Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years.
Details
Budget
$150,000,000
Rating
8/10 (13959 votes)
Status
Released
Production Companies
Alcon Entertainment, Columbia Pictures, Scott Free Productions, Bud Yorkin Productions, Torridon Films, 16:14 Entertainment
About Blade Runner 2049
"Blade Runner 2049" is a 2017 science fiction drama set thirty years after the original film. It follows Officer K, a new blade runner who uncovers a secret that could destabilize society. This discovery leads him to search for Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who has been missing for decades. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence, dystopia, and transhumanism within a cyberpunk setting. Its keywords include "future," "android," "dystopia," "sequel," "cyberpunk," and "slow burn."
With a runtime of 164 minutes, the movie maintains the tech noir atmosphere of its predecessor. It has an IMDb rating of 8.0 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 88%, along with a Metacritic score of 81/100, indicating generally positive critical reception. The film delves into the implications of human-like artificial beings and the blurry line between creation and identity in a desolate future Los Angeles and Las Vegas.
Why you might be searching for Blade Runner 2049
People often search for "Blade Runner 2049" because of its visually distinct cyberpunk aesthetic and philosophical questions about artificial intelligence. Specific memorable scenes include those featuring androids and the film's melancholic atmosphere. The involvement of Ryan Gosling and Harrison Ford also drives searches.
What reviewers are saying
The movie acknowledges the original 1982 film's legacy while creating an expansive and immersive world of its own.
Read the full reviewOne reviewer found the protagonist's daily life and existential struggles to be the strongest part of the film, suggesting it could stand alone without needing to connect to the original "Blade Runner" storyline.
Read the full reviewThe film successfully balances new elements with the established world of the first movie, continuing director Denis Villeneuve's strong filmmaking record.
Read the full reviewWhile technically excellent with high standards for scenery, acting, and special effects, some viewers found the movie's overall dark and depressing tone to be too intense for their personal taste.
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You can stream "Blade Runner 2049" on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Essential, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to buy or rent on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Additionally, the movie can be found on Netflix. [justwatch.com](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/blade-runner-2049) [netflix.com](https://www.netflix.com/title/80185760)
"Blade Runner 2049" is a science fiction thriller film based on characters from Philip K. Dick's novel, "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?". It is a sequel to the 1982 film "Blade Runner" and is not based on a true story. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner_2049)
At the end of "Blade Runner 2049," Officer K discovers that Dr. Ana Stelline, a memory designer for replicants, is actually Deckard's daughter, not K himself. K fights and drowns Luv, Wallace's enforcer, who was transporting Deckard to be tortured. Mortally wounded, K then takes Deckard to Dr. Stelline's facility, giving him the wooden toy horse—a memory that turns out to be Stelline's, embedded in K as a safeguard. Deckard finally reunites with his daughter, while K dies on the steps outside. [thrillist.com](https://www.thrillist.com/entertainment/nation/blade-runner-2049-ending-explained-wooden-horse)
Critics generally consider "Blade Runner 2049" a worthwhile watch. It has been praised as a "visually stunning and narratively satisfying" film that expands on its predecessor's story. Many reviewers highlight its ambitious and philosophical themes, with Ryan Gosling's performance often noted as a career best. [rogerebert.com](https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/blade-runner-2049-2017) [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blade_Runner_2049)