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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.

Time Lapse

781. Time Lapse

Thriller Science Fiction Mystery Horror Mind Game Thriller
6.5

20141h 44min

United States

Director: Bradley King

Three friends discover a mysterious machine that takes pictures 24 hours into the future and conspire to use it for personal gain, until disturbing and dangerous images begin to develop.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Love triangle tension, Time lapse photography leverage, Time travel manipulation, Timeline control pressure, Gambling debt coercion

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X-Men: Days of Future Past

782. X-Men: Days of Future Past

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Time Travel Sci-Fi
7.9

20142h 12min

United States

Director: Bryan Singer

The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Survival under threat, Time travel politics, Mutant vs humanity, Coexistence after conflict, Governance and power

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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Godzilla

783. Godzilla

Action Drama Science Fiction Epic Action Alien Invasion Sci-Fi
6.4

20142h 3min

United States

Director: Gareth Edwards

Ford Brody, a Navy bomb expert, has just reunited with his family in San Francisco when he is forced to go to Japan to help his estranged father, Joe. Soon, both men are swept up in an escalating crisis when an ancient alpha predator arises from the sea to combat malevolent adversaries that threaten the survival of humanity. The creatures leave colossal destruction in their wake, as they make their way toward their final battleground: San Francisco.

Themes

Family duty conflict, Scientific secrecy burden, Threat escalation under containment, Collective resilience under pressure, Technological intervention risk, Unseen threat disrupts communities

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In Your Eyes

784. In Your Eyes

Drama Romance Science Fiction Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.9

20141h 46min

United States

Director: Brin Hill

Two seemingly unconnected souls from different corners of the United States make a telepathic bond that allows them to see, hear and feel the other's experiences, creating a bond that apparently can't be broken.

Themes

Isolation and longing, Consequences of past crime, Escape under pressure, Social scrutiny and stigma, Distant telepathic connection, Ambiguous morality of actions


The Amazing Spider-Man 2

785. The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.6

20142h 21min

United States

Director: Marc Webb

For Peter Parker, life is busy. Between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen Stacy, high school graduation cannot come quickly enough. Peter has not forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away, but that is a promise he cannot keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro, emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn, returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past.

Themes

Relationships under pressure, Power vs responsibility, Ethical boundaries of science, Loss and consequence, Obsession with power

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Netflix
Disney Plus
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Transcendence

786. Transcendence

Thriller Science Fiction Drama Mystery Psychological Drama
6.2

20141h 59min

United States

Director: Wally Pfister

Two leading computer scientists work toward their goal of Technological Singularity, as a radical anti-technology organization fights to prevent them from creating a world where computers can transcend the abilities of the human brain.

Themes

Scientific responsibility, Mind uploading consequences, Mind control risks, Technological singularity ethics, Human versus machine, Anti-technology extremism

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Coherence

787. Coherence

Thriller Science Fiction Mind Game Thriller Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi
7.2

20141h 29min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: James Ward Byrkit

During a dinner with friends, at the moment a comet passes overhead, the power goes out across the city. Trying to make sense of what’s happening, they run into unknown strangers who look exactly like them.

Themes

Power outage distrust, Dinner party secrecy, Glow sticks division, Parallel world intrusion, Quantum decoherence reality, Alter ego pressure

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Captain America: The Winter Soldier

788. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Adventure Epic
7.7

20142h 16min

United States

Director: Joe Russo

After the cataclysmic events in New York with The Avengers, Steve Rogers, aka Captain America is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk. Joining forces with the Black Widow, Captain America struggles to expose the ever-widening conspiracy while fighting off professional assassins sent to silence him at every turn. When the full scope of the villainous plot is revealed, Captain America and the Black Widow enlist the help of a new ally, the Falcon. However, they soon find themselves up against an unexpected and formidable enemy—the Winter Soldier.

Themes

Trust under surveillance, Loyalty under coercion, Security vs freedom, Shield power dynamics, Public accountability risk, Secret within the state

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Amazon Video
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The Signal

789. The Signal

Thriller Science Fiction Alien Contact Sci-Fi Mind Game Thriller
6.0

20141h 37min

United States

Director: William Eubank

On a road trip, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area by a computer genius. When everything suddenly goes dark, Nic regains consciousness – only to find himself in a waking nightmare.

Themes

Privacy vs intrusion, Body augmentation ethics, Trust under manipulation, Human vs alien technology

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Divergent

790. Divergent

Action Adventure Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi Coming-of-Age Adventure
6.6

20142h 20min

United States

Director: Neil Burger

In the future, society is divided into five factions based on a dominant character trait, and at age 16 every teenager takes a test that determines which faction they belong to. Beatrice’s results show multiple strong traits, so she doesn’t fit neatly into a single faction — she is Divergent.

Themes

Faction control, Societal pressure, Status dependency, Individuality threat, Conformity enforcement, Identity restriction

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Amazon Video
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