Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper, a drone technician on a post-apocalyptic Earth who uncovers the truth about an alien invasion and humanity's fate, in which 2013 science fiction action film?

The 2013 science fiction action film described is Oblivion (Review). In this visually striking movie, Tom Cruise stars as Jack Harper, a drone (Deals) technician operating on a desolate, post-apocalyptic Earth in the year 2077. His mission, alongside his communication partner Victoria, is to maintain drones that protect massive hydro-rigs harvesting Earth's remaining resources, as humanity has supposedly relocated to Saturn's moon, Titan.

However, Jack is haunted by recurring dreams of a mysterious woman and a pre-war Earth, visions that challenge the memory wipe he underwent for his mission. His reality is shattered when he discovers a crashed spacecraft and rescues a survivor (Review), Julia, who is the woman from his dreams. This encounter leads him to question everything he believes about the alien invasion, the supposed "Scavengers" he fights, and humanity's true fate.

Directed by Joseph Kosinski, who also helmed "TRON: Legacy," "Oblivion" is noted for its impressive visual effects and unique production design, which aimed to minimize CGI by shooting in real environments. The film's atmospheric, synth-heavy score was composed by M83, a choice personally made by Kosinski after listening to their music during the story's development. "Oblivion" delves into themes of identity, memory, and the nature of reality, offering a cerebral mystery wrapped in an action-packed, dystopian setting.