Cherry 2000 is a 1987 science-fiction film directed by Steve De Jarnatt and featuring a cast that includes Melanie Griffith, David Andrews, and Tim Thomerson. The story takes place in a dystopian future where the vast majority of the earth has become an uninhabitable wasteland. The remaining population lives in controlled city-states and suburbs where life is governed by strict laws and regulations.
Sam Treadwell is a successful businessman who lives on the outskirts of one of these cities in a luxurious mansion. His android, Cherry 2000, is his perfect companion and wife, fulfilling his every need and desire. When Cherry blows a fuse, Treadwell discovers that her model is no longer being manufactured. Left without his perfect mate, Treadwell hires the sexy and capable tracker E. Johnson to find an exact duplicate of Cherry.
As they enter "The Zone," a lawless and dangerous area outside the cities where technology and human civilization have all but disappeared, Treadwell and Johnson encounter a series of obstacles and dangers. Along the way, they become embroiled in a conflict with a ruthless gang of scavengers who control the area.
As the journey progresses, Treadwell realizes that his idealized vision of Cherry was nothing more than a fantasy, and that true human connection cannot be replicated by technology. Eventually, he and Johnson develop a relationship based on genuine emotion and mutual respect, which concludes in a thrilling finale that challenges the constraints of technology and societal norms.
Cherry 2000 is a unique take on the science-fiction genre, incorporating elements of romance, action, and adventure into a compelling and entertaining story. The film presents a thought-provoking commentary on the dangers of relying too heavily on technology and neglecting what it truly means to be human.