Years Later, Tom Cruise's Sci-Fi Action Thriller With an 89% RT Score Remains Essential Viewing

Steven Spielberg’s Minority Report, released in 2002, remains a touchstone for sci-fi and action fans, starring Tom Cruise as John Anderton, a Washington, D.C. police captain who runs a pre-crime division arresting would-be murderers based on precognition. When Anderton is accused of a future crime, he goes on the run to prove his innocence and dismantle the program. The film explores free will, security versus liberty, and the ethics of pre-emptive punishment. Its themes of surveillance and pre-emptive justice feel especially timely in 2026, as AI and personalized data reshape modern society.