Here's a list of 25 top movies with a significant focus on longevity, along with their short descriptions, longevity thread, genre, year of first screening, trailer links, and the main actors.
My personal favorites are: Gattaca, Transcendence, Altered Carbon, Westworld, Mr. Nobody, Age of Adaline, In Time, Lucy Biohackers and Old Guard. I'm open for more inspirations!
Altered Carbon (2018)
Sci-Fi, Mystery
Set in a future where consciousness can be transferred to new bodies, a soldier is brought back to life to solve a murder in a world where the wealthy can live forever.
Longevity thread: Transfer of consciousness in stacks allows for extended lifespans and changing bodies (sleeves). The series delves into the consequences of technology on human longevity and social divisions.
The idea of stacks and sleeves presented in this movie is amazing - and based on the predictions of exponential growth of technology - very probable one day.
Actors: Joel Kinnaman, Anthony Mackie, Martha Higareda, Dichen Lachman, Chris Conner, Renée Elise Goldsberry
A man with inferior genes assumes a genetically superior identity to pursue his dream of space travel in a world where genetics determine social status.
Longevity thread: The film explores genetic engineering's implications on human lifespan and social inequality.
In a future where time is the currency and people stop aging at 25, a man accused of murder must navigate a corrupt system to clear his name and fight for a better future.
An ingenious concept showing how precious life is.
Longevity thread: The film explores a society where immortality is possible, but only for the wealthy, raising questions about the value of life and the implications of engineered longevity.
Six interconnected stories set in different times and places explore the consequences of individual actions on the past, present, and future.
Longevity thread: The film delves into themes of reincarnation and the eternal nature of human souls, as well as the pursuit of immortality through technological advancements.
Actors: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturgess
A woman, rendered ageless after a mysterious accident, leads a solitary life to protect her secret, until she meets a man who changes her outlook on life.
Longevity thread: The film portrays the personal and emotional challenges of living an ageless life and the human longing for love and connection despite the burden of immortality.
Actors: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn
In a future where the wealthy live on a luxurious space station, a man from the impoverished Earth must infiltrate Elysium to save his own life and bring equality to the divided society.
Let's hope that in the real world, in time, we shall have democratization of longevity breakthroughs!
Longevity thread: The film explores the societal divide resulting from access to advanced healthcare and life-extending technologies available only to the privileged.
Actors: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley, Alice Braga
When a terminally ill scientist's mind is uploaded into a computer, he gains immense power and knowledge, leading to unintended consequences.
Top notch movie predicting many of the technological breakthroughs that are slowly entering our present world.
Longevity thread: The movie examines the ethical implications of digital immortality and the potential dangers of artificial intelligence seeking eternal life.
Actors: Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman, Paul Bettany
An immortal Scottish swordsman battles other immortals throughout history, seeking the ultimate prize of ultimate knowledge and power.
Longevity thread: The film delves into the themes of immortality, loneliness, and the burden of living through centuries while grappling with the inevitability of violence among immortals.
Actors: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart
A struggling writer discovers a mysterious pill that enables him to access 100% of his brain, propelling him into a world of wealth and power.
This is one of my favorite si-fi movies - also followed by the series with the same title.
Longevity thread: The movie explores the consequences of enhancing human intelligence and the potential for a life without limits, touching on themes of longevity and personal ambition.
Actors: Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro, Abbie Cornish
In an alternate history, three friends raised at a secluded English boarding school discover the dark truth behind their existence as organ donors and grapple with love, loss, and their predetermined fate.
Longevity thread: The film delves into the ethics of bioengineering and the value of human life, examining the consequences of extending one's life at the expense of others.
Actors: Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield, Keira Knightley
In a future where people live vicariously through remote-controlled humanoid robots called "surrogates," an FBI agent must leave his home and surrogate to investigate a series of surrogate-related murders.
Longevity thread: The film explores the consequences of a society that avoids aging, death, and physical harm by using surrogate bodies, raising questions about the value of human life.
Actors: Bruce Willis, Radha Mitchell, Rosamund Pike, James Cromwell
A woman gains extraordinary mental and physical abilities after a drug implanted in her body leaks into her system, allowing her to access an increasing percentage of her brain and giving her extraordinary powers.
I love this movie and the gates it opens in our minds!
Longevity thread: The movie examines the potential of enhanced human intelligence and its impact on life expectancy, touching on the ethical implications of controlling time and space.
Actors: Scarlett Johansson, Morgan Freeman, Min-sik Choi, Amr Waked
In a utopian facility where residents hope to be chosen to go to "The Island," the only uncontaminated place left on Earth, two residents discover the facility's dark secret and must escape to save their lives.
I am super happy that 3D biohacking is on its way and that nobody will have to face the dilemma of cloning for organ transplants!
Longevity thread: The film explores the moral consequences of cloning and extending human life at the expense of others, as well as the value of individuality and human experience.
Actors: Ewan McGregor, Scarlett Johansson, Djimon Hounsou, Sean Bean
A 118-year-old man, the last mortal on Earth, recounts his life and the alternate paths it could have taken, exploring themes of love, loss, and the choices that define our lives.
Longevity thread: The movie examines the concept of immortality and how a person's perspective on life, love, and loss might change with the possibility of living forever.
Actors: Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger, Linh Dan Pham
A man is born with the appearance of an elderly person and ages in reverse, experiencing the joys and challenges of life from a unique perspective as he grows physically younger while mentally maturing.
Longevity thread: The film explores the implications of living life in reverse and the impact of an extraordinary aging process on personal relationships and self-identity.
Actors: Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Julia Ormond
A dying billionaire undergoes a radical medical procedure that transfers his consciousness into the body of a healthy young man, but he soon uncovers the mystery behind the body's origin and the organization that will kill to protect its cause.
Longevity thread: The film explores the consequences and ethics of consciousness transfer and the pursuit of immortality through technological means.
Actors: Ryan Reynolds, Ben Kingsley, Natalie Martinez, Matthew Goode
A family man is illegally cloned, leading to a life-or-death struggle against the powerful corporation that created his duplicate.
Longevity thread: The movie delves into the ethical issues of human cloning and its potential impact on personal identity, exploring themes related to longevity and individuality.
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Rapaport, Tony Goldwyn, Michael Rooker
A college professor, who is secretly a 14,000-year-old caveman, reveals his long-hidden secret to his colleagues during an impromptu farewell party, leading to an intense debate about the nature of his extraordinary existence.
Longevity thread: The film explores the implications of immortality, such as the impact on personal relationships and the pursuit of knowledge, through the unique perspective of a seemingly ageless man.
Actors: David Lee Smith, Tony Todd, John Billingsley, Ellen Crawford
A medical student starts her studies at a prestigious German university and becomes entangled in a dangerous world of illegal genetic research, driven by her desire to uncover the truth about her family's past.
There are not actually many movies on the biohacking phenomenon. I do believe we shall see more of them in the coming years, as more and more people are really interested in longevity.
Longevity thread: The series delves into the ethical implications of biohacking, gene editing, and the pursuit of enhanced human capabilities, touching on themes related to longevity and human potential.
Actors: Luna Wedler, Jessica Schwarz, Adrian Julius Tillmann, Caro Cult
An aging actress agrees to have her digital likeness captured and used in future films, but as she enters a fully animated world, she must navigate the moral and ethical complexities of her new reality.
Longevity thread: The film explores themes of identity, reality, and the implications of using technology to extend one's career and influence in a rapidly changing world.
Actors: Robin Wright, Harvey Keitel, Jon Hamm, Kodi Smit-McPhee
In a future where cybernetic enhancements are commonplace, a cyber-enhanced soldier uncovers a conspiracy involving powerful corporations, rogue hackers, and her own mysterious past.
This is one of my favorite si-fi movies. Highly recommended!
Longevity thread: The film explores themes of identity, artificial intelligence, and the ethical implications of merging human consciousness with technology to extend life and enhance abilities.
A man dying of a terminal illness decides to cryogenically freeze his body, hoping to be revived in the future when a cure is found. He awakens 60 years later and must come to terms with his new life and the personal and ethical challenges he faces.
Longevity thread: The film addresses the ethical issues and psychological challenges of extending life through cryonics and the potential consequences of being revived in the distant future.
Actors: Tom Hughes, Charlotte Le Bon, Oona Chaplin, Barry Ward
In a futuristic amusement park, wealthy guests live out their fantasies with lifelike androids, but a series of events leads to the androids gaining self-awareness and questioning the nature of their existence.
In my opinion - this is one of the best ever si-fi movies.
Longevity thread: The series explores themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, and the ethical implications of creating lifelike beings that can suffer and die for the amusement of humans.
But there is also a thread of notorious trials of transferring consciousness to an immortal body.
Actors: Evan Rachel Wood, Jeffrey Wright, Ed Harris, Thandie Newton
A group of immortal mercenaries with regenerative abilities must protect their secret from those who seek to exploit it, while a new member grapples with the implications of their endless life.
Great entertainment!
Longevity thread: The film explores the challenges and consequences of immortality, including the emotional weight of living through countless eras and the impact on personal relationships.
