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Science Fiction movies

Futuristic concepts, space exploration, and advanced technology that challenge our understanding of what is possible.

Subgenres include: Epic Sci-Fi, Space Sci-Fi, Dystopian Sci-Fi.

Men in Black

1111. Men in Black

Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Buddy Action
7.3

19971h 38min

United States

Director: Barry Sonnenfeld

After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a top-secret organization established to monitor and police alien activity on Earth: the Men in Black. Agent K and new recruit Agent J find themselves in the middle of a deadly plot by an intergalactic terrorist who has arrived on Earth to assassinate two ambassadors from opposing galaxies.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Hidden rivalries, Duty and transformation, Agency under threat, Interstellar diplomacy, Technological supremacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Face/Off

1112. Face/Off

Action Crime Science Fiction One-Person Army Undercover Sting Crime
7.3

19972h 19min

United States

Director: John Woo

In order to foil a terrorist plot, an FBI agent undergoes facial transplant surgery and assumes the identity of a criminal mastermind. The plan turns sour when the criminal wakes up prematurely and seeks revenge.

Themes

Undercover disguise and deception, Dual identities via face transplant, Prison escape and pursuit, Revenge through bomb threat, Biological weapon stakes, Sibling loyalty and conflict

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Lost World: Jurassic Park

1113. The Lost World: Jurassic Park

Adventure Action Science Fiction
6.6

19972h 9min

United States

Director: Steven Spielberg

Four years after Jurassic Park's genetically bred dinosaurs ran amok, multimillionaire John Hammond shocks chaos theorist Ian Malcolm by revealing that he has been breeding more beasties at a secret location. Malcolm, his paleontologist ladylove and a wildlife videographer join an expedition to document the lethal lizards' natural behavior in this action-packed thriller.


Nowhere

1114. Nowhere

Comedy Drama Science Fiction
6.5

19971h 23min

United States, France

Director: Gregg Araki

In Los Angeles, a colorful assortment of bohemians try to make sense of their intersecting lives. The moody Dark Smith, his bisexual girlfriend, her lesbian lover and their shy gay friend plan on attending the wildest party of the year. But they'll only make it if they can survive the drug trips, suicides, trysts, mutilations and alien abductions that occur as one surreal day unfolds.


The Fifth Element

1115. The Fifth Element

Science Fiction Action Adventure
7.6

19972h 6min

France

Director: Luc Besson

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.


Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

1116. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery

Science Fiction Comedy Crime
7.0

19971h 29min

Germany, United States

Director: Jay Roach

As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is the '60s' most shagadelic spy. But can he stop megalomaniac Dr. Evil after the bald villain freezes himself and unthaws in the '90s? With the help of sexy sidekick Vanessa Kensington, he just might.


The Saint

1117. The Saint

Thriller Action Romance Science Fiction Adventure
6.2

19971h 56min

United States, Russia

Director: Phillip Noyce

Simon Templar (The Saint), is a thief for hire, whose latest job to steal the secret process for cold fusion puts him at odds with a traitor bent on toppling the Russian government, as well as the woman who holds its secret.


Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

1118. Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth

Animation Drama Science Fiction
7.2

19971h 41min

Japan

Director: Hideaki Anno

Originally a collection of clips from the Neon Genesis Evangelion TV series, Death was created as a precursor to the re-worked ending of the series. Rebirth was intended as that re-worked ending, but after production overruns Rebirth became only the first half of the first part of The End of Evangelion, with some minor differences.


Retroactive

1119. Retroactive

Science Fiction Thriller Action Crime Drama
6.2

19971h 31min

United States

Director: Louis Morneau

A psychiatrist makes multiple trips through time to save a woman that was murdered by her brutal husband.


Nirvana

1120. Nirvana

Science Fiction Thriller Action Drama
6.1

19971h 53min

France, Italy

Director: Gabriele Salvatores

Jimi, a computer game designer, finds that his latest product has been infected by a virus which has given consciousness to the main character of the game, Solo. Tormented by the memory of his fled girlfriend Lisa and begged by Solo to end its useless "life", Jimi begins a search for people who can help him both to discover what happened to Lisa and to delete his game before it is released.