One of the great things about movies is how they can show us possible gadgets and other forms of technology that make us wish they existed in real life. Over the years, these gadgets have wowed us on screen, giving us at least a glimpse of the future we hope for.

The best part is that even though some of these gadgets don’t exist in real life, some people are already working on making them a reality. For example, it will probably take years to build a lightsaber that really works, but we won’t hesitate to buy one whenever that time comes.

For now, read about some of the best movie gadgets we want in real life.

DeLorean (Back to the Future)

It’s no gimmick, but the flux capacitor that works inside this DeLorean is what makes time travel (as conceived by the great Doc Brown) possible. Of course, it’s a technical feat, and while the flying version is a fan favorite, we still prefer the first iteration (we’ll probably need a lightning bolt to use it).

Computer AR (minority report)

This futuristic thriller starring Tom Cruise contains a scene where he browses a computer apparently shown in AR. Using special gloves as a mouse, he carefully navigates the menu with pinpoint accuracy. Similar, less sophisticated technology exists today, but we can’t wait to see it in the future when they’ve perfected it.

Neuralyzer (Men in Black)

The perfect tool for a bad date – just kidding. The Neuralyzer is the main gadget in Men in Black to allow people to forget their most recent memory (depending on how far away they want your memory erased). It provided a source of laughs in the film, but it’s a gimmick we’d love to see in our hands.

Iron Man Suit (Iron Man)

Tony Stark’s Iron Man suit has become one of cinema’s most iconic gadgets. Its multiple iterations have various features that only get better with each movie. Similar technology also exists in real life, but it’s still a far cry from the red and gold beauty we’ve seen on the big screen.

Hoverboard (Back to the Future Part II)

Another Back to the Future tech is making its way to this list. In the sequel, we get a glimpse of the future where kids are ditching skateboards in favor of hoverboards. Made by Mattel (as seen in the movie), it looks a lot like a real skateboard except for the wheels – and yes, it levitates.

Dream Machine (creation)

The dream machine used in Inception doesn’t exactly scream high tech, but it’s its function that makes us want to try it out. This dream machine allows anyone to go into deeper consciousness, induced by the chemicals you inject yourself with. It’s really cool and a dangerous tool if there is one.

Transporter (Star Trek)

All that traffic on the roads made us wish Star Trek’s transporter was real. Imagine if you could just jump onto a platform and just teleport to your chosen destination. Farewell, jet lag!

Remote Control (Click)

The movie wasn’t the best, but this Adam Sandler movie featured a remote that you can use in real life. Too noisy? Just press mute. Haven’t you seen what’s coming? Just press rewind. It may be a technology that will never happen, but you have to admit that using it in your hands is absolutely fantastic.

Light Cycle (Tron)

One of the highlights of the classic 80s movie and its sequel is that incredible light cycle the characters use when playing in a match. As cool as that sounds, the high speed and light trails it leaves behind can kill you – something that hopefully won’t happen when they manage to create one today.

Lightsaber (Star Wars)

The coolest gadget of all, the lightsaber is the ultimate weapon wielded by Jedi and Sith in the Star Wars universe. Powered by crystals that emit a powerful bolt of energy capable of cutting through anything, it’s a gadget we’d happily buy if it existed in real life – we might just need some training to do it first.