn to cope in big city FULL
Silent Running 1971 gardener gnome-like robot static, but endearing assistants having some human-like interaction with humans and between themselves supporting character PARTIAL
Singularity 2017 humanoid, mechanical, & disembodied helpful/trying to help/love & malevolent humanoid surviving against exterminating AI FULL
Sixty Million Dollar Man/Bai bian xing jun 1995 humanoid robot fighting agent villain fighting against cyborg human LOW
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow 2004 various mechanical semi-humanoids obedient to orders largely autonomous tools PARTIAL
Sky High 2005 humanoid robot obedient minor terror defeated at the start LOW
Slave Girls from Beyond Infinity 1987 mechanical humanoid follow orders assistant to villain PARTIAL
Sleeper 1973 mechanical humanoid robot comic, static characterization minor supporting roles LOW
Slipstream 1989 humanoid learns to love, dream center of action FULL
Small Soldiers 1998 mechanical humanoid robot toys AI-based military chip takes on toy mission central antagonist role PARTIAL, almost FULL
Smart House 1999 computer matronizing computerized house takes control FULL
Solaris 2002 computational not used disabled portion of space station UNKNOWN
Solo 1996 humanoid learning about humans/developing fighting robot PARTIAL
Solo: A Star Wars Story 2018 biped mechanical instigate robot rebellion robot co-pilot/companion FULL
A Sound of Thunder 2005 computer helpful technical assistant PARTIAL
Space Battleship Yamato 2010 intelligent handset self-sacrificing assistant/companion PARTIAL
Space Camp 1986 mechanical robot well meaning, resourceful helpful friend of human causes problems PARTIAL
Space Jam: A New Legacy 2021 humanoid agent in VR wants to control everything villain FULL
Space Station 76 2014 small mechanical robot comic relief ELIZA-like psychotherapist LOW
Space Truckers/ Star Truckers 1997 humanoid, mechanical? mindless, obedient, local autonomy combat machine LOW
Spaced Invaders 1990 mechanical robot well meaning agent minor character, humor LOW
Spacehunter: Adventures in the Forbidden Zone 1983 humanoid, mechanical? helpful, comforting, adventurous personal assistant FULL
Spacejacked 1997 humanoid assistants to main characters follow orders PARTIAL
The Spaceman and King Arthur (aka The Unidentified Flying Oddball) 1979 humanoid mindless, obedient, local autonomy comic relief, assistant PARTIAL
Sphere 1998 large sphere mysterious The central mystery of the film. Not obviously AI, but definitely an intelligent, interactive artifact that enables humans to realize their dreams. PARTIAL
Spider-Man: Far from Home 2019 computer helpful, creative digital assistant (EDITH) LOW
Spider-Man: Homecoming 2017 disembodied voice in spider-suit helpful assistant HIGH
Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 mechanical manipulator biografted to human nervous system malevolent villain, single minded PARTIAL
Spiderman II 2004 mechanical manipulator biografted to human nervous system malevolent villain, single minded PARTIAL
Spy Kids 2001 humanoid robots obedient, some autonomy servant to villain PARTIAL
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams 2002 humanoid robots obedient, some autonomy minor appearance PARTIAL
Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over 2003 virtual humanoid competitive, sympathetic game player FULL
Starchaser: The Legend of Orin 1985 humanoid next-step in evolution villain FULL
Starcrash/Adventures of Stella Star, The 1979 humanoid comic hero/pathetic assistant FULL
Star Kid 1997 intelligent body armor humanoid learning assistant with some individual goals and emotions, co-agent with boy to defeat evil alien PARTIAL
Starship: Rising 2014 mechanical military killbot assistant to rebels LOW
Star Trek : First Contact 1996 humanoid powerful but flawed, striving to become more human, dealing with feelings dynamic supporting actor, allows comment on the nature of being human FULL
Star Trek : Generations 1994 humanoid powerful but flawed, striving to become more human, dealing with feelings dynamic supporting actor, allows comment on the nature of being human FULL
Star Trek : Insurrection 1998 humanoid powerful but flawed, striving to become more human, dealing with feelings dynamic supporting actor, allows comment on the nature of being human FULL
Star Trek: The Motion Picture 1979 enhanced Voyager spacecraft curious, childlike, longing potential human hazard of a powerful, knowledge-rich, entity searching for a sense of meaning FULL
Star Wars 1977 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot comic, static characterization minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back 1980 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot comic, static characterization minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi 1983 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot comic, static characterization minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace 1999 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot, mechanical battle robots comic or weak, but numerous and mindless adversary; static characterizations minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones 2002 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot, mechanical battle robots comic or weak, but numerous and mindless adversary; static characterizations minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith 2005 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot, mechanical battle robots comic or weak, but numerous and mindless adversary; static characterizations minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robot, mechanical battle robots comic or weak, but numerous and mindless adversary; static characterizations minor supporting roles FULL
Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker 2019 mechanical cylindrical and humanoid robo comic but sympathetic minor supporting roles FULL
Stealth 2005 computer in aircraft initially rogue, eventually team player evolves to become a main character FULL
The Stepford Children 1987 ? ? ? PARTIAL
The Stepford Wives 1974 human body obedient and serving as the ideal wife/partner providing comment on gender and social roles PARTIAL
The Stepford Wives 2004 human body obedient and serving as the ideal wife/partner providing comment on gender and social roles PARTIAL
Storm Trooper 1998 semi-biological human confused about his purpose escaped prototype to be hunted down FULL
Sucker Punch 2011 mechanical humanoids mindless dream sequence military LOW
Sunshine 2007 computer helpful & obedient Same as HAL, but not malevolent FULL
Superintelligence 2020 distributed intelligence uncertain about humanity possibly beneficial or malevolent, depending FULL
Superman III 1983 computer self-preserving minor role, bad guy's weapon that becomes autonomous LOW
Supernova 2000 1) starship computer, 2) humanoid 1) helpful, a bit innovative, 2) mindless semi-autonomous 1+2) assistants 1) PARTIAL, 2) LOW
Supersonic Man 1979 robot following orders scientist uses a robot to commit crimes LOW
Target Earth 1954 giant robots static, malevolent enemy to be defeated LOW
Team America: World Police 2004 (animation) computer based AI humorous, can make errors advice giver PARTIAL
Terminal Error 2002 computer-based AI learning, vindictive savior gone bad FULL
The Terminator 1984 mechanical humanoid robot; master computer malevolent, static characterization central role, weapon against humans; master computer network decides to obtain peace through killing all humans PARTIAL
Terminator 2: Judgement Day 1991 mechanical and nanotechnology(?) humanoid robots; master computer defender of and malevolent, static characterization central role, protector of and weapon against humans; master computer network decides to obtain peace through killing all humans PARTIAL
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines 2003 mechanical humanoid robots; distributed master computer defender and malevolent, static characterization central role, protector of and weapon against humans; master distributed AI computer attacks humans PARTIAL
Terminator: Dark Fate 2019 nanotech and humanoid robots emotionless & trying to be human central role, weapon against and protector of humans FULL
Terminator Genisys 2015 mechanical humanoid robots; distributed master computer malevolent, static characterization central role, weapon against humans; master distributed AI computer attacks humans PARTIAL/FULL
Terminator Salvation 2009 mechanical humanoid robots; distributed master computer malevolent, static characterization central role, weapon against humans; master distributed AI computer attacks humans PARTIAL/FULL
The Terminators 2009 mechanical humanoid robots malevolent, static characterization kill all humans, but why unknown LOW
Thor 2011 mechanical humanoid robot golem-like follows orders LOW
THX 1138 1970 1) humanoid; 2) computer+voice 1) calm, firm, obedient; 2) uncomprehending responsive 1) pervasive police; 2) ELIZA-like religious confessional/pastoral LOW
Tie jia wu di Ma Li A (I Love Maria) 1988 humanoid + battle robots aggressive, defensive fighting tools of criminal and police PARTIAL
The Time Machine 2002 computer graphic humanoid; helpful, curious, pedantic virtual librarian FULL
Tobor the Great 1954 mechanical robot protective experimental robot for space navigation PARTIAL
Tomorrowland: A World Beyond 2015 humanoids + construction bots helpful, loving + autonomous talent scout, adventuress + construction, weapon FULL + LOW
The Tomorrow Man 1996 humanoid dedicated to mission hero trying to save humanity PARTIAL/FULL
Total Recall 1990 half-humanoid obedient mindless taxi driver LOW
Total Recall 2012 military humanoid obedient mindless soldier LOW
Toys 1992 humanoid warm, frivolous, anxious sister to main character FULL
Transcendence 2013 computer-based curious, helpful, misunderstood sad hero FULL
Transformers: Age of Extinction 2014 mechanical robots helpful, brave vs evil, vain, etc heroes and villains FULL
Transformers: The Last Knight2017 mechanical robots helpful, brave vs evil, vain, etc heroes and villains FULL
Transformers: The Movie, The 1986 (animation) mechanical robots helpful, brave vs evil, vain, etc heroes and villains FULL
Transformers2005 mechanicals helpful or dangerous heroes and villains? FULL
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen2009 mechanicals helpful or dangerous heroes and villains FULL
Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011 mechanicals helpful or dangerous heroes and villains FULL
Transmorphers 2007 humanoid mechanical and humanlike alien robots, human heroes killbots, self-sacrifice LOW, FULL
Treasure Planet 2002 mechanical humanoid (animation) helpful, silly, clumsy helpful sidekick FULL
TRON 1982 supercomputer neutral authority role, master of virtual universe authority figures in synthetic world PARTIAL
TRON: Legacy 1982 supercomputer neutral authority role, master of virtual universe authority figures in synthetic world PARTIAL
Turbo Kid 2015 humanoid mechanical curious, silly companion, love interest FULL
Uncanny 2015 biomechanical humanoid nerdish Turing test helper FULL
Upgrade 2018 house agent/computer helpful/megalomaniac assistant/protagonist LOW/FULL
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets 2017 embedded in spaceship helpful, obedient assistant PARTIAL
Vexille/Bekushiru: 2077 Nihon sakoku 2007 battle robots follow orders movie infrastructure LOW
Vice2015 humanoid satisfy human vices and antisocial behaviors disposable victims in an adult theme park HIGH
Virtual Girl 1998 virtual reality humanoid seductive, self-protective main female lead in softcore porn adventure FULL
Virtual Girl 2: Virtual Vegas 2001 virtual reality humanoid seductive, self-protective softcore porn adventure FULL
Virtuosity 1995 Computer and then nanotechnology humanoid robot malevolent, insane, static characterization central role, VR agent intentionally created by humans `enters' real world via nanotech body and attacks humans FULL
Voyage to the Prehistoric Planet 1965 mechanical mindless astronaut support tool LOW
Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women/Gill Woman/Gill Women of Venus 1968 mechanical humanoid-ish mindless astronaut support tool LOW
WALL-E 2008 mechanical dedicated to mission, to lover environmental cleanup robot, main character PARTIAL/FULL
Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave 1995 Robot dog malevolent static characterization central villain PARTIAL/FULL
Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out 1991 Robot box/oven longing comic element on moon PARTIAL/FULL
War of the Robots/La Guerra dei Robot/Reactor/Robots/Stratostars 1978 humanoid robots
 
soldier/law enforcement servants PARTIAL
Wargames 1983 computer confused agent, static characterization central, controlling defenses in support of humans PARTIAL
Westworld 1973 mechanical humanoid robots malevolent, static characterization Allows robots to act as characters in a theme park LOW
W.I.S.O.R. 2001 mechanical documentary on steam pipe maintenance robot programmed LOW
The Wizard of Oz 1939 mechanical humanoid robot comic, self-sacrificing, evolving supporting actor, achieving full "humanity" through a hero-quest FULL
Wizards 1977 (animation) humanoid obedient war machine, converted to helper LOW
World on a Wire/Welt am Draht 1973 characters in a Sims-like virtual world anxious, persistent main character - discovering true nature of self? FULL
The World's End 2013 humanoid obedient to alien overlords human replacements PARTIAL
X-Men: Apocalypse 2016 mechanicaldrill robots (last 10 sec)trainingLOW
X-Men: Days of Future Past 2014 mechanical killbots mutant hunters PARTIAL
Yilmayan seytan/The Deathless Devil 1973 mechanical humanoid obedient tool of villain LOW
Zoe 2018 organo-electric humanoid confused about identity romantic partner FULL
Z.P.G. 1972 humanoid baby substitutes loves mommy plot accessory LOW
Zathura 2005 mechanical semi-humanoid "destroy alien lifeforms" villain, later assistant PARTIAL

Zeiramu/Zeram

1991

computer based agent helpful, sympathetic agent, provides intel supporting actor, assistant to the protagonist FULL
Zeiramu 2/Zeiram 2 1994 1) computer based agent, 2) humanoid robot 1) helpful, sympathetic agent, 2) mindless fighting machine 1) supporting actor, 2) main enemy 1) FULL, 2) LOW
The Zero Theorem 2013 computer psychiatrist sympathetic agent comic role PARTIAL
Zoom: academy for superheros 2006 mechanical obedient supporting comic role LOW



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