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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.

Battlestar Galactica: Razor

941. Battlestar Galactica: Razor

Science Fiction Action Drama Thriller TV Movie
7.6

20071h 28min

United States

Director: Félix Alcalá

The history and adventures of the Battlestar Pegasus, from shortly before the Cylon invasion to shortly after Lee Adama is made commander. The story is told through the eyes of and largely focuses on one particular member of Pegasus's crew, Kendra Shaw.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Trust in leadership, Legacy and accountability, Based on tv series framing, Space opera tension, Revenge vs restraint

Available on

Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At Home
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Timecrimes

942. Timecrimes

Science Fiction Thriller Time Travel Sci-Fi Mindfuck Thriller
7.1

20071h 32min

Spain

Director: Nacho Vigalondo

A man stumbles into a time machine, spiraling him into a deadly loop where his past self becomes the enemy. As he uncovers the twisted truth, every move becomes a race against time itself.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Self duplication effects, Agency under pressure, Uncertain reality, Repeated actions, Ethical boundaries of science

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Superman: Doomsday

943. Superman: Doomsday

Action Animation Science Fiction Superhero Action Adult Animation
7.0

20071h 15min

United States

Director: Lauren Montgomery

When LexCorp accidentally unleashes a murderous creature, Superman meets his greatest challenge as a champion. Based on the "The Death of Superman" storyline that appeared in DC Comics' publications in the 1990s.

Themes

Burden of power, Concealed identity tension, Ethics of cloning, Corporate accountability, Public duty under threat, Trust in leadership

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

944. Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society

Animation Action Thriller Crime Science Fiction
7.8

20071h 45min

Japan, United States

Director: Kenji Kamiyama

The story takes place in the year 2034, two years after the events in Ghost in the Shell: S.A.C. 2nd GIG. Female cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi has left Public Security Section 9, an elite counter-terrorist and anti-crime unit specializing in cyber-warfare, which has expanded to a team of 20 field operatives with Togusa acting as the field lead.

Themes

Mass media manipulation, Refugee labor politics, State corporate collusion, Power struggles in governance, Ethics and autonomy, Urban surveillance and control

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

945. Evangelion: 1.0 You Are (Not) Alone

Animation Science Fiction Action Drama Anime
7.5

20071h 41min

Japan

Director: Kazuya Tsurumaki

After the Second Impact, Tokyo-3 is being attacked by giant monsters called Angels that seek to eradicate humankind. The child Shinji’s objective is to fight the Angels by piloting one of the mysterious Evangelion mecha units. A remake of the first six episodes of GAINAX’s famous 1996 anime series. The film was retitled “Evangelion: 1.01” for its DVD release and “Evangelion: 1.11” for a release with additional scenes.

Themes

Parent-child tension, Mecha duty, Post-apocalyptic pressure, Alien invasion threat, Military obedience, Remake interpretation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Transformers

946. Transformers

Adventure Science Fiction Action Alien Invasion Sci-Fi Epic Action
7.1

20072h 24min

United States

Director: Michael Bay

Young teenager Sam Witwicky becomes involved in the ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial factions of transforming robots – the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons. Sam holds the clue to unimaginable power and the Decepticons will stop at nothing to retrieve it.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Human machine alliance, Artifact driven conflict, Virus driven disruption, Secret power structures, Techno military escalation

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Man from Earth

947. The Man from Earth

Science Fiction Drama Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
7.8

20071h 27min

United States

Director: Richard Schenkman

A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. As the conversation unfolds, skepticism and curiosity collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about history, science, and belief.

Themes

Deception and disclosure, Immortality across centuries, Religion and disbelief, Skepticism vs expertise, Memory as unreliable, Isolation across ages

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Highlander: The Search for Vengeance

948. Highlander: The Search for Vengeance

Action Animation Fantasy Science Fiction
6.7

20071h 26min

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Colin MacLeod hunts for the man responsible for the death of his love. He chases the immortal Marcus Octavius across centuries as his quest threatens to take over his life and heart. In his quest, he meets a woman who reminds him of his slain beauty. But it's his final battle with Marcus that will decide not only his fate, but also the fate of everyone in the world.


Spider-Man 3

949. Spider-Man 3

Action Adventure Science Fiction
6.3

20072h 19min

Director: Sam Raimi

The seemingly invincible Spider-Man goes up against an all-new crop of villains—including the shape-shifting Sandman. While Spider-Man’s superpowers are altered by an alien organism, his alter ego, Peter Parker, deals with nemesis Eddie Brock and also gets caught up in a love triangle.


28 Weeks Later

950. 28 Weeks Later

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Zombie Horror Post-Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
6.8

20071h 40min

United Kingdom, Spain

Director: Juan Carlos Fresnadillo

Twenty-eight weeks after the spread of a deadly rage virus, the inhabitants of the British Isles have lost their battle against the onslaught, as the virus has killed everyone there. Six months later, a group of Americans dare to set foot on the Isles, convinced the danger has passed. But it soon becomes all too clear that the scourge continues to live, waiting to pounce on its next victims.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Survival under siege, Ethical quarantine dilemmas, Outbreak management, Chaos and moral breakdown

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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