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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.

Aniara

581. Aniara

Science Fiction Drama Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
6.3

20191h 46min

Denmark, Sweden

Director: Hugo Lilja

A ship carrying settlers to a new home on Mars after Earth is rendered uninhabitable is knocked off-course, causing the passengers to consider their place in the universe.

Themes

Survival under isolation, Education as escape, Memory technology dependency, Cult formation under despair, Social order collapse, Hope amid deception

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Alita: Battle Angel

582. Alita: Battle Angel

Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action Cyberpunk
7.3

20192h 2min

United States

Director: Robert Rodriguez

In the future, the world is divided into several zones — Zalem, where the elite and wealthy live, and Iron City, where ordinary people struggle to survive. A scientist from Iron City finds the parts of a cyborg girl in a pile of scrap and brings her back to life. Now she must recover her memories and learn what happened to her.

Themes

Class inequality, Loyalty and betrayal, Corporate manipulation, Memory and identity, Body augmentation ethics, Autonomy vs control, Sport as power

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Glass

583. Glass

Thriller Drama Science Fiction Mind Game Thriller Psychological Drama
6.6

20192h 9min

United States

Director: M. Night Shyamalan

In a series of escalating encounters, former security guard David Dunn uses his supernatural abilities to track Kevin Wendell Crumb, a disturbed man who has twenty-four personalities. Meanwhile, the shadowy presence of Elijah Price emerges as an orchestrator who holds secrets critical to both men.

Themes

Institutional secrecy, Surveillance specialist manipulation, Psychiatric hospital control, Comic book shop context, Former security guard perspective, Twenty-four personalities dynamics

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Reign of the Supermen

584. Reign of the Supermen

Science Fiction Animation Action Adventure Fantasy
6.8

20191h 27min

United States

Director: Sam Liu

In the wake of The Death of Supermen, the world is still mourning the loss of the Man of Steel following his fatal battle with the monster Doomsday. However, no sooner as his body been laid to rest than do four new bearers of the Superman shield come forward to take on the mantle. The Last Son of Krypton, Superboy, Steel, and the Cyborg Superman all attempt to fill the vacuum left by the world's greatest champion. Meanwhile, Superman's death has also signaled to the universe that Earth is vulnerable. Can these new Supermen and the rest of the heroes prove them wrong?

Themes

Investigation under pressure, Deception and impersonation, Leadership legitimacy, Power through technology, Legacy vs replacement, Public trust and fear

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Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

585. Black Mirror: Bandersnatch

Science Fiction Mystery Drama Horror TV Movie
7.1

20181h 30min

United Kingdom

Director: David Slade

In 1984, a young programmer begins to question reality as he adapts a dark fantasy novel into a video game. A mind-bending tale with multiple endings.

Themes

Free will under pressure, External manipulation of agency, Technology-driven control through choice, Work life conflict, Surveillance and monitoring, Perception shaped by simulation


Dragon Ball Super: Broly

586. Dragon Ball Super: Broly

Action Science Fiction Animation Epic Action Anime
7.7

20181h 41min

Japan

Director: Tatsuya Nagamine

Earth is peaceful following the Tournament of Power. Realizing that the universes still hold many more strong people yet to see, Goku spends all his days training to reach even greater heights. Then one day, Goku and Vegeta are faced by a Saiyan called 'Broly' who they've never seen before. The Saiyans were supposed to have been almost completely wiped out in the destruction of Planet Vegeta, so what's this one doing on Earth? This encounter between the three Saiyans who have followed completely different destinies turns into a stupendous battle, with even Frieza (back from Hell) getting caught up in the mix.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Duty vs survival, Transformation and control, Alliances and betrayal, Exile and revenge, Power and destiny

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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

587. Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Animation Action Adventure Science Fiction
8.4

20181h 57min

Director: Bob Persichetti

Struggling to find his place in the world while juggling school and family, Brooklyn teenager Miles Morales is unexpectedly bitten by a radioactive spider and develops unfathomable powers just like the one and only Spider-Man. While wrestling with the implications of his new abilities, Miles discovers a super collider created by the madman Wilson "Kingpin" Fisk, causing others from across the Spider-Verse to be inadvertently transported to his dimension.


Clara

588. Clara

Science Fiction Drama Romance Alien Contact Sci-Fi Relationship Drama
6.7

20181h 46min

Canada

Director: Akash Sherman

An astronomer becomes obsessed with searching the cosmos for signs of life beyond Earth which leads to a shocking discovery.

Themes

Trust and manipulation, Ethics in research, Loss shaping motive, Obsession vs personal life, Science vs emotion, Interpersonal strain under pressure

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Mortal Engines

589. Mortal Engines

Adventure Science Fiction Dystopian Sci-Fi Globetrotting Adventure
6.1

20182h 8min

New Zealand, United States

Director: Christian Rivers

Many thousands of years in the future, Earth’s cities roam the globe on huge wheels, devouring each other in a struggle for ever diminishing resources. On one of these massive traction cities, the old London, Tom Natsworthy has an unexpected encounter with a mysterious young woman from the wastelands who will change the course of his life forever.

Themes

Revenge as motive, Technology as weapon, Resource scarcity, Shifting loyalties and alliances, Exploitation and survival, Predator cities and static settlements

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Time Freak

590. Time Freak

Science Fiction Comedy Romance Time Travel Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
5.8

20181h 44min

United States

Director: Andrew Bowler

Stillman, a heartbroken physics student, builds a time machine when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Going back in time, he attempts to save their relationship by fixing every mistake he made—while dragging his best friend along in the process.

Themes

"movie: time freak. genres: science fiction, Comedy, Romance, Science fiction, Comedy, Romance main themes: hope, Time travel, Coming of age, Hope, Time travel, Coming of age full keywords list: hope, Time travel, Coming of age, Love, Break-up. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of relationships and the impact of nostalgia on personal growth. it delves into the ethical implications of technology as a means to manipulate time and the pursuit of an idealized version of love."

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