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Philosophy in Movies: Free Will & Determinism

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Decade: Rating: List Type:

660

7.8

7.9

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

This film deals with the subject of brainwashing.

849

6.2

6.6

The Manchurian Candidate

I haven't seen this remake of the old classic.

6219

8.2

8.3

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

A criminal is brainwashed into being non-violent.

4711

7.7

Minority Report

Potential criminals are identified and arrested before committing their crimes.

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2344

7.2

7.8

Gattaca

A man struggles to overcome his biological destiny.

5222

8.4

Memento (2000)

Is a man disabled by short term memory loss really able to act freely?

mom3feistykids's rating:

1258

6.7

The Adjustment Bureau

An affair between a politician and a ballerina is affected by mysterious forces keeping the lovers apart. Thanks to Xanadon't for the suggestion.

4615

8.1

8.5

American History X

A violent neo-Nazi makes the unexpected choice to reject racism, anti-Semitism and violence.

mom3feistykids's rating:

2259

7.4

7.7

Run Lola Run (1998)

This German film explores the idea that even small choices can alter the course of our lives. Thanks to Xanadon't for the suggestion.

mom3feistykids's rating:

727

6.3

6.7

Sliding Doors (1998)

Another movie exploring the idea that even small choices can alter the course of our lives. Thanks to Xanadon't for the suggestion.

I am seeking movies for a curriculum on Film Studies & Philosophy I'm writing for my homeschooled teen-ager and me. This section deals with determinism and free will. Are our choices determined for us, or do we have free will? Comments and suggestions are enthusiastically welcomed. :-)