The film based on the novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? is “Blade Runner” (1982), directed by Ridley Scott.

Quick Scoop

  • The science fiction novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? was written by Philip K. Dick and published in 1968.
  • Ridley Scott’s film “Blade Runner” adapts the core premise, characters (like Rick Deckard), and many themes from the novel, although it changes a lot of plot details and worldbuilding.
  • The later movie “Blade Runner 2049” (2017) is a sequel to the 1982 film and continues the cinematic universe that originated from Dick’s novel.

In many forum and fan discussions today, when people ask “which film is based on the novel ‘Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’” , the near- unanimous answer is Blade Runner , often followed by debates over how faithful it is to the book and which version of the film (theatrical cut, director’s cut, or final cut) best captures Philip K. Dick’s vision.

TL;DR: The film you are looking for is “Blade Runner” (1982) , the classic neo-noir sci‑fi adaptation of Philip K. Dick’s novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?.

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