Top 10 Sci-Fi Films About Entrepreneurs

Description: In a genetically engineered society, Vincent Freeman becomes an entrepreneur of his own destiny, defying the odds to achieve his dreams, showcasing the ultimate entrepreneurial spirit.

Fact: The film's title is derived from the letters representing the four nucleobases of DNA: guanine, adenine, thymine, and cytosine. The film was shot in just 35 days.

Description: While not directly about entrepreneurship, the film features characters who are essentially entrepreneurs of a digital rebellion, challenging the status quo and creating new realities.

Fact: The Wachowskis wrote the script in just three weeks. The film's "bullet time" effect was a groundbreaking visual technique at the time.

Description: Eddie Morra, a struggling writer, becomes an entrepreneur of his own mind, using a mysterious drug to unlock his full potential, exploring the limits of human capability.

Fact: The film's drug, NZT-48, was inspired by real-life nootropics. The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more optimistic outlook.

Description: Max Da Costa, a factory worker, becomes an entrepreneur of his own survival, aiming to bring down the class divide between Earth and the utopian space station Elysium.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, with the Elysium space station set built in a former Boeing hangar. The film's budget was around $115 million.

Description: In a future where time is currency, a young man must become an entrepreneur of sorts to survive, navigating a world where the rich literally live forever.

Fact: The film's concept of time as currency was inspired by the idea of "time is money." The film was shot in Los Angeles, with many scenes filmed in the historic Bradbury Building.

Description: Theodore Twombly, a lonely writer, becomes an entrepreneur in the realm of artificial intelligence, developing a relationship with an advanced operating system, exploring the future of human-AI interaction.

Fact: Spike Jonze wrote the screenplay in just five weeks. The film's operating system, Samantha, was voiced by Scarlett Johansson, who was cast after Samantha Morton was replaced.

Description: Dr. Will Caster, an AI researcher, becomes an entrepreneur in the digital realm, uploading his consciousness into a computer, raising questions about the future of humanity and technology.

Fact: The film's title refers to the concept of transcending human limitations through technology. Johnny Depp was initially hesitant to take on the role due to the film's complex themes.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, this comedy follows two middle-aged salesmen who become interns at Google, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit in adapting to new technologies and environments.

Fact: The film was shot at Google's actual headquarters in Mountain View, California. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson improvised many of their lines, adding to the film's natural feel.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, this film explores the entrepreneurial journey of Ray Kroc, who turned McDonald's into a global empire, showcasing the drive and vision that could be likened to sci-fi innovation.

Fact: The film was shot in the actual McDonald's museum in San Bernardino, California. Michael Keaton, who plays Ray Kroc, lost 20 pounds for the role to reflect Kroc's physical transformation.

Description: Mae Holland joins a powerful tech company and becomes an entrepreneur in the realm of privacy and surveillance, exploring the ethical implications of technology.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Dave Eggers. The Circle's headquarters were filmed at the Googleplex in Mountain View, California.