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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.

Outbreak

1141. Outbreak

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller
6.6

19952h 9min

United States

Director: Wolfgang Petersen

A deadly airborne virus finds its way into the USA and starts killing off people at an epidemic rate. Col. Sam Daniels' job is to stop the virus spreading from a small town, which must be quarantined, and to prevent an over reaction by the White House.


Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

1142. Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla

Action Adventure Science Fiction Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Epic Action
5.8

19941h 48min

Japan

Director: Kensho Yamashita

A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.

Themes

Alliance under pressure, Crystal fortress siege, Military tech escalation, Psychic manipulation vs autonomy, External threat containment, Urban invasion and defense

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Star Trek: Generations

1143. Star Trek: Generations

Science Fiction Action Adventure Thriller
6.6

19941h 57min

United States

Director: David Carson

Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise-D find themselves at odds with the renegade scientist Soran who is destroying entire star systems. Only one man can help Picard stop Soran's scheme...and he's been dead for seventy-eight years.


Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

1144. Mary Shelley's Frankenstein

Drama Horror Science Fiction Romance
6.3

19942h 3min

United States, Japan

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Victor Frankenstein is a promising young doctor who, devastated by the death of his mother during childbirth, becomes obsessed with bringing the dead back to life. His experiments lead to the creation of a monster, which Frankenstein has put together with the remains of corpses. It's not long before Frankenstein regrets his actions.


Stargate

1145. Stargate

Action Adventure Science Fiction Exploration Adventure Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.0

19942h 1min

United States, France

Director: Roland Emmerich

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Alien possession through bodies, Myth worship through technology, Colonial intrusion through rebellion, Translation as cultural bridge, Mineral power through weaponry

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

1146. Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead

Horror Science Fiction Action
6.0

19941h 31min

United States

Director: Don Coscarelli

The Tall Man, that imposing menace from Morningside Mortuary, is back and once again haunting the thoughts of the now-adult Mike and his friend, ex-Ice Cream vendor Reggie. The two continue their hunt for the mysterious figure and in his path of destruction encounter a variety of dangerous situations, friends and enemies.


No Escape

1147. No Escape

Action Drama Science Fiction Thriller
6.1

19941h 58min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Martin Campbell

In the year 2022, a ruthless prison warden has created the ultimate solution for his most troublesome and violent inmates: Absolom, a secret jungle island where prisoners are abandoned and left to die. But Marine Captain John Robbins, convicted of murdering a commanding officer, is determined to escape the island in order to reveal the truth behind his murderous actions and clear his name.


Brainscan

1148. Brainscan

Horror Science Fiction
6.0

19941h 36min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: John Flynn

A lonely teenage horror-movie fan discovers a mysterious computer game that uses hypnosis to custom-tailor the game into the most terrifying experience imaginable. When he emerges from the hypnotic trance he is horrified to find evidence that the brutal murder depicted in the game actually happened -- and he's the killer.


Babylon 5: The Gathering

1149. Babylon 5: The Gathering

Science Fiction Action Adventure
6.6

19931h 35min

United States

Director: Richard Compton

The feature-length pilot for this Emmy award-winning show. Babylon 5 is the latest in a series of space stations built by humans. The Vorlon ambassador, Kosh, has been poisoned. It is the new commanding officer, Jeffrey Sinclair, who has the responsibility of finding the culprit. Otherwise, the space station will fail in its role of bringing many alien races together.


Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

1150. Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla II

Action Adventure Drama Science Fiction Epic Action
6.5

19931h 48min

Japan

Director: Takao Okawara

The U.N.G.C.C. (United Nations Godzilla Countermeasure Center) recovers the remains of Mecha-King Ghidorah and construct Mechagodzilla as a countermeasure against Godzilla. Meanwhile, a giant egg is discovered along with a new monster called Rodan. The egg is soon found to be none other than an infant Godzillasaurus.

Themes

Alien intrusion, Guardian awakening, Ancient prophecy, United defense effort, Priestess leadership, Technology vs ancient power

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Apple TV
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