Also because it was a layered film, and even though it was not true to the novel it still carried that Dicksian internalisation. It was also something different to the sci fi fare being presented. It was new wave cinema sprung from the mind of a new wave author (see
New Wave SF). True, it does not have a wide appeal, but it is recognised as more than just a sci fi movie. In an attempt to make school a bit more interesting, Bladerunner was added to the year 12 english curriculum in one of our states. Don't know if it stayed on, but it was recognition that there was a lot in this movie to analyse and explore.