5 Best Movies to Watch if You Liked 'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die', Ranked by RT
These films show that the future has already arrived – and it's not what we imagined.
In his new movie, Good Luck, Have Fun, and Don't Die, Gore Verbinski addresses pressing issues, such as the dangers of technological progress, the zombification of teenagers by gadgets, and the spread of AI beyond human control.
We recalled five more projects that explore similar fears about the future.
5. 'Don't Worry Darling', 2022
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 38%
Alice and Jack's life resembles a 1950s commercial – the couple lives in a cozy town with manicured lawns, they drive a shiny car and communicate with perfect, smiling neighbors.
Every morning, Alice sees her husband off to work. She puts on a fluffy dress and goes through the same routine: cleaning, cooking a few meals, and waiting for her beloved with a glass of whiskey.
One day, however, something happens that makes her doubt that her world is real.
4. 'Don't Look Up', 2021
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 56%
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Astronomy professor Randall and his brilliant student, Kate, discover that a massive comet will collide with Earth in six months, annihilating all life on the planet.
Shocked, the scientists try to attract the attention of the US president, contact NASA, and appear on television. However, no one seems to care that the world is about to disappear. Ultimately, Randall and Kate must accept the approaching catastrophe.
Despite the sad – and entirely possible – story of humanity's decline, watching Leonardo DiCaprio as a shy nerd and Meryl Streep as a haughty president is pure pleasure.
3. 'Bugonia', 2025
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%
Teddy and Don, cousins, are obsessed with a conspiracy theory that the end of the world is imminent due to an alien victory over humanity.
They believe the only way to save the Earth is to kidnap Michelle Fuller, the CEO of a major pharmaceutical company, whom Teddy believes is actually a high-ranking alien.
The brothers kidnap Fuller and lock her in their basement, demanding that she take them to the boss of the UFOs immediately.
2. 'The Lobster', 2015
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 87%
In the near future, it is illegal to live alone – those who fail to find a partner are sent to a special hotel where they have 45 days to find a life partner.
If they fail to find a partner among the other guests, they are transformed into an animal of their choosing.
The main character, David, has recently been left by his wife and is ready to start a relationship with anyone. However, he fails and escapes the hotel into the forest, where he joins a revolutionary movement of singles.
1. 'Children of Men', 2006
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 92%
The movie is set in 2027, due to widespread infertility, the world is on the brink of extinction – no humans have been born in 18 years. Anarchy has engulfed the planet, nations are collapsing, and terrorist attacks have become part of everyday reality.
Former revolutionary Theo has long since become disillusioned with life. He now drifts, watching the world crumble with a cynical grin. Suddenly, he receives a crucial mission: to escort a young immigrant named Kee to the other side of the country.
The shocking news is that the woman is pregnant, and everyone who learns of it will want to get their hands on her.
