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The Fifth Element1997 • 126 min • Budget $90M • Box office $263MScience Fiction, Action, AdventureIn 2257, humanity's future depends on an unlikely hero: a taxi driver. He's drawn into a mission to protect a young girl, who holds a vital piece of the puzzle for all…7.67.613+
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Woman in the Moon1929 • 170 minDrama, Science Fiction, RomanceA driven scientist discovers gold on the moon and builds a rocket to establish a mining operation, assembling a diverse crew for the journey. But as launch day nears, tensions flare among…7.27.3
Frankenstein Meets the Space Monster1965 • 79 min • Budget $60KHorror, Science FictionIn this science fiction story, Martian Princess Marcuzan and her advisor Dr. Nadir launch a desperate mission to save their planet. After an atomic war eliminates the female population on Mars, they…4.63.8
Star Command1996 • 97 minA group of young, eager space cadets take their first flight into space and quickly discover their training exercise was a real attack. Suddenly alone against a powerful enemy, they must find…4.75.2
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Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket1989 • 180 minDuring the last days of the One Year War, a Zeon special forces team enters a colony to learn about a new Gundam. A 10-year-old boy named Alfred Izuruha befriends Zeon pilot…7.78.1
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Solaris1972 • 167 minA psychologist is dispatched to a space station orbiting the planet Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and growing mental instability among the crew. He uncovers a disturbing truth: the…7.87.96+
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Flash Gordon: The Greatest Adventure of All1982 • 95 minFlash Gordon, Dale Arden, and Dr. Hans Zarkov journey to the planet Mongo to confront the tyrannical Emperor Ming the Merciless.6.07.5
Geostorm2017 • 109 min • Budget $120M • Box office $221MAction, Science Fiction, ThrillerFollowing a series of devastating natural disasters, world leaders established a global satellite network designed to regulate the climate and ensure human safety. However, the system intended to protect Earth has malfunctioned…6.15.413+
Passengers2016 • 116 min • Budget $110M • Box office $303MDrama, Romance, Science FictionA spaceship carrying thousands of colonists to a faraway planet experiences a problem with its hibernation pods. Unexpectedly, two passengers are awakened ninety years before their scheduled arrival.7.07.013+
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The Black Hole1979 • 98 min • Budget $20M • Box office $35MAdventure, Science Fiction, ActionA sci-fi thriller about the crew of the USS Palomino, returning to Earth when they unexpectedly find another ship, the USS Cygnus, near a black hole. Initially excited by the discovery, the…5.85.96+
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Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack1979 • 108 minHorror, Science FictionDuring a continuing war, the crew of Battlestar Galactica is hopeful when they discover the seemingly lost Battlestar Pegasus. Both ships are running out of fuel and constantly threatened by the Cylons,…7.06.80+
Spaceballs1987 • 96 min • Budget $22M • Box office $38MComedy, Science FictionIn this fun sci-fi adventure, the villainous Dark Helmet plots to kidnap Princess Vespa and control her planet’s air. Space adventurer Lone Starr is asked to save the day, partnering with his…6.97.16+
Journey to the Seventh Planet1962 • 77 min • Budget $74KAdventure, Horror, Science FictionA team of astronauts journeys to Uranus to explore its secrets. Their mission changes when they encounter a massive, mysterious brain that creates realistic illusions. While exploring Uranus's dangerous environment, the crew…4.84.7
The Green Slime1968 • 90 minScience Fiction, HorrorAstronauts aboard a space station must intercept a massive asteroid on a collision course with Earth. Their mission to destroy the asteroid takes a dangerous turn when they unknowingly bring a sinister…5.24.90+
The Time Guardian1987 • 87 minScience FictionIn a bleak future, humanity faces extinction, its last survivors living within the City, a massive structure existing outside of normal space and time. As civilization collapses, these people – the final…4.94.36+
Morons from Outer Space1985 • 90 minComedy, Science FictionFour aliens – Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian – embark on an interstellar journey filled with boredom and games while waiting for their next assignment. During a playful moment, Sandra, Desmond, and…4.84.513+
Galaxina1980 • 95 min • Budget $5M • Box office $4MComedy, Science FictionIn the near future, a Space Police cruiser travels the stars, commanded by Captain Cornelius Butt and crewed by a diverse team. Galaxina, a highly advanced android with lifelike beauty and artificial…4.03.717+
Gayniggers from Outer Space1992 • 26 minComedy, Science FictionA satirical comedy follows aliens on a galaxy-wide mission: to free men from what they see as female control. They decide Earth is ideal for a society of only men, aiming to…4.75.8
Ambition2014 • 6 minScience Fiction, History, MysteryOn an alien planet, a young apprentice faces the challenge of mastering nanotechnology while trying to earn the respect of her mysterious mentor. Will she achieve her ambitious goals, potentially revolutionizing life…6.77.1
(T)Raumschiff Surprise - Periode 12004 • 87 min • Budget $9M • Box office $76MComedy, Science Fiction, AdventureCenturies after humans colonized Mars, Regulator Rogul and Lord Jens Maul command a Martian force to invade Earth. Queen Metaphor turns to the gay heroes on the spaceship *Surprise* – Captain Kork,…6.25.5
Wing Commander1999 • 100 min • Budget $30M • Box office $11MScience Fiction, Action, Adventure"Wing Commander" tells the story of pilots Christopher Blair and Todd "Maniac" Marshall who team up aboard the Tiger Claw, a advanced spacecraft. They are on a mission to defend Earth from…4.84.413+
Elli2020 • 29 minElli is a techno DJ passionate about electronic music. Her daughter Toni mostly lives with her father and is only with Elli on weekends. A planned mother-daughter weekend is disrupted when Elli…0.06.9
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms1999 • 94 minAction, Science Fiction, Adventure"Crusade," a sci-fi series continuing the story of "Babylon 5," explores the escalating conflict between humanity and the enigmatic Shadows. This sequel combines space adventure, political maneuvering, and character drama as the…6.97.16+
The Ewok Adventure1984 • 96 min • Budget $3MAdventure, Family, FantasyA heartwarming adventure follows Wicket, an Ewok from Endor, as he teams up with a group of creatures to help two lost human children, Mace and Cindel, find their families. Wicket and…5.95.30+
The Dark Side of the Moon1990 • 91 min • Budget $1MHorror, Action, ThrillerIn 2022, a strange malfunction strands the crew of an exploratory spaceship on the moon's dark side. As their fuel and oxygen run out, their situation becomes increasingly desperate. A chance discovery…5.04.917+
Stargate1994 • 121 min • Budget $55M • Box office $196MAction, Adventure, Science FictionIn this science fiction adventure, explorers uncover an alien teleportation device buried in ancient Egyptian sands, sparking a cosmic mystery. They travel to a distant planet and discover a civilization strikingly similar…7.07.013+
The Astronaut's Wife1999 • 109 min • Budget $75M • Box office $19MDrama, Science Fiction, ThrillerThe film tells the story of astronaut Spencer Armacost, who returns from a close call in space. Wanting to be closer to his wife Jillian, he chooses a quiet desk job instead…5.65.417+
The Impossible Voyage1904 • 20 min • Budget $10KAdventure, Comedy, FantasyA team of explorers from the Geographic Society undertakes an ambitious journey to conquer different forms of transportation and reach the Sun via the Alps. Their quest takes an unexpected turn when…7.27.4
A Trip to Mars1918 • 81 minScience Fiction, Adventure, FantasyCaptain Avanti Planetaros undertakes a remarkable journey into deep space, driven by his late father's passion for astronomy and defying the doubts of those around him, including Professor Dubius. He teams up…6.46.4
SpaceCamp1986 • 107 min • Budget $18M • Box office $9MFamily, Adventure, Science Fiction"Space Camp Adventure" follows Andie Bergstrom, an astronaut about to launch on her first mission. She, her NASA husband Zach, and four teenage campers from their summer space camp unexpectedly embark on…5.95.86+
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Fortress 22000 • 92 min • Budget $11MScience Fiction, ActionSeven years after the events of the first Fortress movie, Brennick and his family are still fleeing. They finally surrender, only to be held captive in a new, advanced fortress prison in…5.14.517+
Robinson Crusoe on Mars1964 • 110 min • Budget $1MScience Fiction, AdventureOn Mars, a lone astronaut is stranded with only his mischievous monkey companion. Facing harsh conditions, he must find ways to secure vital resources like oxygen, water, and food. As days turn…6.36.4
Izo2004 • 128 minAction, Drama, FantasyIzo, an assassin working for a Tosa lord and the Imperial court, is captured and crucified after killing many of the Shogun's soldiers. But instead of dying, his rage sends him hurtling…6.16.1
Stargate: The Ark of Truth2008 • 101 min • Budget $7M • Box office $8MAction, Adventure, Science FictionSG-1 seeks an ancient weapon to combat the Ori, and their search leads them to a surprising location: the Ori's home galaxy. As the Ori prepare an attack on Earth, SG-1 journeys…7.17.2
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Moonraker1979 • 126 min • Budget $34M • Box office $210MAction, Adventure, ThrillerJames Bond is assigned to investigate the theft of Moonraker, a state-of-the-art space shuttle owned by Drax Industries. His mission leads him from California to the opulent headquarters of Hugo Drax, a…6.26.36+
Mars Attacks!1996 • 106 min • Budget $70M • Box office $101MComedy, Fantasy, Science FictionThis film follows three teenagers – Berg, Pete, and Sharon – as they navigate the challenges of growing up. Relying on each other through personal struggles and shared experiences, they form a…6.46.413+
Armageddon1998 • 151 min • Budget $140M • Box office $553MAction, Thriller, Science FictionWhen a large asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, NASA administrator Dan Truman believes the only solution is to drill into it and detonate a nuclear weapon. He hires the…6.86.713+
Heavy Metal 20002000 • 88 min • Budget $15MAction, Adventure, AnimationWhen miner Tyler finds a fragment of the Loc-Nar, he becomes consumed by a desire for power and eternal life. Heading to a planet rumored to grant youth, he destroys a space…6.05.417+
Fantastic Planet1973 • 72 minAnimation, Science FictionOn the planet Ygam, two species coexist in a world of inequality: the spiritually advanced Draags, who see the human-like Oms as inferior beings to be used for amusement, and the Oms,…7.67.66+
Prelude to Axanar2014 • 21 minPrelude to Axanar is a short film providing a historical overview of the events leading up to the Battle of Axanar, the main event in the film *Axanar*, set for release later…6.88.2
When Worlds Collide1951 • 83 min • Budget $936K • Box office $1MScience Fiction, DramaAstronomers discover a star is headed for Earth. The danger escalates when its planet will pass close to us just days before impact, causing widespread destruction. Scientists race to build a rocket…6.36.60+
