cosmic backdrop

Movies with cosmic vibe

Ratchet & Clank

1. Ratchet & Clank

Action Adventure Animation Family Epic Action
5.5
20161h 34min

Overview

When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.

Themes

Duty vs loyalty, Technology as weapon, Betrayal within alliances, Leadership under threat, Resource extraction pressure, Cooperation under suspicion

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Amazon Video
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Guardians of the Galaxy

2. Guardians of the Galaxy

Action Science Fiction Adventure Superhero Action Space Sci-Fi
8.0
20142h 1min

Overview

Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Betrayal and deception, Found family dynamics, Resilience under threat, Collective risk taking, Power versus responsibility

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Overview

A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race.

Themes

Survival under pressure, Origins of life, Artificial life and consequences, Corporate ambition vs ethics, Hubris and creation, Unknown threats in space

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Lockout

4. Lockout

Action Thriller Science Fiction One-Person Army Space Sci-Fi
6.1
20121h 35min

Overview

Set in the near future, Lockout follows a falsely convicted ex-government agent , whose one chance at obtaining freedom lies in the dangerous mission of rescuing the President's daughter from rioting convicts at an outer space maximum security prison.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Loyalty under pressure, Authority and responsibility, Wrongful accusation under power, Confinement and control, Resilience under captivity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

5. Superman/Batman: Apocalypse

Science Fiction Action Adventure Animation Superhero Action
7.1
20101h 19min

Overview

Batman discovers a mysterious teen-aged girl with superhuman powers and a connection to Superman. When the girl comes to the attention of Darkseid, the evil overlord of Apokolips, events take a decidedly dangerous turn.

Themes

Belonging and identity, Power and responsibility, Duty and sacrifice, Brainwashing and autonomy, Suspicion of outsiders, Leadership and allegiance, Mentor-protégé trust

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Green Lantern: First Flight

6. Green Lantern: First Flight

Action Adventure Fantasy Animation Science Fiction
7.1
20091h 15min

Overview

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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Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

7. Futurama: Into the Wild Green Yonder

Animation Comedy Science Fiction Adult Animation Parody
7.3
20091h 30min

Overview

Leela becomes an outlaw when she and a group of ecologically-minded feminists attempt to save an asteroid of primitive life forms and the Violet Dwarf star from being destroyed, while Fry joins a secret society and attempts to stop a mysterious species known as the "Dark Ones" from destroying all life in the universe.

Themes

Collective action under pressure, Environmental activism vs development, Secret societies and telepathy, Preservation of endangered life, Private ambition vs ecology, Mind-reading power vs privacy


Stargate: The Ark of Truth

8. Stargate: The Ark of Truth

Action Adventure Science Fiction Epic Action Adventure Epic
7.4
20081h 41min

Overview

SG-1 searches for an ancient weapon which could help them defeat the Ori, and discover it may be in the Ori's own home galaxy. As the Ori prepare to send ships through to the Milky Way to attack Earth, SG-1 travels to the Ori galaxy aboard the Odyssey. The International Oversight committee have their own plans and SG-1 finds themselves in a distant galaxy fighting two powerful enemies.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Duty under surveillance, Power and oversight, Technology as weapon threat, Mortal power vs divine claims, Deception within leadership

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

9. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Adventure Epic Parody
6.7
20051h 49min

Overview

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

Themes

Power and control, Survival under threat, Existential inquiry, Alien contact and miscommunication, Technology as chaos, Satire of bureaucracy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

10. Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem

Animation Science Fiction Music Adventure Anime
7.8
20031h 5min

Overview

Four talented alien musicians are kidnapped by a record producer who disguises them as humans. Shep, a space pilot in love with bass player Stella, follows them to Earth. Reprogrammed to forget their real identities and renamed The Crescendolls, the group quickly becomes a huge success playing soulless corporate pop. At a concert, Shep manages to free all the musicians except Stella, and the band sets out to rediscover who they really are — and to rescue Stella.

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Commodification of art, Memory control and autonomy, Identity through performance, Exploitation in the music industry, Resistance and awakening