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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.

Pandorum

911. Pandorum

Action Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller
6.7

20091h 48min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Christian Alvart

Two crew members wake up on an abandoned spacecraft with no idea who they are, how long they've been asleep, or what their mission is. The two soon discover they're actually not alone – and the reality of their situation is more horrifying than they could have imagined.

Themes

Isolation and amnesia, Fear-driven coalition, Survival under scarcity, Betrayal and leadership strain, Ethics of leadership under crisis, Panic and factionalism

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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9

912. 9

Action Adventure Animation Science Fiction Thriller
7.0

20091h 19min

Canada, United States

Director: Shane Acker

When 9 awakens in a dead world, he uncovers a talisman tying him to the war machine that erased humanity. By unlocking its secret, he exposes the last survivors—and himself—to a ruthless mechanical hunt that will not stop until every stitch of their stolen souls is reclaimed.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Authority vs dissent, Post-apocalyptic future, Man vs machine, Rag doll resilience, Hope amid ruins

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Redline

913. Redline

Animation Action Science Fiction Anime Vehicle-Driven Action
7.5

20091h 42min

Japan

Director: Takeshi Koike

A daredevil driver is determined to compete in Redline, the most popular race in the galaxy. The race only occurs every five years, but in order to participate he must overcome the mafia, the government and even love.

Themes

Spectacle over substance, Sporting corruption and fixed outcomes, Power dynamics under pressure, Popularity as leverage, Displacement and refugee resilience, Loyalty vs deceit

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Kanopy
Hoopla
Tubi TV
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District 9

914. District 9

Science Fiction Alien Contact Sci-Fi
7.9

20091h 52min

New Zealand, South Africa

Director: Neill Blomkamp

Thirty years ago, aliens arrive on Earth. Not to conquer or give aid, but to find refuge from their dying planet. Separated from humans in a South African area called District 9, the aliens are managed by Multi-National United, which is unconcerned with the aliens' welfare but will do anything to master their advanced technology. When a company field agent contracts a mysterious virus that begins to alter his DNA, there is only one place he can hide: District 9.

Themes

Internment and displacement, Dehumanization through othering, Xenophobia and segregation, Exploitation of outsiders, Satire of power structures, Profiteering through weaponization

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Summer Wars

915. Summer Wars

Animation Science Fiction Anime Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi
7.4

20091h 54min

Japan

Director: Mamoru Hosoda

Teenage math whiz Kenji Koiso agrees to take a summer job at the Nagano hometown of his crush, Natsuki. When he arrives, he finds that her family have reunited to celebrate the 90th birthday of their matriarch. His job: pretend to be Natsuki's fiancé. Meanwhile, his attempt to solve a mathematical equation causes a parallel world's collision with Earth.

Themes

Card game dynamics, Virtual reality intrusion, Family holiday burden, Hacker-led crisis, Artificial intelligence ethics, Legacy inheritance tension

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Green Lantern: First Flight

916. Green Lantern: First Flight

Action Adventure Fantasy Animation Science Fiction
7.1

20091h 15min

United States

Director: Lauren Montgomery

Test pilot Hal Jordan finds himself recruited as the newest member of the intergalactic police force, The Green Lantern Corps.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Authority versus proactive policing, Weaponization of power, Deception within ranks, Duty to a distant order, Trust amid betrayal

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

917. Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance

Animation Science Fiction Action Drama Anime
7.9

20091h 52min

Japan

Director: Masayuki

Under constant attack by monstrous creatures called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind, U.N. Special Agency NERV introduces two new EVA pilots to help defend the city of Tokyo-3: the mysterious Makinami Mari Illustrous and the intense Asuka Langley Shikinami. Meanwhile, Gendo Ikari and SEELE proceed with a secret project that involves both Rei and Shinji.

Themes

Trust under strain, Duty versus autonomy, Humanity under siege, Authority and manipulation, Parental bonds under strain, Identity in crisis

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Moon

918. Moon

Science Fiction Drama Space Sci-Fi
7.8

20091h 37min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Duncan Jones

Sam Bell's countdown to freedom shatters when a rover crash unearths a chilling mystery on the Moon. Alone except for GERTY, his computer assistant, Sam spirals into a desperate quest for truth. What he discovers could change everything—or drive him to madness. What lies beyond the crash site?

Themes

Memory manipulation, Corporate deception, Existential crisis, Isolation in space, Cloning ethics, Labor under contract

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Star Trek

919. Star Trek

Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.9

20092h 7min

United States

Director: J.J. Abrams

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Time travel consequences, Rivalry and alliance, Unlikely partnership, Duty vs emotion, Authority and discipline

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Apple TV
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

920. Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel

Comedy Drama Romance Science Fiction Awkward Comedy
7.0

20091h 23min

United Kingdom

Director: Gareth Carrivick

Follows three social outcasts -- two geeks and a cynic -- as they attempt to navigate a time-travel conundrum in the middle of a British pub.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Time travel consequences, Group dynamics under pressure, Editorial censorship, Memory across timelines, Art and cultural standards

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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