After stealing a ship in space, four replicants return to Earth in search of their creator, and a blade runner must track them down and eliminate them. This plot summary describes the premise of the science fiction film “Blade Runner,” directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1982. The film explores themes of artificial intelligence, humanity, and the ethics of creating and controlling sentient beings. It has since become a cult classic and has been praised for its stunning visuals, complex characters, and thought-provoking story. The film is set in a dystopian future where genetically engineered beings called replicants are used for dangerous and menial labor but are banned from Earth after a violent uprising. The protagonist, Rick Deckard, is a retired blade runner tasked with hunting down and “retiring” rogue replicants who have illegally returned to Earth.