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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.

Light of My Life

561. Light of My Life

Science Fiction Drama Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Family Drama
6.6

20191h 59min

United States

Director: Casey Affleck

Parent and child journey through the outskirts of society a decade after a pandemic has wiped out half the world's population. As a father struggles to protect his child, their bond—and the character of humanity—is tested.

Themes

Survival under scarcity, Resilience through bonds, Parental protectiveness under threat, Secrecy as survival tactic, Trust and suspicion in outsiders, Memory and promises

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Amazon Prime Video
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Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

562. Teen Titans Go! vs. Teen Titans

Action Animation Comedy Family Fantasy
6.9

20191h 17min

Director: Jeff Mednikow

The comedic modern-day quintet takes on their 2003 counterparts when villains from each of their worlds join forces to pit the two Titan teams against each other. They'll need to set aside their differences and work together to combat Trigon, Hexagon, Santa Claus (that's right, Santa!) and time itself in order to save the multiverse.


Spider-Man: Far From Home

563. Spider-Man: Far From Home

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Globetrotting Adventure
7.3

20192h 9min

United States

Director: Jon Watts

Peter Parker and his friends go on a summer trip to Europe. However, they will hardly be able to rest - Peter will have to agree to help Nick Fury uncover the mystery of creatures that cause natural disasters and destruction throughout the continent.

Themes

Public image manipulation, Destruction as spectacle, Europe setting tension, School trip pressure, Technology-driven power display, Aftercreditsstinger framing, Illusion-based trust

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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I Am Mother

564. I Am Mother

Science Fiction Thriller Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
6.7

20191h 54min

Australia, United States

Director: Grant Sputore

A teenage girl is raised underground by a robot "Mother", designed to repopulate the earth following an extinction event. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with alarming news.

Themes

Reproduction ethics and control, Isolation and bunker survival, Ai governance and autonomy, Ethical limits of care, Trust and deception in survival, Truth and authority confrontation

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Netflix
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Dark Phoenix

565. Dark Phoenix

Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Superhero Action
5.7

20191h 54min

United States

Director: Simon Kinberg

The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she's hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey's new abilities to rule the galaxy.

Themes

Power and control, Loyalty under threat, Trauma and memory, Leadership responsibility, Alien influence fear, Mutant refuge politics

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Vast of Night

566. The Vast of Night

Drama Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Whodunit
6.7

20191h 31min

United States

Director: Andrew Patterson

At the dawn of the space-race, two radio-obsessed teens discover a strange frequency over the airwaves in what becomes the most important night of their lives and in the history of their small town.

Themes

Small town paranoia, Racial bias in selection, Secret military programs, Abduction anxiety and rumor, Media interference and fear, Radio as truth conduit

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Promare

567. Promare

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Epic Action
7.0

20191h 51min

Japan

Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi

Galo and the Burning Rescue Fire Department face off against BURNISH, a group of mutants who are able to control and wield flames, and the fire disaster they have unleashed on Earth.

Themes

Ethics of experimentation, Power and accountability, Public manipulation of disaster, Oppression via discrimination, Collective resilience under crisis, Safety vs civil liberties

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Assimilate

568. Assimilate

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
5.3

20191h 33min

United States

Director: John Murlowski

Three friends making a web series about their town discover that their neighbors are being killed and replaced by creatures who are perfect copies of their victims.

Themes

"movie: assimilate. genres: horror, Thriller, Science fiction, Horror, Thriller, Science fiction main themes: cloning, Body snatchers, Cloning, Body snatchers full keywords list: cloning, Body snatchers. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and the fear of losing one's humanity in the face of an insidious invasion. it serves as a commentary on societal conformity and the dangers of apathy towards the uncanny and the unfamiliar."

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Rim of the World

569. Rim of the World

Science Fiction Adventure Action Comedy Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
5.3

20191h 39min

United States

Director: McG

Stranded at a summer camp when aliens attack the planet, four teens with nothing in common embark on a perilous mission to save the world.

Themes

"movie: rim of the world. genres: science fiction, Adventure, Action, Comedy, Science fiction, Adventure, Action, Comedy main themes: summer camp, Alien, Alien invasion, Summer camp, Alien, Alien invasion full keywords list: summer camp, Alien, Alien invasion, Pasadena. concept analysis: the film explores themes of friendship and resilience in the face of adversity, Highlighting how individuals from different backgrounds can unite for a common cause. it also delves into the journey of self-discovery and overcoming personal fears, Emphasizing the importance of teamwork and courage."

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Netflix
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Brightburn

570. Brightburn

Horror Science Fiction Alien Horror Alien Contact Sci-Fi
6.1

20191h 31min

United States

Director: David Yarovesky

What if a child from another world crash-landed on Earth, but instead of becoming a hero to mankind, he proved to be something far more sinister?

Themes

Abuse of power, Violence and consequence, Parental duty vs control, Outsider youth isolation, Secret origins and danger, Power vs humanity

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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