Minority Report (2002) is a science fiction thriller directed by Steven Spielberg, based on a short story by Philip K. Dick. The film is set in the year 2054 in Washington, D.C., where a specialized police department called “PreCrime” uses advanced technology and three psychics known as “Precogs” to predict and prevent crimes before they happen.

The story follows John Anderton, played by Tom Cruise, the head of PreCrime, who believes in the system’s infallibility. However, his world is turned upside down when the Precogs predict that he himself will commit a murder in the near future. Now a fugitive, Anderton must evade capture while trying to uncover the truth behind the prediction and prove his innocence.

Minority Report is praised for its innovative visual effects, thought-provoking themes, and intense action sequences. The film explores complex issues such as free will, determinism, and the moral implications of a society that punishes individuals for crimes they have not yet committed. Spielberg’s direction, combined with a compelling performance by Tom Cruise, makes Minority Report a standout film in the science fiction genre, offering a thrilling narrative with deep philosophical underpinnings.