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Top Science Fiction Films of 2009: Tech, Time Travel, and Future Adventures

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  1. 1InfestationMovie · 2009 · 91m · Action, Comedy, HorrorFollowing a sting from a massive insect, Cooper discovers the creatures are attacking the entire city. He joins a group of survivors, working together to find a way to fight back.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.8
  2. 2Battlestar Galactica: The PlanMovie · 2009 · 112m · Science Fiction, Action, DramaAfter a failed initial attack on the Twelve Colonies, the Cylons, specifically two Number Ones (Cavils) secretly aboard the ships Galactica and Caprica, must now find a way to eliminate the remaining human population.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.8
  3. 3SurrogatesMovie · 2009 · 89m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn a future where people live in isolation and communicate via robotic surrogates, a police officer must venture outside his home after years of confinement. He's tasked with investigating the murders of these surrogates.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1
  4. 4Black LightningMovie · 2009 · 102m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureA Moscow University student discovers his ordinary car has the ability to fly. When his father is attacked, he resolves to use the car's power to combat crime, becoming a protector of the city against a ruthless millionaire.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 6.3
  5. 5Superman/Batman: Public EnemiesMovie · 2009 · 67m · Science Fiction, Animation, AdventurePresident Lex Luthor exploits an incoming Kryptonite meteor to falsely accuse Superman and offers a $1 billion reward for their capture. This sparks a widespread hunt for Superman and Batman, who are forced to team up and seek allies to survive the relentless pursuit and prevent Luthor's scheme involving the meteor.Stream onIMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1
  6. 6Frequently Asked Questions About Time TravelMovie · 2009 · 83m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceThree socially awkward individuals – two with a passion for technology and one with a pessimistic outlook – find themselves caught in a time-travel situation while gathered in a British pub.Stream onIMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9
  7. 7The BoxMovie · 2009 · 115m · Thriller, Science FictionNorma and Arthur Lewis, a suburban couple with a young child, receive a gift: a plain wooden box that holds a terrible secret. A stranger reveals the box promises $1 million with a single button press, but that pressing the button will instantly kill a random person somewhere in the world. With only 24 hours to decide whether to accept the box, Norma and Arthur are forced to confront a shocking moral crisis and question who they truly are.Stream onIMDb 5.6TMDB 5.6
  8. 8Summer WarsMovie · 2009 · 114m · Animation, Science FictionKenji Koiso, a teenage math prodigy, takes a summer job in his crush Natsuki's hometown. He discovers her family is gathered for their matriarch's 90th birthday and is asked to pretend to be Natsuki's fiancé. Simultaneously, Kenji's efforts to solve a complex mathematical problem inadvertently trigger a collision between our world and a parallel one.Stream onIMDb 7.4TMDB 7.5
  9. 9The ThawMovie · 2009 · 94m · Horror, Science FictionFour ecology students at a remote Arctic research station uncover a terrifying truth about global warming: the danger lies not just in melting ice, but in what's been preserved within it. A prehistoric parasite is released from a Woolly Mammoth carcass, infecting the students. They must quarantine and make difficult choices to prevent the parasite from spreading worldwide.Stream onIMDb 5.2TMDB 5.7
  10. 10TiMERMovie · 2009 · 99m · Fantasy, Drama, ComedyA TiMER implanted in the wrist counts down to the day a person finds true love. Oona O'Leary has a problem: her TiMER is blank. Her soulmate hasn't had one implanted yet. Approaching thirty and frustrated with waiting, Oona breaks the rules and starts a relationship with Mikey, a charming but much younger supermarket clerk whose TiMER shows only four months left.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  11. 11Futurama: Into the Wild Green YonderMovie · 2009 · 90m · Animation, Comedy, Science FictionLeela turns to a life of crime with a group of environmentally conscious feminists to prevent the destruction of an asteroid containing primitive life and the Violet Dwarf star. Meanwhile, Fry joins a secret society and tries to stop a mysterious species called the "Dark Ones" from wiping out all life in the universe.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1
  12. 12PontypoolMovie · 2009 · 97m · Horror, Mystery, Science FictionRadio DJ Grant Mazzy starts his workday at his basement station in Pontypool, Canada, expecting the usual. However, as reports of a virus spreading and turning people into zombies begin to surface, Mazzy locks himself in the radio booth. He desperately tries to find a way to warn his listeners about the virus and how it's spreading.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4
  13. 13Gentlemen BroncosMovie · 2009 · 89m · Comedy, Science Fiction, DramaA teenage fan attends a fantasy writers' convention and learns that his original story idea has been plagiarized by a famous novelist.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 5.6
  14. 14Green Lantern: First FlightMovie · 2009 · 75m · Action, Adventure, FantasyHal Jordan, a test pilot, is chosen to join the Green Lantern Corps, a peacekeeping organization that patrols the galaxy.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0
  15. 15CargoMovie · 2009 · 120m · Thriller, Mystery, Science FictionCARGO follows the journey of the space-freighter KASSANDRA as it travels to Station 42. Medic Laura is awake while the ship's crew is in suspended animation. Her four-month shift is nearing its end.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9
  16. 16The DoorMovie · 2009 · 103m · Fantasy, Thriller, Science FictionFollowing the death of his young daughter, a successful artist struggles to regain control of his life. An opportunity for a fresh beginning arises, but it hides unforeseen complications.Stream onIMDb 6.6TMDB 6.2
  17. 17Turtles ForeverMovie · 2009 · 73m · Animation, Science Fiction, AdventureWhen the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from different dimensions unexpectedly cross paths, they must unite to locate the Technodrome and resolve this chaotic interdimensional situation.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.2
  18. 18Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark SideMovie · 2009 · 54m · Animation, Comedy, Science FictionWhen the power goes out, Peter entertains himself by narrating "Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back."IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3
  19. 19Doctor Who: The Waters of MarsMovie · 2009 · 62m · Horror, Science Fiction, DramaAt a Martian base, the crew is falling victim to a strange water-based organism that controls their bodies. The doctor finds himself at the center of this crisis, aware that something even more significant is about to happen.Stream onIMDb 8.8TMDB 7.9
  20. 20Technotise: Edit and IMovie · 2009 · 90m · Animation, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn Belgrade, 2074, psychology student Edit Stefanović, after repeatedly failing a crucial university exam, turns to the black market. She obtains a stolen military chip implanted in her body, designed to record everything she sees and help her pass. Edit also works for a research company, caring for Abel Mustafov, an autistic math genius who discovered a formula linking all forces in the universe. However, no computer could fully calculate it without becoming self-aware and shutting down. When Edit views the formula's graph, the chip calculates it, gaining the ability to "survive" through its connection to her. It develops a distinct personality and grants Edit abilities beyond her wildest dreams.Stream onIMDb 7.3TMDB 6.8
  21. 21MutantsMovie · 2009 · 85m · Horror, Science FictionA deadly virus has transformed much of humanity into something monstrous. After an initial incident, we meet four people in an ambulance: Sonia, Marco, and two police officers. As they travel to a rumored research facility called NOAH, believed to hold a cure, tensions build between Sonia and Marco. They end up separated in an abandoned building. Sonia, who is pregnant and seemingly immune, discovers Marco has been infected. As he slowly changes, she fights to survive not only the infected and hostile survivors, but also the dangers posed by her unborn child's father, determined to find a cure for him.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 5.3
  22. 22Alien TrespassMovie · 2009 · 90m · Action, Adventure, ComedyIn 1957, a fiery object crashes in the California desert, threatening Earth. A murderous creature from the spacecraft, the Ghota, emerges with the intent to destroy all life. However, a kind alien named Urp takes over the body of astronomer Ted Lewis and, with the help of diner waitress Tammy, works to save humanity.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 5.1
  23. 23VirtualityMovie · 2009 · 87m · Science Fiction, TV Movie, DramaTwelve highly skilled individuals are selected for the Phaeton mission: a decade-long journey to explore a faraway planetary system. To cope with the isolation of their advanced spacecraft, the crew uses immersive virtual reality to experience different lives. However, as the ship nears a crucial point in its voyage, a dangerous problem emerges within the virtual system. This discovery leads the crew to suspect that a killer may be among them.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.1
  24. 24X-Men Origins: WolverineMovie · 2009 · 107m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionWanting only a peaceful existence, Logan is driven to seek revenge for his girlfriend's death. He undergoes the experimental Weapon X program, transforming himself into Wolverine.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3
  25. 25MetropiaMovie · 2009 · 86m · Animation, Drama, Science FictionIn the near future, with oil reserves dwindling, Europe relies on a network of underground tunnels for transportation. While traveling these tunnels, Roger begins hearing voices, most notably one persistent voice. His attempts to silence it lead him down a disturbing path, uncovering a sinister conspiracy involving control – of both mind and body.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1
  26. 26Cold SoulsMovie · 2009 · 101m · Comedy, Drama, FantasyPaul is struggling with his understanding of 'Uncle Vanya' and becomes overwhelmed by anxiety. While searching for answers, he finds a potential solution in a New Yorker article about a company that claims to ease suffering by removing souls. He decides to use their services, only to learn that his soul is surprisingly small – about the size of a chickpea.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0
  27. 27Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) AdvanceMovie · 2009 · 112m · Animation, Science Fiction, ActionWhen humanity faces extinction from monstrous beings known as Angels, the U.N. Special Agency NERV deploys two new pilots to protect Tokyo-3: the enigmatic Makinami Mari Illustrious and the driven Asuka Langley Shikinami. Simultaneously, Gendo Ikari and SEELE secretly initiate a project involving both Rei and Shinji.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.8
  28. 282012Movie · 2009 · 158m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionGeophysicist Dr. Adrian Helmsley discovers that solar storms are causing the Earth's core to heat up, leading to crustal instability. He warns President Wilson that humanity faces extinction unless significant preparations are made to save a portion of the population. Simultaneously, writer Jackson Curtis uncovers the same alarming information and fights to protect his family amidst growing global chaos. Volcanic eruptions and earthquakes of unprecedented magnitude begin to devastate the planet as world leaders scramble to build escape vessels.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9
  29. 29District 9Movie · 2009 · 112m · Science FictionThirty years ago, aliens landed on Earth seeking refuge from their own planet's destruction. Confined to a segregated area in South Africa called District 9, they are overseen by Multi-National United, who prioritize exploiting their advanced technology over their well-being. When a company agent contracts a strange virus that begins transforming his DNA, he finds his only sanctuary in District 9.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.5
  30. 30Monsters vs AliensMovie · 2009 · 94m · Animation, Family, AdventureOn her wedding day, Susan Murphy is struck by a meteor containing strange extraterrestrial material and unexpectedly grows to be 49 feet, 11 inches tall. The military takes her into custody, moving her to a secret government facility. There, she is renamed Ginormica and held with a diverse group of other monstrous beings.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.2
  31. 31G.I. Joe: The Rise of CobraMovie · 2009 · 118m · Adventure, Action, ThrillerAcross the globe, from the Egyptian desert to beneath the polar ice caps, the advanced G.I. JOE team employs cutting-edge spy and military technology to combat the ruthless arms dealer Destro and the dangerous Cobra organization. Their mission: to stop Cobra from throwing the world into chaos.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
  32. 32Terminator SalvationMovie · 2009 · 115m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerIn a 2018 ravaged by war, John Connor is the leader of humanity's fight against a growing army of militaristic robots. His mission becomes complicated by the arrival of Marcus Wright, whose origins are unclear. As Connor struggles to understand if Wright is from the future or the past, he must decide whether to trust him as an ally or consider him a threat.Stream onIMDb 6.5TMDB 6.1
  33. 33Star TrekMovie · 2009 · 127m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureThe galaxy's future depends on two rivals: James Kirk, a rebellious farm boy with a thirst for adventure, and Spock, a Vulcan raised to suppress emotion and embrace logic. Their contrasting approaches create a powerful partnership as they navigate perilous situations with their crew, venturing into uncharted territory. This marks the start of a new chapter in human exploration.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.4
  34. 349Movie · 2009 · 79m · Action, Adventure, AnimationWhen 9 first awakens, he discovers a desolate world devoid of humans. He unexpectedly finds a small group of others like him, sheltering from dangerous machines that hunt them. Though new to the group, 9 persuades them that hiding is not a viable solution.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9
  35. 35WatchmenMovie · 2009 · 163m · Mystery, Action, Science FictionIn a dark, alternate 1985, a government crackdown has ended the era of costumed heroes. When one of these masked veterans is murdered, an investigation begins into who killed them. The surviving heroes reunite to protect themselves, but their investigation reveals a dangerous plot that threatens everyone.Stream onIMDb 7.6TMDB 7.3
  36. 36KnowingMovie · 2009 · 121m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA teacher unearths a time capsule from his son's school containing unsettling predictions. Some have already come true, while others appear imminent. The findings lead him to a disturbing realization: his own family may be connected to the events set to happen.Stream onIMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3
  37. 37PandorumMovie · 2009 · 108m · Action, Horror, MysteryTwo crew members awaken aboard a derelict spacecraft, suffering from amnesia. They have no memory of their identities, the duration of their sleep, or their purpose. As they explore, they realize they are not alone, and the truth of their predicament is far more terrifying than they could have conceived.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6
  38. 38Transformers: Revenge of the FallenMovie · 2009 · 150m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureSam Witwicky tries to settle into an ordinary life, leaving his friends the Autobots behind. However, strange symbols begin appearing in his mind, drawing the attention of the Decepticons. Suddenly, Sam is pulled back into the Transformers' conflict.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 6.2
  39. 39Astro BoyMovie · 2009 · 94m · Animation, Action, FamilyIn the futuristic city of Metro City, Astro Boy (Atom) is a young robot with extraordinary abilities, built by a scientist to resemble his deceased son. Feeling he can't live up to his creator's hopes, Astro sets out on a quest for acceptance. He faces betrayal and enters a dangerous world of robot gladiators, ultimately returning to Metro City to save it and find understanding with the father who rejected him.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  40. 40AvatarMovie · 2009 · 162m · Science Fiction, Action, AdventureIn the 22nd century, a paralyzed Marine is sent to the moon Pandora on a special assignment. He finds himself struggling to choose between obeying his orders and safeguarding the planet's indigenous people.Stream onIMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6
  41. 41Mr. NobodyMovie · 2009 · 141m · Science Fiction, Drama, RomanceNemo Nobody lives a normal life with his wife and three children. Then, one day, he awakens as a mortal, one hundred years old, in the year 2092.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8
  42. 42CarriersMovie · 2009 · 84m · Action, Drama, HorrorA deadly virus has spread worldwide, making everyone vulnerable and untrustworthy. Four friends journey through the American West to a remote beach in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping to find safety and wait out the pandemic. Their escape turns perilous when their car breaks down on a lonely road, triggering a series of events that will determine their destinies.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1
  43. 43The Fourth KindMovie · 2009 · 98m · Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerFor decades, the area around Nome, Alaska, has seen an unusually high number of missing people. The disappearances have baffled the FBI, remaining unexplained. Dr. Abigail Tyler, a psychologist treating local patients, may hold the key to these unsolved cases. Her work suggests evidence of alien abduction.Stream onIMDb 5.9TMDB 6.3
  44. 44MoonMovie · 2009 · 97m · Science Fiction, DramaThree weeks before the end of his three-year assignment, Sam Bell is looking forward to going home. Working alone at a lunar base with his computer assistant, GERTY, he experiences a series of disturbing incidents following an unforeseen accident that disrupts his solitude.Stream onIMDb 7.8TMDB 7.6
  45. 45Race to Witch MountainMovie · 2009 · 98m · Adventure, Family, FantasyA taxi driver's ordinary night takes a turn when he picks up two teenage runaways. The teens have extraordinary abilities and are fleeing from those who want to harm them.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8
  46. 46Universal Soldier: RegenerationMovie · 2010 · 97m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionAt Chernobyl, terrorists threaten a nuclear disaster. The world's last chance is to reactivate Luc Deveraux, a retired Universal Soldier. Reprogrammed for combat, Deveraux faces his old enemy and a new, advanced Universal Soldier that appears virtually invincible.Stream onIMDb 5.3TMDB 5.7
  47. 47GamerMovie · 2009 · 95m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionA revolutionary mind-control technology has swept the world. "Slayers," a popular online multiplayer game, lets players control real people. Simon controls Kable, the game's top player. Kable's ultimate goal is to reclaim his identity and freedom by defeating the game's creator.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7
  48. 48Wonder WomanMovie · 2009 · 74m · Action, Adventure, AnimationOn the hidden island of Themyscira, the Amazons, a powerful race of female warriors, have raised Princess Diana. Diana is exceptionally beautiful, graceful, and strong. When an American Army pilot, Steve Trevor, crashes on the island, Diana breaks Amazon law by joining him as he returns to the world of men.Stream onIMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2
  49. 49Planet 51Movie · 2009 · 91m · Animation, Family, ComedyAstronaut Captain Chuck Baker lands on Planet 51, a world that looks like 1950s America. He tries to escape being captured, find his spaceship, and get back to Earth. He teams up with a kind little green alien to do it.Stream onIMDb 6.0TMDB 5.9
  50. 50Land of the LostMovie · 2009 · 102m · Adventure, Science Fiction, ComedyDr. Rick Marshall, a scientist past his prime, gets caught in a space-time vortex with his intelligent research assistant Holly and survivalist Will. They find themselves in a world overrun by dinosaurs and slow-moving creatures called Sleestaks. With no weapons and limited skills, the unlikely trio must depend on their only friend, a primate named Chaka, to survive and find a way back home.Stream onIMDb 5.4TMDB 5.4
  51. 51Aliens in the AtticMovie · 2009 · 86m · Adventure, Comedy, FamilyWhen aliens attack, a group of children must defend their family's vacation home.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 5.7
  52. 52The Butterfly Effect 3: RevelationsMovie · 2009 · 90m · Science Fiction, Thriller, DramaA man uses his ability to travel through time to investigate his girlfriend's death and prevent an innocent man's execution. His actions inadvertently unleash a vengeful serial killer.Stream onIMDb 5.5TMDB 5.5