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- 507 votes. The Man from Earth. The Man from Earth delves deeply into the philosophical implications of immortality as it follows John Oldman, a seemingly average man who secretly possesses eternal life, while revealing his truth to his colleagues during a farewell gathering.
- 333 votes. The Old Guard. The Old Guard masterfully delves into the concept of immortality through the lens of a group of centuries-old warriors who possess the ability to heal rapidly.
- 271 votes. Highlander. Highlander introduces the world to the captivating story of Connor MacLeod, a Scottish warrior who discovers he is immortal and must fight other immortals in a deadly battle to determine the fate of humanity.
- 225 votes. Interview with the Vampire (1994) Interview with the Vampire (1994) delves into the dark and often horrifying aspects of immortal life through the experiences of Louis, a 200-year-old vampire who recounts his tale to a reporter.
Movies and TV shows with immortality / Where the main character is immortal. This list focuses on characters that have the gift (or curse) of everlasting life. Even though they might be possible to kill, they don't age and naturally wouldn't die. Also if there's more parts to a movie, I'll just include one.
- Highlander (1986) Directed by Russell Mulcahy. Starring Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown. Action, Adventure, Fantasy (1h 56m) 7.0 on IMDb — 71% on RT.
- Death Becomes Her (1992) Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Meryl Streep, Bruce Willis, Goldie Hawn. Comedy, Fantasy, Horror (1h 44m) 6.6 on IMDb — 55% on RT.
- Only Lovers Left Alive (2013) Directed by Jim Jarmusch. Starring Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Mia Wasikowska. Comedy, Drama, Fantasy (2h 3m) 7.2 on IMDb — 86% on RT.
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Directed by Gore Verbinski. Starring Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Orlando Bloom. Action, Adventure, Fantasy (2h 23m)
Sort by List order. 1. Highlander. 1986 1h 56m R. 7.0 (148K) Rate. 24 Metascore. An immortal Scottish swordsman must confront the last of his immortal opponents, a murderously brutal barbarian who lusts for the fabled "Prize".
- 'Wings of Desire'
- 'Death Becomes Her'
- 'Toy Story 2'
- 'The Fountain'
- 'Groundhog Day'
- 'The Lord of The Rings' Trilogy
- 'It's Such A Beautiful Day'
- 'Nosferatu The Vampyre'
- 'Blade of The Immortal'
- 'Highlander'
Wings of Desireis a fantasy/romance movie that follows two angels who observe humanity from a distance. They're able to view a person's every movement and even read their thoughts but must do so at a distance... at least, that's how it's supposed to be, as eventually, one of the angels decides against this. He's fallen in love with one of the peopl...
While Death Becomes Hertakes a zanier, more comedic look at the highs and lows of immortality, it still does so pretty effectively. Essentially, the plot centers on two women who are both rivals—professionally and romantically—and what happens to said rivalry when both become immortal. At first, there's the power that comes with drinking a potion t...
Leave it to Pixarto make a kid's movie that has the main character facing one of the most difficult decisions imaginable: does he want to live his life as he was, knowing one day he'll be forgotten or destroyed, or does he want to live forever and always be remembered (albeit at a distance) without any personal relationship with anyone? RELATED: So...
The Fountain is an unusual and original film by visionary director Darren Aronofsky. It tells three separate storylines that all represent the cyclical nature of life, over the years, decades, and centuries, with its most famous story focusing on a scientist fighting to find a cure for his wife's brain cancer. It unpacks the conflict between accept...
The classic 1993 comedy Groundhog Daydoesn't seem to be explicitly about immortality at first. Initially, it seems to be about a jaded weatherman stuck on an assignment he hates in a town he hates even more... until it's revealed he's actually stuck in a time loop and is experiencing the same awful day over and over again, with no way out of town, ...
The Lord of the Rings, as a trilogy, focuses on a quest to destroy a Ring that, if not destroyed, would lead to the world's destruction. The Ring is an awe-inspiring and terrible thing, for what it has done and could do in the wrong hands, as it can corrupt minds and artificially extend lives. This happens most clearly with Sméagol/Gollum (portraye...
A surreal, sometimes funny, but mostly soul-crushing film, It's Such a Beautiful Dayhas minimalist animation and a simple core story, though it grapples with some heavy themes throughout its brief (yet impactful) 60-ish minute runtime. RELATED: Animated Films Aimed At Adults: The Best Movies That Prove Animation Isn't Just For Kids It's a heavily e...
Directed by expert documentarian/feature filmmaker Werner Herzog, Nosferatu the Vampyre is one of his best movies. It's a remake of the silent horror film classic Nosferatubut updated to feel a little more biting (pun intended) when it comes to its violence and thematic weight. Part of this comes from how much it delves into how a vampire would fee...
A notable samurai film that wasn't directed by the great Akira Kurosawa, Blade of the Immortal centers on...well, an immortal samurai, and he has a blade. And he uses that blade during some violent, extended action sequences (mostly found in the film's opening and closing scenes). The upsides of immortality here are more exciting for the audience t...
Highlander might be the definitive movie about immortality. It's a very 1980s fantasy/action movie about immortal rivals who have battled over the centuries, with beheading via a sword being the only way they can actually die. Notably, it features a Queensong that essentially spells out the movie's message: "Who Wants To Live Forever?" There may be...
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17 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Age of Adaline. 2015 1h 52m PG-13. 7.2 (204K) Rate. 51 Metascore. A young woman, born at the turn of the 20th century, is rendered ageless after an accident. After many solitary years, she meets a man who complicates the eternal life she has settled into.
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List of the best films about immortals according to visitors: The Old Guard, The Age of Adaline, Immortals, The Man from Earth, Dracula Untold, Blade of the Immortal, Wonder Woman, Vampire Academy, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, The Picture of Dorian Gray.
