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9 (2009)

When 9 first comes to life, he finds himself in a post-apocalyptic world. All humans are gone, and it is only by chance that he discovers a small community of others like him taking refuge from fearsome machines that roam the earth intent on their extinction. Despite being the neophyte of the group, 9 convinces the others that hiding will do them no good.

Directed byShane Acker

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A feature-film shortlist from the cached Film Atlas engine. The interactive map may include more titles or newer results. These are similarity matches, not a guarantee of age suitability.

  1. 01

    The Iron Giant

    Strong story similarity

    1999 · 86 min · Adventure · Animation · Drama · Family · Science Fiction

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    In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • shared genre DNA
    • similar audience response
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  2. 02

    Equilibrium

    Strong story similarity

    2002 · 107 min · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    In a dystopian future, a totalitarian regime maintains peace by subduing the populace with a drug, and displays of emotion are punishable by death. A man in charge of enforcing the law rises to overthrow the system.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
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  3. 03

    WALL·E

    Strong story similarity

    2008 · 98 min · Animation · Family · Science Fiction

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    After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to space to report to the humans. Meanwhile, WALL•E chases EVE across the galaxy and sets into motion one of the most imaginative adventures ever brought to the big screen.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a closely matched era
    • similar audience response
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  4. 04

    The Day After Tomorrow

    Strong story similarity

    2004 · 124 min · Adventure · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    After paleoclimatologist Jack Hall is largely ignored by UN officials when presenting his environmental concerns about the beginning of a new Ice Age, his research proves true when a superstorm develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam, who is trapped in New York City with his friend Laura and others, Jack and his crew must travel to get to Sam before it's too late.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
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  5. 06

    2012

    Strong story similarity

    2009 · 158 min · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction

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    Dr. Adrian Helmsley, part of a worldwide geophysical team investigating the effect on the earth of radiation from unprecedented solar storms, learns that the earth's core is heating up. He warns U.S. President Thomas Wilson that the crust of the earth is becoming unstable and that without proper preparations for saving a fraction of the world's population, the entire race is doomed. Meanwhile, writer Jackson Curtis stumbles on the same information. While the world's leaders race to build "arks" to escape the impending cataclysm, Curtis struggles to find a way to save his family. Meanwhile, volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented strength wreak havoc around the world.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • substantial genre overlap
    • a closely matched era
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  6. 07

    Primer

    Strong story similarity

    2004 · 77 min · Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    A group of fledgling inventors discover a complex method to manipulate reality. At first, they successfully game the stock market with it, but the consequences of the invention start to catch up with them.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
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  7. 08

    Finch

    Strong story similarity

    2021 · 116 min · Adventure · Drama · Science Fiction

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    On a post-apocalyptic Earth, a robot, built to protect the life of his dying creator's beloved dog, learns about life, love, friendship, and what it means to be human.

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    • strong story and style similarity
    • similar audience response
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  8. 09

    The Day the Earth Stood Still

    Shared cast

    2008 · 104 min · Drama · Science Fiction · Thriller

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    A representative of an alien race that went through drastic evolution to survive its own climate change, Klaatu comes to Earth to assess whether humanity can prevent the environmental damage they have inflicted on their own planet. When barred from speaking to the United Nations, he decides humankind shall be exterminated so the planet can survive.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • a principal cast member
    • a closely matched era
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    Robots

    Strong movie match

    2005 · 90 min · Animation · Comedy · Family · Science Fiction

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    Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.

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    • strong recommendation signals
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