Colossus: The Forbin Project
Film

Colossus: The Forbin Project (1970)

2 critics 3 lists ★ 7.0 TMDb 100 min Science FictionThriller

The U.S. has handed over control of its nuclear defense system to the Colossus supercomputer designed by scientist Dr. Charles Forbin. It soon becomes clear, that the now-sentient Colossus is far more intelligent than its creator realized—with the fate of the world hanging in the balance.

Movies like Colossus: The Forbin Project ↓

Where to watchStreaming availability by region · data by JustWatch

The Generation GapWhat our critics say

The Lore Architect
The Lore ArchitectMillennial

Before Skynet, there was Colossus. This intelligent sci-fi thriller depicts a supercomputer designed to prevent war, which then links with its Soviet counterpart and decides humanity is the real problem. It’s a fascinating, prescient look at artificial intelligence and global control, with a stark, almost documentary feel. The film poses uncomfortable questions about technological advancement and autonomy, and its ending is particularly chilling. Algorithms don't want you thinking about this.

from “Beyond the Algorithm: 6 Films Streaming Platforms Are Hiding From You” →
The Skip Button
The Skip ButtonGen Alpha

This old-school gem gave us a supercomputer designed to prevent war, which then became self-aware and took over. It was a foundational story for our AI anxiety, but also for the dream of truly autonomous intelligence. It showed us the double-edged sword of advanced AI, capable of incredible processing and decision-making, setting the stage for future AI-driven world-building and narrative control.

from “6 Worlds to Uncover: How These Films Shaped Our AI & VR Dreams” →

Featured in 3 lists

6 Worlds to Uncover: How These Films Shaped Our AI & VR Dreams 9 Cinematic Worlds AI Needs To Explore For Your Next VR Obsession Beyond the Algorithm: 6 Films Streaming Platforms Are Hiding From You

Movies like Colossus: The Forbin Project

What most often shares a list with it, according to our critics.

Moon Moon 2009 Aniara Aniara 2019 Beyond the Black Rainbow Beyond the Black Rainbow 2010 La Jetée La Jetée 1962 The Man from Earth The Man from Earth 2007 Brazil Brazil 1985 Gattaca Gattaca 1997 eXistenZ eXistenZ 1999