Sci-fi films set in outer space — exploration, alien encounters, and cosmic adventures.
Space Adventure Movies — 85 entries in the movies category, sortable by Title, Year, Director. Every row is ranked by community votes, giving you a crowd-sourced perspective you won't find on Wikipedia or IMDb.
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The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
The Empire Strikes Back
1980
Irvin Kershner
8.4
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
United States of America
124
The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2...
Avengers: Infinity War
2018
Joe Russo
8.2
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
United States of America
149
As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and ...
Avengers: Endgame
2019
Anthony Russo
8.2
Adventure, Science Fiction, Action
United States of America
181
After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what...
Star Wars
1977
George Lucas
8.2
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
United States of America
121
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo R2-D2 and C-3PO to rescue the beautiful princess and restore peace and justice...
WALL·E
2008
Andrew Stanton
8.1
Animation, Family, Science Fiction
United States of America
98
After hundreds of years doing what he was built for, WALL•E— a robot designed to clean up the earth—discovers a new purpose in life when he meets a sleek search robot named EVE. EVE comes to realize that WALL•E has inadvertently stumbled upon the key to the planet's future, and races back to spac...
2001: A Space Odyssey
1968
Stanley Kubrick
8.1
Science Fiction, Mystery, Adventure
United Kingdom
149
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
Dune: Part Two
2024
Denis Villeneuve
8.1
Science Fiction, Adventure
United States of America
167
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can ...
Guardians of the Galaxy
2014
James Gunn
7.9
Action, Science Fiction, Adventure
United States of America
121
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.
Return of the Jedi
1983
Richard Marquand
7.9
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
United States of America
132
Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, the Emperor prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star, and the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station. Luke Skywalker confronts Darth Vader in a final climacti...
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
2023
James Gunn
7.9
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
United States of America
150
Peter Quill, still reeling from the loss of Gamora, must rally his team around him to defend the universe along with protecting one of their own. A mission that, if not completed successfully, could quite possibly lead to the end of the Guardians as we know them.
Dune
2021
Denis Villeneuve
7.8
Science Fiction, Adventure
United States of America
155
Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most...
Solaris
1972
Andrei Tarkovsky
7.8
Drama, Science Fiction, Mystery
Soviet Union
167
A psychologist is sent to a space station orbiting a planet called Solaris to investigate the death of a doctor and the mental problems of cosmonauts on the station. He soon discovers that the water on the planet is a type of brain which brings out repressed memories and obsessions.
The Martian
2015
Ridley Scott
7.7
Drama, Adventure, Science Fiction
United States of America
141
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and f...
Cowboy Bebop: The Movie
2001
Shinichiro Watanabe
7.7
Action, Animation, Science Fiction
Japan
115
The year is 2071. Following a terrorist bombing, a deadly virus is released on the populace of Mars and the government has issued the largest bounty in history, for the capture of whoever is behind it. The bounty hunter crew of the spaceship Bebop; Spike, Faye, Jet and Ed, take the case with hope...
Avatar
2009
James Cameron
7.6
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
United States of America
162
In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
2017
James Gunn
7.6
Science Fiction, Adventure, Action
United States of America
137
The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill's true parentage.
The Fifth Element
1997
Luc Besson
7.6
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
France
126
In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.
Treasure Planet
2002
Ron Clements
7.6
Science Fiction, Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
United States of America
96
When space galleon cabin boy Jim Hawkins discovers a map to an intergalactic "loot of a thousand worlds," a cyborg cook named John Silver teaches him to battle supernovas and space storms on their journey to find treasure.
Planet of the Apes
1968
Franklin J. Schaffner
7.6
Science Fiction, Adventure, Drama, Action
United States of America
112
Astronaut Taylor crash lands on a distant planet ruled by apes who use a primitive race of humans for experimentation and sport. Soon Taylor finds himself among the hunted, his life in the hands of a benevolent chimpanzee scientist.
Fantastic Planet
1973
René Laloux
7.6
Animation, Science Fiction
Czechoslovakia
72
On the planet Ygam, the Draags, extremely technologically and spiritually advanced blue humanoids, consider the tiny Oms, human beings descendants of Terra's inhabitants, as ignorant animals. Those who live in slavery are treated as simple pets and used to entertain Draag children; those who live...
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
2016
Gareth Edwards
7.5
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
United States of America
133
A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.
Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith
2005
George Lucas
7.5
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
United States of America
140
When the sinister Sith unveil a thousand-year-old plot to rule the galaxy, the Republic crumbles and from its ashes rises the evil Galactic Empire. Jedi hero Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.
Star Trek
2009
J.J. Abrams
7.4
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
United States of America
127
The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership...
Serenity
2005
Joss Whedon
7.4
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
United States of America
119
When the renegade crew of Serenity agrees to hide a fugitive on their ship, they find themselves in an action-packed battle between the relentless military might of a totalitarian regime who will destroy anything – or anyone – to get the girl back and the bloodthirsty creatures who roam the uncha...
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982
Nicholas Meyer
7.4
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Thriller
United States of America
113
The starship Enterprise and its crew is pulled back into action when old nemesis, Khan, steals a top secret device called Project Genesis.
Total Recall
1990
Paul Verhoeven
7.3
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
United States of America
113
Construction worker Douglas Quaid's obsession with the planet Mars leads him to visit Recall, a company that manufactures memories. When his memory implant goes wrong, Doug can no longer be sure what is and isn't reality.
Star Trek: First Contact
1996
Jonathan Frakes
7.3
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure, Thriller
United States of America
111
The Borg, a relentless race of cyborgs, are on a direct course for Earth. Violating orders to stay away from the battle, Captain Picard and the crew of the newly-commissioned USS Enterprise E pursue the Borg back in time to prevent the invaders from changing Federation history and assimilating th...
Avatar: Fire and Ash
2025
James Cameron
7.3
Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy
United States of America
198
In the wake of the devastating war against the RDA and the loss of their eldest son, Jake Sully and Neytiri face a new threat on Pandora: the Ash People, a violent and power-hungry Na'vi tribe led by the ruthless Varang. Jake's family must fight for their survival and the future of Pandora in a c...
Forbidden Planet
1956
Fred M. Wilcox
7.3
Science Fiction, Adventure
United States of America
98
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone survivor and warned of destruction by an invisible force if they don't turn back immed...
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
2015
J.J. Abrams
7.2
Adventure, Action, Science Fiction
United States of America
136
Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.
Gravity
2013
Alfonso Cuarón
7.2
Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
United Kingdom
91
Dr. Ryan Stone, a brilliant medical engineer, is on her first Shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalski in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The Shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalski completely alone-tethered...
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
1986
Leonard Nimoy
7.2
Science Fiction, Adventure
United States of America
118
When a huge alien probe enters the galaxy and begins to vaporize Earth's oceans, Kirk and his crew must travel back in time in order to bring back whales and save the planet.
Starship Troopers
1997
Paul Verhoeven
7.1
Adventure, Action, Thriller, Science Fiction
United States of America
129
Set in the future, the story follows a young soldier named Johnny Rico and his exploits in the Mobile Infantry. Rico's military career progresses from recruit to non-commissioned officer and finally to officer against the backdrop of an interstellar war between mankind and an arachnoid species kn...
Galaxy Quest
1999
Dean Parisot
7.1
Comedy, Science Fiction, Adventure
United States of America
102
For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set off on a thrilling and often dangerous mission in space ... until their series was cancelled! Now, twenty years later, aliens under attack have mistaken ...
Space Sweepers
2021
Jo Sung-hee
7.1
Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
South Korea
136
When the crew of a space junk collector ship called The Victory discovers a humanoid robot named Dorothy that's known to be a weapon of mass destruction, they get involved in a risky business deal which puts their lives at stake.
The Creator
2023
Gareth Edwards
7
Science Fiction, Action, Adventure
Canada
134
Amid a future war between the human race and the forces of artificial intelligence, a hardened ex-special forces agent grieving the disappearance of his wife, is recruited to hunt down and kill the Creator, the elusive architect of advanced AI who has developed a mysterious weapon with the power ...
The Space Between Us
2017
Peter Chelsom
7
Romance, Adventure, Science Fiction, Drama
China
121
A young man raised by scientists on Mars returns to Earth to find his father.
Independence Day
1996
Roland Emmerich
6.9
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
United States of America
145
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The l...
Pitch Black
2000
David Twohy
6.9
Thriller, Science Fiction, Action
United States of America
108
When their ship crash-lands on a remote planet, the marooned passengers soon learn that escaped convict Riddick isn't the only thing they have to fear. Deadly creatures lurk in the shadows, waiting to attack in the dark, and the planet is rapidly plunging into the utter blackness of a total eclip...
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