7 Will Smith movies to watch if you liked Gemini Man

Still from the Gemini Man (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from the Gemini Man (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Directed by Ang Lee, Gemini Man is a science fiction action thriller that stars Will Smith, Mary Elisabeth Winstead, Clive Owen, and others. The movie is about an aged Force Recon Marine scout sniper being chased by a younger and more agile clone.

Although it received mixed reviews, the movie was praised for its acting and action scenes. Will Smith is known to take on unique projects, especially sci-fi films that stretch the parameters of what can be achieved.

So, fans who enjoy watching Will Smith in action-packed sci-fi roles can check out the list below, which includes seven more similarly themed movies.


After Earth, I, Robot, and other Will Smith films to watch if you liked Gemini Man

1) Men in Black - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Men in Black (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Men in Black (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Men in Black is a sci-fi action comedy that stars Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. They are secret government agents who monitor extraterrestrial activity. Based on a Marvel comic series, they investigate criminal incidents while ensuring normal citizens don’t know about their activities.

The movie was a massive hit and has since become a pop culture staple. Due to its common sci-fi themes, it has spawned several sequels and is an excellent follow-up to Gemini Man.


2) After Earth - Amazon Prime Video

Still from After Earth (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from After Earth (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Another Will Smith movie with fantastical elements, After Earth, is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi action film starring Jaden Smith. The movie takes place when humans have left Earth for another planet due to an environmental disaster.

A father and son, Cypher and Kitai, crash-land on an abandoned Earth. While Cypher gets injured, Kitai has to search for a help beacon while also protecting himself from evolved animals and an alien creature. Like Gemini Man, the movie has a lot of supernatural elements.


3) I, Robot - Amazon Prime Video

Still from I, Robot (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from I, Robot (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Directed by Alex Proyas, I, Robot is a sci-fi action film starring Will Smith. Based on Isaac Asimov’s short story, the movie is set in a future where advanced robots now fill public service positions and protect humans.

After the alleged suicide of the robotics founder, Detective Del Spooner (Smith), believes that one of the robots have killed him and tries to solve the mystery. The movie plays with sci-fi elements like Gemini Man. I, Robot was a hit and was praised for its visuals.


4) Hancock - Netflix

Still from Hancock (Image via Netflix)
Still from Hancock (Image via Netflix)

Starring Will Smith, Hancock is a modern take on a superhero movie. It centers around John Hancock, a superhuman with the ability to fly and superhuman strength. But he is also an alcoholic and reckless person, and so, instead of being loved by the people, he is despised by them.

But things change when he gets an opportunity to clean up his public image. In both Gemini Man and Hancock, Will Smith portrays a man with superhuman abilities. Fans who love to watch Smith take on fantastical roles can watch Hancock.


5) I Am Legend - Netflix

Still from I Am Legend (Image via Netflix)
Still from I Am Legend (Image via Netflix)

Like Gemini Man, I Am Legend is a dystopian action film starring Will Smith. Based on a novel, the movie is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, where a virus has destroyed humanity.

The only surviving person is army virologist Robert Neville (Smith), who tries to develop a cure while trying to stay safe from hostile mutants. The film was a huge success, and Smith’s acting was praised. I Am Legend and Gemini Man are action movies with a modern twist.


6) Bad Boys for Life - Amazon Prime Video

Still from Bad Boys for Life (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Bad Boys for Life (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

The third installment in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys for Life, is an action comedy that brings back Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Directed by Adil and Bilall, the movie revolves around detective lieutenants Mike Lowrey (Smith) and Marcus Burnett (Lawrence), who investigate a series of murders connected to Lowrey’s past.

While the movie has no extraordinary elements like Gemini Man, it is similarly packed with action and tension. In both films, Smith’s character is chased by an unknown shooter.


7) Bright - Netflix

Still from Bright (Image via Netflix)
Still from Bright (Image via Netflix)

Directed by David Ayer, Bright is a fantasy action movie set in a world where humans and mythical creatures, or ‘orcs,’ coexist. The movie revolves around an LAPD officer, Daryl Ward (Will Smith), and his ‘orc’ partner, Nick Jakoby (Joel Edgerton).

The duo fights against racism and police corruption while also saving a magic wand and an elf girl (Lucy Fry) who possesses it. The movie has some of the same elements as Gemini Man, with a focus on sci-fi and fantasy. In both movies, Will Smith is a law enforcer.


Viewers are welcome to go through this list and choose a movie of their liking for their next watch.

Edited by pshmueni
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