Blade Runner (1982) (1982)

Overview

Blade Runner (1982)

Original title: Blade Runner

Release year: 1982

Genre: Science Fiction, Neo-noir, Drama

Director: Ridley Scott

Country of origin: USA

Plot

In Los Angeles 2019, after a bloody replicant uprising on an off-world colony, their production on Earth is banned. Special police squads, known as "blade runners", are tasked with tracking down and "retiring" replicants who illegally infiltrate the planet. When four highly advanced Nexus-6 replicants hijack a spaceship and return to Earth, former blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is forced back into service. He is assigned to find and destroy them. During the hunt, Deckard meets Rachael (Sean Young), a replicant unaware of her true nature, and begins to question the morality of his mission. The film explores themes of humanity, identity, and mortality.

Franchise chronology

The "Blade Runner" franchise includes the following works:

• Blade Runner (1982) – the original film, directed by Ridley Scott. Several versions exist: theatrical, director's cut, Final Cut.
• Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – sequel, directed by Denis Villeneuve. Events take place 30 years after the first film. Young blade runner K (Ryan Gosling) uncovers a secret that leads him to search for the missing Rick Deckard.
• Blade Runner 2099 (upcoming series) – announced series from Prime Video, set after the 2049 film. Currently in production.