Minority Report (2002)
Kernel Score: 83% · 9,438 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
Released: 2002-06-20
Runtime: 145 minutes
Is Minority Report worth watching?
Worth watching. A smart sci-fi thriller about a future where crimes are stopped before they happen. The ideas are strong, the chases are excellent and Spielberg's world design still looks good, though the ending is a bit tidy.
Watch it if you
- like sci-fi with ideas behind the action
- enjoy chase thrillers
- want a stylish future-world mystery
Skip it if you
- want a slow, meditative sci-fi
- dislike neat Hollywood endings
Best for: Night in
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Minority Report
- Stream: Prime Video, Paramount+
- Free with ads: Kanopy, YouTube Free
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
John Anderton is a top 'Precrime' cop in the late-21st century, when technology can predict crimes before they're committed. But Anderton becomes the quarry when another investigator targets him for a murder charge.
Minority Report parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Minority Report is a sci-fi thriller with intense chases, violence, and drug-related content set in a dystopian future.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Includes murder investigation, police chases, and action violence typical of a PG-13 sci-fi thriller.
- Language: Some — Some mild-to-moderate profanity consistent with its PG-13 rating.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Keywords note drug content within the futuristic crime plot.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Minority Report
If you liked Minority Report, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Blade Runner (1982) — 94%: The classic dark-future detective story
- Children of Men (2006) — 85%: Grim, believable future-world thriller
- Blade Runner 2049 (2017) — 85%: Slow, serious sci-fi follow-up
- The Terminator (1984) — 90%: Tough, tense chase through time and fate
- Frequency (2000) — 81%: Time-bending sci-fi thriller with a family heart
- Upgrade (2018) — 86%: Fast, violent near-future thriller
Director
Cast
- Tom Cruise as Chief John Anderton
- Samantha Morton as Agatha
- Colin Farrell as Danny Witwer
- Max von Sydow as Director Lamar Burgess
- Kathryn Morris as Lara Clarke
- Steve Harris as Jad
- Neal McDonough as Fletcher
- Patrick Kilpatrick as Knott
- Peter Stormare as Dr. Solomon Eddie
- Jessica Capshaw as Evanna
Minority Report FAQ
Is Minority Report worth watching?
Worth watching. A smart sci-fi thriller about a future where crimes are stopped before they happen. The ideas are strong, the chases are excellent and Spielberg's world design still looks good, though the ending is a bit tidy.
Where can I watch Minority Report?
In the US you can stream Minority Report on Prime Video and Paramount+, watch it free with ads on Kanopy and YouTube Free and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Minority Report OK for kids?
Minority Report is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Minority Report is a sci-fi thriller with intense chases, violence, and drug-related content set in a dystopian future.
What movies are like Minority Report?
If you liked Minority Report, try Blade Runner, Children of Men, Blade Runner 2049 and The Terminator.