New science fiction movies in 2024 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2024 in cinema and on VOD
The Empire
DIRECTOR: Bruno Dumont CAST: Anamaria Vartolomei, Camille Cottin & Lyna Khoudri In Northern France, a quaint village is about to become chaotic with some new visitors. These visitors don’t come from other countries, but from another world. Extraterrestrial knights have descended on this community and plan to use its landscape as their own low-key battlefield. Can this village continue on with such an absurd war in their backyards? This comedic sci-fi tale comes from the mind of writer and director Bruno Dumont (Joan of Arc, Slack Bay, Camille Claudel 1915) and features a cast that includes Camille Cottin, Lyna Khoudri, Fabrice Luchini, Anamaria Vartolomei, and Bernard Pruvost. Read more
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Spaceman
DIRECTOR: Johan Renck CAST: Adam Sandler, Paul Dano & Carey Mulligan As an adaptation of the book Spaceman of Bohemia by Jaroslav Kalfař, this sci-fi drama centers around the rise of the astronaut Jakub Procházka. Before he rose to such ranks, he was an orphaned child sent to be raised in the Czech countryside with his grandparents. As he grew up, he studied science and progressed to the degree to finally rocket into outer space. This inspiring adventure of science and ambition was directed by Johan Renck (Chernobyl) and features a cast that includes Adam Sandler (Leo, Uncut Gems), Paul Dano (The Batman, Prisoners), Carey Mulligan (Promising Young Woman), Kunal Nayyar (Trolls Band Together), Lena Olin (The Artist’s Wife), and Isabella Rossellini (Blue Velvet). Read more
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Borderlands
DIRECTOR: Eli Roth CAST: Cate Blanchett, Jamie Lee Curtis & Jack Black Director Eli Roth (Death Wish, Thanksgiving, The House With a Clock In Its Walls) helms this big-screen adaptation of the popular video game series. The film follows a ragtag band of outlaws on the planet Pandora. Lilith has ventured to this lawless region to seek out a missing person and finds herself adopting the most unlikely of allies in her quest for a lost daughter, but may end up finding something greater. The ensemble cast includes the talents of Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Bobby Lee, Édgar Ramírez, Ariana Greenblatt, Florian Munteanu, Gina Gershon, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Read more
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Best science fiction movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2024
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated science fiction movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).Poor Things
DIRECTOR: Yorgos Lanthimos CAST: Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo & Willem Dafoe Based on the novel of the same name by Alasdair Gray, Poor Things is a surreal dose of odd and quirky science fiction. The film finds Bella Baxter being resurrected from the dead by a scientist, Dr. Godwin Baxter. Having previously only know prejudice, she experiences a much different world with her new lease on life. She explores this new world with the lawyer Duncan Wedderburn and comes to realize that there’s more to explore. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos (The Lobster) with a screenplay by Tony McNamara (The Favorite), this surreal dose of sci-fi stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe, Ramy Youssef, and Jerrod Carmichael. Read more
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The Pod Generation
DIRECTOR: Sophie Barthes CAST: Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor & Rosalie Craig Parenthood takes a different form in this futuristic version of New York City. A young couple is ready to take the next step in their relationship by having a baby and relying on new technology to make it happen. Artificial wombs and pods make the birthing process more accessible and a much odder experience. But can it still make this couple a solid pair of parents? Written and directed by Sophie Barthes (Cold Souls, Madame Bovary), this romantic comedy set in a sci-fi setting debuted at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and stars the talents of Emilia Clarke, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Rosalie Craig, Vinette Robinson, Kathryn Hunter, and Jean-Marc Barr. Read more
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Distant
DIRECTOR: Josh Gordon, Will Speck CAST: Anthony Ramos, Naomi Scott & Kristofer Hivju An asteroid miner finds himself flung far out of his element when he crashlands on an alien planet. All alone on this planet, he must survive in harsh conditions of rocky terrain, no oxygen, and vicious creatures threatening his chances of survival. His only shot is to find the other survivor, far away on a planet overflowing with danger, and time is running out for making it out alive. Directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck (Office Christmas Party, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile) and written by Spenser Cohen (Extinction), this sci-fi survival adventure stars Anthony Ramos (In the Heights), Naomi Scott (Aladdin), Zachary Quinto (Star Trek), and Kristofer Hivju (Game of Thrones). Read more
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Hello Stranger
DIRECTOR: April Mullen CAST: Robbie Amell, Jordana Brewster & Simu Liu An artificial intelligence takes on a romance in its humanoid form, trying to woo the heart of a widow. But this romantic development does not go unnoticed by a government agent. Cautious of this latest development, the agent investigates further into what could be the rise of a machine revolution that threatens all of mankind. This thrilling sci-fi film centering around the fears of technology growing too fast comes from director April Mullen (Tiny Pretty Things, Blood & Treasure) and screenwriter Ryan Christopher Churchill (Love Your Enemy), with a cast that includes Robbie Amell (Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City), Jordana Brewster (The Integrity of Joseph Chambers), Simu Liu (Shang Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings), Sam Worthington (Avatar), and Alicia Sanz (The Devil Below). Read more
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Rebel Moon
DIRECTOR: Zack Snyder CAST: Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam & Ray Fisher Director Zack Snyder (300, Man of Steel) helms this sci-fi take on samurai epics. Deep in the galaxy, a peaceful colony is threatened by Balisarius and his tyrannical army that seeks to rule with an iron fist. It is only once the colony seeks out warriors willing to fight for justice that the people can beat back against the evils of the universe. With a script by Zack Snyder, Shay Hatten, and Kurt Johnstad, this sci-fi action picture stars Sofia Boutella, Charlie Hunnam, Ray Fisher, Djimon Hounsou, Jena Malone, Corey Stoll, Ed Skrein, Cleopatra Coleman, Fra Fee, Cary Elwes, and Anthony Hopkins. Read more
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Dune: Part Two
DIRECTOR: Denis Villeneuve CAST: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya & Rebecca Ferguson The second half of Frank Herbert’s classic sci-fi novel is covered in this planetary epic. Having endured the tragedy of House Atreides falling on Arrakis, Paul Atreides seeks refuge with the native Freman tribe of the planet. His stay finds him learning how to master his mysterious powers and lead a victory over the encroaching forces of House Harkonnen and the corrupt space Emperor. Denis Villeneuve returns to direct with an all-star ensemble cast that includes Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Zendaya, Charlotte Rampling, Javier Bardem, Florence Pugh, Austin Butler, Léa Seydoux, and Christopher Walken. Read more
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The Mothership
DIRECTOR: Matt Charman CAST: Halle Berry, Omari Hardwick & John Ortiz A rural family finds themselves tackling an alien presence from another world. The Morse family suffers a significant loss after the strange disappearance of Sara’s husband. After finding no leads after a year of searching, the family soon discovers a UFO that may hold the truth about what happened to the missing husband and father. Many secrets are revealed in this thrilling sci-fi adventure aimed at family audiences. Writer/director (Bridge of Spies) helms this exciting film with a cast that includes Halle Berry, Molly Parker, Omari Hardwick, Sydney Lemmon, John Ortiz, and Paul Guilfoyle. Read more
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M3GAN
DIRECTOR: Gerard Johnstone CAST: Jenna Davis, Amie Donald & Violet McGraw The Model 3 Generative Android (nicknamed M3GAN) is an artificial intelligence developed for a lifelike doll. She becomes a friend to children and an ally to adults. The toy becomes the latest companion for the orphaned Cady, seeking a new friend after the recent death of her parents. While M3GAN is friendly in attending to Cady’s need for friendship, the android soon becomes violent in defending Cady from any bully that crosses her path. This mixture of science fiction and horror comes from director Gerard Johnstone and screenwriter Skela Cooper (Malignant), with a cast that includes Allison Williams, Violet McGraw, Ronny Chieng, and Brian Jordan Alvarez. Read more
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Next Exit
DIRECTOR: Mali Elfman CAST: Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli & Rose McIver Humanity has just made the ultimate breakthrough in human research: There is indeed an afterlife! This new information rocks the world to such a degree that people volunteer for painless suicide to travel into the next world as part of a study. Seeking to end their lives, two strangers go on a road trip to do just but end up learning more about themselves and the world on their journey across the United States. Written and directed by Mali Elfman in her directorial debut, this sci-fi dramedy debuted at the Tribeca Film Festival and stars Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose McIver, Karen Gillan, Tongayi Chirisa, and Diva Zappa. Read more
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Moonfall
DIRECTOR: Roland Emmerich CAST: Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson & John Bradley Earth is in great danger when some mysterious force has changed the moon and knocked it out of orbit. This sends the moon directly on a collision course with the planet, threatening to wipe out the entire human race. It’s up to a handful of daring astronauts to lead a last-ditch effort to save the Earth from total devastation. The film is directed and co-written by the disaster movie expert Roland Emmerich (Independence Day, The Day After Tomorrow, 2012) and stars Halle Berry, Patrick Wilson, John Bradley, Michael Peña, Charlie Plummer, Kelly Yu, and Donald Sutherland. Read more
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Escape From Spiderhead
DIRECTOR: Joseph Kosinski CAST: Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller & Jurnee Smollett In the future, imprisonment has changed. Prisoners are now given the option to shave some time off of their sentences if they commit to medical experiments. One such convict is given an experimental drug that causes him to experience more of the emotion that is love. However, as he struggles to digest this feeling, he sets off on a journey to learn the truth more about himself and his emotions. This sci-fi crime drama comes from director Joseph Kosinski (Tron: Legacy, Oblivion) and stars the talents of Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett. Read more
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Oxygen
DIRECTOR: Alexandre Aja CAST: Mélanie Laurent, Mathieu Amalric & Malik Zidi A mysterious woman has just awoken from her cryogenic sleep chamber. Trapped inside her pod, she is running out of oxygen fast and needs to find a way to survive. There’s only one problem: She doesn’t remember how she got there. With a foggy memory, she struggles to piece together the events that led to her being in such a state and try to figure out how to save herself before the oxygen runs out. Directed by Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), this bottled sci-fi story stars Mélanie Laurent, Mathieu Amalric, and Malik Zidi. Read more
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Infinite
DIRECTOR: Antoine Fuqua CAST: Mark Wahlberg, Dylan O'Brien & Rupert Friend D. Eric Maikranz's 2009 novel The Reincarnationist Papers, Infinite tells the story of Evan McCauley (Mark Wahlberg) and his troubles with schizophrenia. With his continuing hallucinations, he finds life a struggle to get through. But he soon discovers that his visions are not just wild fantasies but windows into his past lives. As a mix of science fiction and action, the film is directed by the explosive Antoine Fuqua (Training Day, Olympus Has Fallen, The Equalizer) and additionally stars Dylan O'Brien, Sophie Cookson, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Jason Mantzoukas, Rupert Friend, Toby Jones, and Chiwetel Ejiofor. Read more
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The Matrix 4
DIRECTOR: Lana Wachowski CAST: Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss & Lambert Wilson Lana Wachowski returns to direct the cyberpunk sci-fi epic that placed the directing Wachowski duo on the map. This fourth entry continues the tale of mankind struggling to live in a world that was taken over by robots and forced humans to live in a virtual environment. The revolution of exciting action and thrilling tech continues as the film features the return of such actors as Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss, Jada Pinkett Smith, Lambert Wilson, and Daniel Bernhardt, reprising their roles from previous films. Read more
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Reminiscence
DIRECTOR: Lisa Joy CAST: Hugh Jackman, Rebecca Ferguson & Thandie Newton Hugh Jackman plays Nick Bannister, a tough veteran who finds himself facing a tough future as the seas rise and turn Miami into a place of despair. He dabbles in a bit of hope with technology that allows others to relive their favorite memories. His life changes when he falls in love with Mae (Rebecca Ferguson) and discovers a memory where she may be involved in a series of crimes with violent results. It isn’t long before Nick finds himself venturing down a dark road of hideous secrets in this intriguing sci-fi mystery from director Lisa Joy (Westworld). Read more
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The Last Days of American Crime
DIRECTOR: Olivier Megaton CAST: Anna Brewster, Sharlto Copley & Edgar Ramírez Based on the graphic novel of the same name, this crime thriller takes place in a future where crime has taken an odd turn. The U.S. government, struggling to squash terrorism before it starts, manufactures a special signal that can prevent all crime. How is this possible? The signal apparently manipulates one into never knowing they ever committed a crime. Set in a dystopian future, this series includes the talents of Édgar Ramírez, Anna Brewster, Michael Pitt and Sharlto Copley. Read more
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Tenet
DIRECTOR: Christopher Nolan CAST: John David Washington, Robert Pattinson & Elizabeth Debicki Three years after the epic WWII movie Dunkirk, director Christoper Nolan returns to somewhat familiar ground with Tenet, a metaphysical thriller about timetraveling and international espionage. The story evolves around a agent who is burdened with the task to travel back and forth in time to prevent World Ward III from happening. Read more
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Gemini Man
DIRECTOR: Ang Lee CAST: Will Smith, Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Clive Owen Henry Brogen is a professional hitman who wants to quit. His employers don't want him to, so they create a clone of Henry; a younger and faster version. In order to stay alive, Henry has to better than his younger self. Directed by Ang Lee (Brokeback Mountain, Life of Pi). Read more
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Vivarium
DIRECTOR: Lorcan Finnegan CAST: Imogen Poots, Jesse Eisenberg & Eanna Hardwicke If you enjoyed 'The One I Love', you're going to love ''Vivarium', a sci-fi mindf*ck about an engaged couple looking for a new place. When they start looking for one, they find themselves mysteriously trapped inside a labyrinth-like neighborhood full of identical houses. Read more
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I Am Mother
DIRECTOR: Grant Sputore CAST: Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard-Larsen & Rose Byrne A teenage girl is raised underground by a robot "Mother", designed to repopulate the earth following an extinction event. But their unique bond is threatened when an inexplicable stranger arrives with... Read more
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Fahrenheit 451
DIRECTOR: Ramin Bahrani CAST: Michael B. Jordan, Sofia Boutella, Michael Shannon, Keir Dullea In the not-so distant future. books are forbidden. Guy Montag is a fireman whose task it is to burn books. But he's fed up with the totalitarian system... Read more
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High Life
DIRECTOR: Claire Denis CAST: Robert Pattinson Mia Goth Juliette Binoche One of the most surprising and talked about releases of the year, this sci-fi adventure directed by French arthouse mainstay Claire Denis. The plot evolves around a handful of prisoners that are being sent to a black hole in deep space. Read more
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Ready Player One
DIRECTOR: Steven Spielberg CAST: Tye Sheridan Olivia Cooke Hannah John-Kamen Steven Spielberg is back with another glossy, sci-fi teenage movie. 'Ready Player One' takes place in a dystopian future and evolves around 17-year old Wade Watts, a kid who loses himself in an appealing virtual reality world called OASIS. When the eccentric founder of the game dies, he announces that an enormous amount of money is hidden somewhere in OASIS. Together with a whole bunch of gamers, Wade now has a mission. But of course there are other parties interested too... Read more
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RATING: 82/100
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Annihilation
DIRECTOR: Alex Garland CAST: Natalie Portman Tessa Thompson Oscar Isaac After 'Ex-machina', director Alex Garland is back with another mind blowing sci-fi adventure. Natalie Portman stars as a biologist who's husband has gone missing in a strange bubble where the normal rules of nature do not apply. Now she's leading a mission to retrieve him. Read more
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RATING: 90/100
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Ghost in the Shell
DIRECTOR: Rupert Sanders CAST: Scarlett Johansson Pilou Asbæk Takeshi Kitano It finally arrived, the life-action adaptation of the famous manga 'Ghost in the Shell'. The story of a human-turned-cyborg fighting scum in a dystopian world looks great first of all. Expect Blade Runner-style cityscapes and lush colors. Whether this movie actually adds something is open for debate, as the story falls somewhat flat after an hour or so. But visually, this is one of the most breathtaking films of the year easily. Read more
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RATING: 75/100
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Comet
DIRECTOR: Sam Esmail CAST: Justin Long Emmy Rossum Kayla Servi Set in a parallel universe, the story highlights the six year old relationship of an odd couple who seem so unlikely paired but are perfect together. Read more
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RATING: 68/100
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In Your Eyes
DIRECTOR: Brin Hill CAST: Michael Stahl-David, Zoe Kazan Mark Feuerstein The story depicts a strange telepathic connection between two individuals who live in two different parts of the country; the connection enables them to see and feel each... Read more
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RATING: 71/100
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Midnight Special
DIRECTOR: Jeff Nichols CAST: Michael Shannon Joel Edgerton Kirsten Dunst Vaguely reminiscent of Steven Spielbergs best work, 'Midnight Special' tells the tale of a young boy with a supernatural gift being chased after by both the police and a religious cult. The film has it flaws, but in the hands of a gifted director like Nichols... Read more
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RATING: 72/100
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The Lobster
DIRECTOR: Yorgos Lanthimos CAST: Colin Farrell Rachel Weisz Jessica Barden Greek arthouse director Yorgos Lanthimos returns with a very weird and intriguing dystopian film about a man (Colin Farell) who will be transformed into an animal unless he finds he a partner. Highly recommended! Read more
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RATING: 75/100
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Ex Machina
DIRECTOR: Alex Garland CAST: Alicia Vikander Domhnall Gleeson Oscar Isaac A philosophical and visually overwhelming sci-fi flick about Caleb, a young programmer who is asked to partake in an experiment with a scaringly human-looking robot. It is his task to question the 'humanity' of it. The project is overseen by the enigmatic scientist Nathan. As the experiments continue, Caleb finds himself more and more alarmed by Nathan's eccentric behavior. Read more
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RATING: 86/100
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I Origins
DIRECTOR: Mike Cahill CAST: Michael Pitt Steven Yeun Astrid Bergès-Frisbey Ambitious indie sci-fi drama about an arrogant scientist who thinks he can prove that God does not exist by investigating the evolution of the human eye. Writer/director Mike Cahill previously directed 'Another Earth' (2011). Like that film, 'I Origins' tries to connect big themes like love, science and religion. Sometimes, Cahill tends to pomposity, but nonetheless, 'I Origins' is entertaining and philosophical cinema that raises interesting questions. Read more
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RATING: 83/100
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Interstellar
DIRECTOR: Christopher Nolan CAST: Matthew McConaughey Anne Hathaway Jessica Chastain Any Christopher Nolan project is obsessively monitored by film fans, and lately Nolan has proven himself increasingly interesting for sci-fi fans. He has always been keen on integrating sci-fi elements into his stories, but with Inception (2010, included on the list below) and now Interstellar he seems to be going all the way. In Interstellar the limitations of space travel are surpassed by making use of a newly discovered wormhole. A small group of explorers, among them Matthew McConaughey, will undertake this journey first. Read more
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RATING: 89/100
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Edge Of Tomorrow
DIRECTOR: Doug Liman CAST: Tom Cruise Emily Blunt Bill Paxton Like Bill Murray in 'Groundhog Day', Tom Cruise gets to live the same day again and again. In 'The Edge of Tomorrow', there is slightly more at stake though. Earth is under attack by seemingly invincible aliens. Together with a strong-willed soldier (Emily Blunt), Cruise ends up in a time-loop; the day starts again every time he dies. They have to bond to find a way to beat the aliens and save the human race; time isn't a problem anymore. Easily one of the most entertaining blockbusters of the last couple of years. Read more
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RATING: 82/100
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Under the Skin
DIRECTOR: Jonathan Glazer CAST: Scarlett Johansson Jeremy McWilliams Lynsey Taylor Mackay Psychedelic, wild adaptation of Michel Faber's eponymous novel. Scarlett Johansson stars as 'The Female', a mysterious extraterrestrial creature. disguised as an attractive woman. She roams the streets of Scotland, seducing men and killing them. Along the way, she slowly starts to question her quest on earth. Don't expect a clear narrative here, but be prepared for some truly breathtaking imagery and hallucinatory vibes. This is the 21st-century 'A Space Odyssey'! Read more
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RATING: 90/100
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Arrival
DIRECTOR: Denis Villeneuve CAST: Amy Adams Jeremy Renner Forest Whitaker French-Canadian director Denis Villeneuve (Prisoners, Sicario) first attempt at sci-fi, and what a great one! As could be expected, Villeneuve isn't aiming at grand gestures, but rather keeps it subtle and even somewhat dreamy. Which is a good thing, because in someone else's hands, this film about two scientists finding ways to communicate with alien visitors, could have ended up as a poor 'Independence Day' rip-off. Read more
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RATING: 80/100
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Life
DIRECTOR: Daniel Espinosa CAST: Rebecca Ferguson Jake Gyllenhaal Ryan Reynolds Somewhat in the veins of the great sci-fi flick 'Alien' (1979), 'Life' is the classically themed space horror story of a bunch of scientists seeing themselves faced with hostile extraterrestrials. Read more
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RATING: 83/100
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Mute
DIRECTOR: Duncan Jones CAST: Alexander Skarsgard Paul Rudd Justin Theroux The director of the successful small sci-fi indie Moon now comes with a similarly short title, Mute, set in near-future Berlin about a mute bartenders is searching for a mute woman. Read more
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RATING: 88/100
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Blade Runner 2049
DIRECTOR: Denis Villeneuve CAST: Ryan Gosling Ana de Armas Jared Leto For us this sequel is bigger than Star Wars. The cult film with Harrison Ford set in a dystopian futuristic postmodern version of earth returns after thirty years, now starring Ryan Gosling in the lead as a young LAPD officer. The director in charge is Dennis Villeneuve, an excellent director with titles like Prisoners and Arrival (Check out our best of the decade sci-fi's) to his name. Read more
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RATING: 95/100
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DIRECTOR: Scott Beck, Bryan Woods CAST: Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt & Chloe Coleman An astronaut finds himself exploring the galaxy on his own in unknown territory. His spaceship crash-lands on a mysterious planet, leading to him being stranded in a place he knows nothing about. At first, the planet seems to be devoid of any lifeforms. As his mission continues, he discovers that the planet is not as empty as he once thought. Directed and written by Scott Beck (Haunt) and Bryan Woods (50 States of Fright), this sci-fi thriller stars Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, and Chloe Coleman. Read more
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Dune
DIRECTOR: Denis Villeneuve CAST: Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson & Dave Bautista A mythic and emotionally charged hero's journey, "Dune" tells the story of Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most... Read more
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DIRECTOR: Leigh Whannell CAST: Logan Marshall-Green, Melanie Vallejo, Steve Danielsen, Abby Craden A brutal mugging leaves Grey Trace paralyzed in the hospital and his beloved wife dead. A billionaire inventor soon offers Trace a cure — an artificial intelligence implant called STEM that will... Read more
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Marjorie Prime
DIRECTOR: Michael Almereyda CAST: Stephanie Andujar, Hana Colley, Geena Davis, Hannah Gross A service which creates holographic projections of late family members allows an elderly woman to spend time with a younger version of her deceased husband. Read more
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Bokeh
DIRECTOR: Geoffrey Orthwein & Andrew Sullivan CAST: Maika Monroe Matt O'Leary Arnar Jónsson On a romantic getaway to Iceland, a young American couple wake up one morning to discover every person on earth has disappeared. Their struggle to survive and to... Read more
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RATING: 84/100
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I won’t be arguing that in the 2010’s up to 2017 we have seen a new 2001: A Space Odyssey (although one reminds us of Kubrick), but there are some incredible films made that should be on the best science fiction films of all time list. Here you can at least find films that are worthy to be on the best Sci-fi films of the 2010’s list.
