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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.

181. Free Guy

Free Guy
Comedy Adventure Science Fiction High-Concept Comedy Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi
7.1
20211h 55minUnited States
Director: Shawn Levy

Overview

A bank teller discovers he is actually a background player in an open-world video game, and decides to become the hero of his own story. Now, in a world where there are no limits, he is determined to be the guy who saves his world his way before it's too late.

Themes

Deception and alliance, Collaboration under pressure, Ai ethics in games, Agency in virtual worlds, Ownership of code, Identity and programming

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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182. My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission

My Hero Academia: World Heroes' Mission
Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction Anime
7.0
20211h 45minJapan
Director: Kenji Nagasaki

Overview

A mysterious group called Humarize strongly believes in the Quirk Singularity Doomsday theory which states that when quirks get mixed further in with future generations, that power will bring forth the end of humanity. In order to save everyone, the Pro-Heroes around the world ask UA Academy heroes-in-training to assist them and form a world-class selected hero team. It’s up to the heroes to save the world and the future of heroes in what is the most dangerous crisis to take place yet in My Hero Academia.

Themes

Power transfer ethics, Hero under threat, Team cohesion under strain, School under strain, Mentor responsibility, Leadership during war

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
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183. It's a Summer Film!

It's a Summer Film!
Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction
6.8
20211h 38minJapan
Director: Soushi Matsumoto

Overview

Barefoot and her friends decide to make a samurai movie, gather a unique cast and staff for the production, and try to screen it at their school festival.


184. Strawberry Mansion

Strawberry Mansion
Fantasy Science Fiction Adventure
6.4
20211h 31minUnited States
Director: Albert Birney

Overview

In the not-too-distant future, an all-seeing surveillance state conducts “dream audits” to collect taxes on the unconscious lives of the populace. Mild-mannered government agent James Preble travels to a remote farmhouse to audit the dreams of Arabella “Bella” Isadora, an eccentric, aging artist. Entering Bella’s vast VHS archive, which contains a lifetime of dreams, Preble stumbles upon a secret that offers him a chance at love—and hope for escape.


185. Belle

Belle
Animation Science Fiction Drama Music Anime
7.0
20212h 1minJapan
Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Overview

Suzu is a 17-year-old high-school student living in a rural town with her father. Wounded by the loss of her mother at a young age, Suzu one day discovers the massive online world "U" and dives into this alternate reality as her avatar, Belle. Before long, all of U's eyes are fixed on Belle, when, suddenly, a mysterious, dragon-like figure appears before her.

Themes

Abusive father, Dead mother, Online relationship, Virtual world, Strong friendship, Social network

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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186. Black Widow

Black Widow
Action Adventure Science Fiction Superhero Action Globetrotting Adventure
6.6
20212h 14minUnited States
Director: Cate Shortland

Overview

Natasha Romanoff, also known as Black Widow, confronts the darker parts of her ledger when a dangerous conspiracy with ties to her past arises. Pursued by a force that will stop at nothing to bring her down, Natasha must deal with her history as a spy and the broken relationships left in her wake long before she became an Avenger.

Themes

Power and control, Past loyalties under pressure, Agency vs personal history, Deception vs autonomy, Moral accountability in covert operations, Gendered roles in espionage

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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187. I'm Your Man

I'm Your Man
Science Fiction Comedy Romance AI Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
7.1
20211h 48minGermany
Director: Maria Schrader

Overview

Alma is a scientist coerced into participating in an extraordinary study in order to obtain research funds for her work. For three weeks, she has to live with a humanoid robot tailored to her character and needs, whose artificial intelligence is designed to be the perfect life partner for her. Enter Tom, a machine in human form in a class of its own, created solely to make her happy.

Themes

Loneliness and connection, Ethics of artificial life, Aging and companionship fear, Gender roles in science, Human-robot intimacy, Funding and institutional power

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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188. Stowaway

Stowaway
Science Fiction Drama Thriller Adventure Space Sci-Fi
5.7
20211h 56minGermany, United States
Director: Joe Penna

Overview

A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board.

Themes

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Available on

Netflix
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189. Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway

Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway
Animation Action Drama Science Fiction
6.6
20211h 36minJapan
Director: Shukou Murase

Overview

12 years after Char's rebellion, Hathaway Noa leads an insurgency against Earth Federation, but meeting an enemy officer and a mysterious woman alters his fate.


190. A Quiet Place Part II

A Quiet Place Part II
Science Fiction Thriller Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Monster Horror
7.2
20211h 36minUnited States
Director: John Krasinski

Overview

Following the events at home, the Abbott family now face the terrors of the outside world. Forced to venture into the unknown, they realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.

Themes

Family bonds under pressure, Communication as lifeline, Survival under sound threat, Technology as lifeline, Isolation vs cooperation, Disability as difference

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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