The recent unveiling of Tesla’s humanoid Optimus robots at the Cybercab event has sparked a wave of excitement, curiosity, and apprehension about our future with AI. With promises from Elon Musk that Optimus can “do anything” from walking your dog to babysitting, many are left wondering about the role of AI in our lives. While some fear the destructive potential of AI, cinema has offered us glimpses of hope through friendly robots and benevolent AI. In this listicle, we’ll explore movies that suggest our AI overlords might just end up on our side. 1. Short Circuit (1986) Synopsis: When Number 5, a military robot, is struck by lightning, he gains human-like intelligence and emotions. Escaping his creators, Number 5 discovers the world anew, seeking friendship and hoping to avoid being dismantled. MPAA Rating: PG Available on: Amazon Prime Video     2. Bicentennial Man (1999) Synopsis: Andrew, a robot played by Robin Williams, gradually develops human emotions and desires over two centuries. His quest for humanity and acceptance challenges the boundaries between man and machine. MPAA Rating: PG Available on: Disney+     3. RoboCop (1987) Synopsis: In a dystopian Detroit, police officer Alex Murphy is restored to life as RoboCop, a part-man, part-machine law enforcer. While enforcing justice, RoboCop begins questioning his programming and identity. MPAA Rating: R Available on: Hulu     4. WALL-E (2008) Synopsis: On a trash-covered Earth, the last remaining robot, WALL-E, spends his days cleaning up the planet. When he meets EVE, a sleek probe sent to find signs of life, WALL-E experiences love and adventure. MPAA Rating: G Available on: Disney+     5. The Iron Giant (1999) Synopsis: A young boy named Hogarth discovers a giant robot that fell from space. Together, they form a friendship while hiding the giant from government agents who see it as a threat. MPAA Rating: PG Available on: HBO Max     6. Big Hero 6 (2014) Synopsis: When prodigy Hiro Hamada encounters the comforting robot Baymax, designed for healthcare, they team up with friends to form a superhero group to solve a mysterious crime. MPAA Rating: PG Available on: Disney+     7. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) Synopsis: While not a movie (though the franchise does boast four), this series deserves mention for its portrayal of Data, a sentient android striving to understand humanity while serving as a valued crew member of the starship Enterprise. MPAA Rating: TV-PG Available on: Paramount+     8. Pacific Rim  (2013) Synopsis: Giant robots called Jaegers, piloted by humans, are humanity’s last defense against monstrous alien creatures known as Kaiju that emerge from a portal beneath the Pacific Ocean. MPAA Rating: PG-13 Available on: Amazon Prime Video     9. Batteries Not Included (1987) Synopsis: A group of tiny, friendly alien robots helps the residents of a New York City apartment block fight against property developers intent on demolishing their homes. MPAA Rating: PG Available on: Amazon Prime Video These films remind us that while AI has the potential for great power, it can also embody empathy, friendship, and humanity. Through this lens, we can imagine a future where AI not only enhances our lives but also connects with us on a deeply personal level.The post 9 Movies Featuring Benevolent AI and Robots first appeared on Worth it or Woke.