Movie spotlight
When successful businessman Sam Treadwell finds that his android wife, Cherry model 2000 has blown a fuse, he hires sexy renegade tracker E. Johnson to find her exact duplicate. But as their journey to replace his perfect mate leads them into the treacherous and lawless region of 'The Zone', Treadwell learns the hard way that the perfect woman is made not of computer chips and diodes.
In a post-apocalyptic future where most men are lonely and unable to find female companionship, a wealthy businessman purchases a top-of-the-line android "Cherry" model. When his Cherry malfunctions, he hires a tough "tracker" named Sam to help him find a replacement. Their journey across the dangerous wasteland is fraught with peril as they encounter eccentric characters and violent gangs.
Cherry 2000 was a cult favorite upon its release, appreciated for its unique blend of dark humor, action, and satirical commentary on consumerism and gender roles. While not a critical darling at the time, it has since gained a dedicated following among fans of quirky 80s sci-fi.
Praised for its imaginative world-building and stylish, low-budget aesthetic.
Melanie Griffith's performance as the tough-as-nails tracker is a standout.
Some found the plot somewhat thin and the humor occasionally hit-or-miss.
Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's fun, campy nature and its surprisingly relevant themes for its time, with many appreciating its unique take on a dystopian future and the central romantic-action premise.
The film was originally intended to be released in 1985 but was delayed due to the bankruptcy of its original distributor, TransWorld Entertainment.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources
Cherry 2000 is part cyberpunk, part post-apocalyptic, part comedy, part action, part drama, part romance and just a dash of 80s cheese! (A very strange blend of worlds that made studio ORION very confused about what to do with the resultin...