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Top Sci-Fi Thrills of 2013: From Aliens to Time Travel

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  1. 1Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 1: Ghost PainMovie · 2013 · 58m · Action, Animation, CrimeIn 2027, one year after the fourth major war, New Port City struggles to recover when a bombing, caused by a self-propelled mine, strikes. The investigation takes a turn when a military figure involved in arms deals is murdered. Public Security Section's Daisuke Aramaki meets Motoko Kusanagi, a cyborg hacker working for the military’s 501st Secret Unit. Batou suspects Kusanagi's involvement in the bombing. Meanwhile, Niihama Prefectural Police detective Togusa investigates both the shooting and a prostitute's murder. Kusanagi is under surveillance by Kurutsu, head of the 501st, and their cyborg agents.Stream onIMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0
  2. 2The WebMovie · 2013 · 3m · Comedy, Science Fiction, RomanceBill Gates, founder of Microsoft, secretly implants computer chips into asteroids as part of a sinister plan. A lone hacker must intervene to prevent his scheme.IMDb 9.1TMDB 6.9
  3. 3Doraemon: Nobita's Secret Gadget MuseumMovie · 2013 · 104m · Adventure, Family, AnimationWhen Doraemon is asleep, a notorious thief steals his bell. Without it, Doraemon begins behaving like a regular cat. To retrieve the bell and restore Doraemon to normal, Nobita, Shizuka, Suneo, and Gian journey to the factory where all of Doraemon's inventions are created.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.3
  4. 4Wonder WomanMovie · 2013 · 3m · Action, Fantasy, Science FictionThis is a hundred and fifty seconds of pure fantasy.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3
  5. 5The Frankenstein TheoryMovie · 2013 · 87m · Horror, Science FictionAfter being suspended from his university for unconventional theories, Professor John Venkenheim takes a documentary film crew to the Arctic to prove his work. He believes Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" is a true story hidden as fiction. In the remote, frozen landscape, Venkenheim and his team hunt for the legendary monster – a being shrouded in mystery and violence. Instead of fiction, they discover a horrifying reality far more terrifying than any story, a nightmare with no escape.Stream onIMDb 4.3TMDB 4.4
  6. 6Outpost: Rise of the SpetsnazMovie · 2013 · 87m · Action, Horror, Science FictionThe film delves into the frightening beginnings of the supernatural Nazi soldiers and the events that trigger a vicious, unending conflict. It depicts a massive clash between the Nazis' dark powers and the legendary Spetsnaz, Russia's elite military force renowned for their bravery and intensity.Stream onIMDb 5.0TMDB 5.0
  7. 7Room 8Movie · 2013 · 7m · Drama, Fantasy, Science FictionA new prisoner arrives at a bleak Soviet prison and struggles to adjust. A fellow inmate warns him to avoid a red wooden box on the lower bunk, advising him not to touch it or even think about opening it. The box's secrets are closely guarded. Could it hold the key to his escape?IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.5
  8. 8Skinwalker RanchMovie · 2013 · 86m · Thriller, Horror, Science FictionIn 2010, "Skinwalker Ranch" became known for numerous unexplained events, including UFO sightings and livestock mutilations. The most unsettling incident was the disappearance of ranch owner Hoyt Miller's eight-year-old son, Cody, on November 11, 2010. Almost a year later, Modern Defense Enterprises dispatches a team of experts to investigate these mysteries, unaware that the strange occurrences will intensify with their arrival. As the team delves deeper, tensions build over how far they're willing to go to uncover the ranch's secrets. They grapple with the question of whether the answers are worth risking their lives for, or if abandoning the investigation is the only safe choice – assuming they can even leave.Stream onIMDb 5.1TMDB 5.3
  9. 9PuppyMovie · 2013 · 5m · Animation, Family, ComedyA Minion desperately wants a puppy and hilariously tries to catch a dog, a squirrel, and even a ladybug, but fails each time. Suddenly, a small UFO appears and takes the ladybug. Fascinated, the Minion watches as the UFO beeps and forms a bond with him, becoming his new "puppy." They have fun adventures, with the UFO using its powers to play music and make snacks huge. One night, the UFO shows the Minion its home in space and wants to go back. The Minion emails the UFO's home planet, and a rescue team arrives. Before leaving, the UFO uses a ray to enlarge the ladybug into a puppy-sized friend. Surrounded by friends, the Minion happily welcomes the new companion, ready for more adventures.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.2
  10. 10The WolverineMovie · 2013 · 126m · Action, Science Fiction, AdventureWolverine confronts his greatest enemy in a journey to modern Japan that pushes him to the breaking point – physically, emotionally, and in terms of his own mortality.Stream onIMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4
  11. 11Rio 2096: A Story of Love and FuryMovie · 2013 · 74m · Animation, Drama, History"Rio 2096 – A Story of Love and Fury" is an animated film about an immortal hero and Janaína, the woman he has loved for six centuries. The film’s romance unfolds against a backdrop of Brazilian history, highlighting four distinct periods: colonization, slavery, the Military Regime, and a future in 2096 where a war for water is imminent.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2
  12. 12Battle of the DamnedMovie · 2013 · 88m · Action, Science Fiction, AdventureAfter a devastating viral outbreak, former military soldier Max Gatling guides a small group of survivors and a collection of robots in a fight against a relentless horde of infected.Stream onIMDb 4.5TMDB 4.5
  13. 13Ice SoldiersMovie · 2013 · 95m · Action, Science FictionA scientist unearths three frozen, genetically altered Russians in the Canadian North. When he revives them, he understands he's unleashed a dangerous threat to the West and must do everything possible to prevent them from causing harm.Stream onIMDb 4.4TMDB 5.0
  14. 14PatrickMovie · 2013 · 96m · Horror, Science Fiction, ThrillerPatrick is in a coma in a small private hospital, and his only movement is involuntary spitting. A young nurse, recently separated from her husband, starts working there and feels that Patrick is trying to communicate with her. He appears to be using psychic abilities to influence events happening in her life.Stream onIMDb 4.9TMDB 5.0
  15. 15I'll Follow You DownMovie · 2013 · 93m · Science Fiction, Drama, MysteryWhen a young scientist vanishes during a work trip, his family – his wife and son – face an agonizing ordeal. Years later, they stumble upon a strange finding that offers a glimmer of hope for his return.Stream onIMDb 6.1TMDB 6.0
  16. 16The Hunger Games: Catching FireMovie · 2013 · 146m · Adventure, Action, Science FictionFollowing their win in the Hunger Games, Katniss and Peeta face the repercussions of their victory as rebellion grows throughout Panem. Thrust back into the public eye, they become symbols of hope and defiance while the Capitol plans a new, perilous Games that will reshape the nation's destiny.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4
  17. 17Gintama: The Final Chapter - Be Forever YorozuyaMovie · 2013 · 110m · Action, Comedy, AnimationIn a world without the legendary Shiroyasha, Edo is plunged into unexpected chaos. Sakata Gintoki finds himself in a changed future where he no longer exists. The Yorozuya is gone. Now a shadow of his former self, Gintoki must once again shoulder responsibility to save his friends. He faces a monumental task – potentially the last one for the Yorozuya.IMDb 8.3TMDB 7.9
  18. 18Doctor Who: The Day of the DoctorMovie · 2013 · 77m · Science Fiction, AdventureIn 2013, a terrible event begins at London's National Gallery; in 1562, a deadly plot unfolds in Elizabethan England; and a devastating cosmic battle concludes far away in space. The Doctor must confront his own dangerous history as all of existence hangs in the balance.Stream onIMDb 9.3TMDB 8.2
  19. 19Bounty KillerMovie · 2013 · 93m · Action, Science FictionTwenty years ago, corporations seized control of global governments, sparking devastating Corporate Wars that reshaped the world. From the resulting chaos emerged the Council of Nine, establishing a new order in a bleak era. Seeking revenge for the corporations' destruction, the Council issues death warrants for white-collar criminals. Bounty killers – ranging from inexperienced to highly skilled – now hunt these targets, competing for kills, recognition, and reward. They offer retribution to the survivors of the apocalypse, becoming its unlikely heroes. This is the age of the bounty killer.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.7
  20. 20ScarecrowMovie · 2013 · 85m · Horror, Science Fiction, ActionFor years, it was just a scary story kids told each other. Now, the upcoming Scarecrow Festival is bringing that old fear back to life in a town. Schoolteacher Aaron Harris assigns detention to six students, tasking them with helping his girlfriend Amanda save her family farm from being sold. But the cornfields surrounding the farm hold a chilling legend, and one of the students, Tyler, enjoys sharing it: It never sleeps, it never dies, it can't be stopped, you can hear their cries.Stream onIMDb 4.1TMDB 5.0
  21. 21Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters - Predacons RisingMovie · 2013 · 66m · Action, Animation, Science FictionThe Autobots, Decepticons, Predaking, and Predacons join forces in an unexpected alliance to fight a reborn Unicron.Stream onIMDb 7.5TMDB 8.0
  22. 22The ColonyMovie · 2013 · 95m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerWhen the next ice age forces humanity underground, a small community of survivors must battle a new danger – one more brutal than the frozen world above.Stream onIMDb 5.3TMDB 5.4
  23. 23Dark SkiesMovie · 2013 · 97m · Science Fiction, Thriller, HorrorFrom the makers of Paranormal Activity, Insidious, and Sinister, Dark Skies is a supernatural thriller about a young family in the suburbs. The peaceful life of Daniel and Lacey Barret is shattered as they experience a growing number of unsettling events affecting their family. Realizing they are being hunted by a terrifying and deadly presence, Daniel and Lacey fight to uncover the truth behind the threat to their home.Stream onIMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3
  24. 24RiddickMovie · 2013 · 119m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerBetrayed by his crew and abandoned on a harsh planet, Riddick must fight to survive against deadly creatures. As bounty hunters from across the galaxy arrive to capture him, Riddick manipulates them into serving his plan for revenge. He unleashes a brutal assault on his enemies before returning to his home world of Furya to try and save it from being destroyed.Stream onIMDb 6.4TMDB 6.3
  25. 25Justice League: The Flashpoint ParadoxMovie · 2013 · 81m · Animation, Science Fiction, AdventureThe Flash arrives in a devastated alternate reality and joins forces with different versions of his friends to fix the timeline.Stream onIMDb 8.1TMDB 7.9
  26. 26Star Trek Into DarknessMovie · 2013 · 132m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionThe Enterprise crew returns to find their organization has been destroyed by a powerful enemy. The attack has plunged the world into crisis. Captain Kirk leads a mission to a war-torn planet to stop a dangerous individual. As they fight for survival, the crew faces difficult choices that test their bonds and loyalty to each other.Stream onIMDb 7.7TMDB 7.3
  27. 27Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2Movie · 2013 · 78m · Science Fiction, Action, AnimationWith The Mutants' terror defeated, Batman finds himself facing a familiar enemy seeking a renewed conflict. Simultaneously, the government pressures Superman to intervene and neutralize Batman.Stream onIMDb 8.3TMDB 7.9
  28. 28G.I. Joe: RetaliationMovie · 2013 · 110m · Action, Science Fiction, AdventureAfter being wrongly accused of betraying their country, the G.I. Joe team is ordered disbanded by the President. Now, they must not only continue their fight against Cobra, but also face dangers originating from within the government that threaten to erase them from existence.Stream onIMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7
  29. 29Death Race: InfernoMovie · 2013 · 104m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerCarl Lucas, a skilled racer, has four wins and needs one more to earn his freedom. Before his final race, Lucas and his team are moved to a new prison where they'll compete in a dangerous desert Death Race. Meanwhile, a marketer discovers the potential to expand the Death Race program nationwide.Stream onIMDb 5.4TMDB 5.9
  30. 30The PurgeMovie · 2013 · 85m · Science Fiction, Horror, ThrillerFaced with overflowing prisons, the U.S. government implements twelve-hour periods where all illegal actions are permitted. During one such period, a family is forced to defend their home against an invasion.Stream onIMDb 5.8TMDB 6.2