Tom Cruise's $358M Sci-Fi Gem Was More Than Accurate – It Predicted the Future

What could be better than an accurate sci-fi movie? The answer is easy: a sci-fi movie that was so accurate that it predicted the future.

We've already achieved many of the inventions science fiction writers dreamed of. While flying cars and hoverboards have yet to become commonplace, we are already using some fantastic achievements.

And Steven Spielberg's Minority Report released in 2002 is the main example of this.

What Is 'Minority Report' About?

Minority Report is a large-scale science fiction story based on the work of one of the most scientifically savvy writers, Philip K. Dick.

The innovative crime prevention system has successfully reduced the number of murders to zero. Officer John Anderton (Tom Cruise) is thrilled by the new system until he himself becomes a suspect.

While hiding from his colleagues, Anderton searches for evidence that the crime prevention system can also fail.

Steven Spielberg Was the Perfect Director to Adapt 'The Minority Report'

Steven Spielberg is a highly versatile director, but he is especially skilled in the sci-fi genre. He has a talent for visualizing the most bizarre fantasies, a keen understanding of human psychology, and the ability to predict progress – as if he was born to film the books of Philip K. Dick.

As a result, many things and technologies shown in Minority Report are now either on our threshold or have already entered our lives: self-driving cars, retinal scanners, product placement, and gesture control of computers.

In the movie, Spielberg praises progress while expressing deep concern over its infringement on personal freedom and privacy. The loss of the latter is already a key problem of our time.

Spielberg Teamed up With Experts to Ensure the Film's Future Depiction Was as Realistic as Possible

The ideas for Minority Report were based on a long brainstorming session involving leading scientists, engineers, inventors, and architects. Among them was even the famous novelist Douglas Coupland – the one who popularized the term Generation X.

Everything was meticulously planned, from medical innovations to the design of houses and advanced police equipment to surveillance systems.

Spielberg brought in designers from Toyota to show the cars of the future. It was a paid product placement, but the director chose Lexus because he liked the brand and drove one himself.

What Did Critics & Viewers Think of 'Minority Report'?

• Minority Report has 89% from critics and 80% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

• On IMDb, the movie has a score of 7.6/10.

Where to Watch 'Minority Report'?

Minority Report is available to stream on Paramount Plus.