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Space Sci-Fi movies

Space is central: ships, stations, missions, alien worlds, and survival or conflict beyond Earth.

Voyagers

1. Voyagers

Science Fiction Thriller Space Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
5.5
20211h 48min

Overview

With the future of the human race at stake, a group of young men and women -- bred for intelligence and obedience -- embark on an expedition to colonize a distant planet. When they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures. As life on the ship descends into chaos, they soon become consumed by fear, lust and an insatiable hunger for power.

Themes

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Space Sweepers

2. Space Sweepers

Drama Fantasy Science Fiction Space Sci-Fi
6.5
20212h 16min

Overview

When the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory discovers a humanoid robot named Dorothy that's known to be a weapon of mass destruction, they get involved in a risky business deal which puts their lives at stake.

Themes

Debt and survival pressures, Corporate power and injustice, Environmental activism and security, Technology as weapon and tool, Human-android bonds, Space colony inequality

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Netflix
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Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

3. Phineas and Ferb the Movie: Candace Against the Universe

Family Animation Science Fiction Comedy Family Animation
7.0
20201h 26min

Overview

Phineas and Ferb travel across the galaxy to rescue their older sister Candace, who has been abducted by aliens and taken to a utopia in a far-off planet, free of her pesky little brothers.

Themes

Sibling bonds under pressure, Misuse of science and power, Belonging beyond perceived specialness, Mind-control and resistance, Home planet under siege, Group cooperation against oppression

Available on

Disney Plus
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Ad Astra

4. Ad Astra

Science Fiction Drama Space Sci-Fi Psychological Drama
6.5
20192h 3min

Overview

The near future, a time when both hope and hardships drive humanity to look to the stars and beyond. While a mysterious phenomenon menaces to destroy life on planet Earth, astronaut Roy McBride undertakes a mission across the immensity of space and its many perils to uncover the truth about a lost expedition that decades before boldly faced emptiness and silence in search of the unknown.

Themes

Resilience under pressure, Duty vs father son relationship, Isolation in space walk, Longing for home world, Risk under secrecy, Exploration and consequence

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Dark Phoenix

5. Dark Phoenix

Science Fiction Action Adventure Space Sci-Fi Superhero Action
5.7
20191h 54min

Overview

The X-Men face their most formidable and powerful foe when one of their own, Jean Grey, starts to spiral out of control. During a rescue mission in outer space, Jean is nearly killed when she's hit by a mysterious cosmic force. Once she returns home, this force not only makes her infinitely more powerful, but far more unstable. The X-Men must now band together to save her soul and battle aliens that want to use Grey's new abilities to rule the galaxy.

Themes

Power and control, Loyalty under threat, Trauma and memory, Leadership responsibility, Alien influence fear, Mutant refuge politics

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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High Life

6. High Life

Science Fiction Drama Mystery Space Sci-Fi Family Drama
5.7
20181h 53min

Overview

A father and his daughter struggle to survive in deep space where they live in isolation.

Themes

Moral ambiguity under duress, Control and coercion, Reproductive ethics in space, Technocratic ambition, Exploitation under isolation, Survival at the edge

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Solo: A Star Wars Story

7. Solo: A Star Wars Story

Science Fiction Adventure Action Space Sci-Fi Adventure Epic
6.9
20182h 15min

Overview

Through a series of daring escapades deep within a dark and dangerous criminal underworld, Han Solo meets his mighty future copilot Chewbacca and encounters the notorious gambler Lando Calrissian.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Risk and improvisation, Deception in crime, Rebellion against oppression, Illicit networks and ambition, Betrayal and alliances

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Avengers: Infinity War

8. Avengers: Infinity War

Adventure Action Science Fiction Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.4
20182h 29min

Overview

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Destiny and choice, Alliances under threat, Collective duty, Moral cost of ambition, Power and sacrifice

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Cloverfield Paradox

9. The Cloverfield Paradox

Horror Thriller Science Fiction Alien Horror Space Sci-Fi
5.5
20181h 42min

Overview

Orbiting above a planet on the brink of war, scientists test a device to solve an energy crisis and end up face-to-face with a dark alternate reality.

Themes

Leadership under crisis, Trust and deception in teams, Resource scarcity under crisis, Existential threat from unknowns, Duty vs personal sacrifice, Risk of scientific overreach

Available on

Netflix
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi

10. Star Wars: The Last Jedi

Adventure Action Science Fiction Epic Action Space Sci-Fi
6.8
20172h 32min

Overview

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

Themes

Betrayal and deception, Leadership under siege, Exile and mentorship, Dissent within ranks, Power and fear, Resilience and survival

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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