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Cloverfield
Cloverfield
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 78%
Metacritic: 64/100
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Runtime: 85 min
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: 5 wins & 34 nominations
Writer: Drew Goddard
Actors: Mike Vogel, Jessica Lucas, Lizzy Caplan
Language: English, Russian, French, Japanese
Country: United States
The Cloverfield movie is a found footage-style sci-fi thriller that follows a group of friends as they navigate through a monster attack on New York City. As they struggle to survive, they document their experiences and uncover the horrifying truth behind the creature’s origins.
District 9
District 9
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 90%
Metacritic: 81/100
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Runtime: 112 min
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 31 wins & 117 nominations total
Writer: Neill Blomkamp, Terri Tatchell
Actors: Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope
Language: English, Nyanja, Afrikaans, Zulu, Xhosa, Sotho
Country: South Africa, United States, New Zealand, Canada
District 9 is a science fiction film set in a dystopian future where extraterrestrial refugees are confined to a slum-like district in Johannesburg. The story follows a government agent who becomes infected with alien DNA and must find a way to escape his own impending transformation while uncovering a conspiracy surrounding the aliens’ mistreatment.
Signs
Signs
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 75%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: 3 wins & 34 nominations
Writer: M. Night Shyamalan
Actors: Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin
Language: English, Portuguese
Country: United States
The Signs movie is a science fiction thriller that follows a former priest who discovers mysterious crop circles on his farm, leading him to question the existence of extraterrestrial life and the meaning behind these signs. As he tries to protect his family from an alien invasion, he learns to confront his own faith and fears.
Independence Day
Independence Day
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 145 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 35 wins & 35 nominations total
Writer: Dean Devlin, Roland Emmerich
Actors: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum
Language: English
Country: United States
The Independence Day movie is about humanity’s fight against a technologically advanced alien race that invades Earth on July 4th. A group of brave individuals, including a skilled pilot and a scientist, join forces to save the world from annihilation.
War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
Internet Movie Database: 6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 76%
Metacritic: 73/100
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Runtime: 116 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 3 Oscars. 16 wins & 49 nominations total
Writer: Josh Friedman, David Koepp, H.G. Wells
Actors: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Tim Robbins
Language: English, Czech, Hungarian
Country: United States, Canada, Japan
The War of the Worlds movie is a science fiction thriller about an alien invasion that threatens to wipe out humanity. It follows a father’s desperate struggle to protect his children and survive in the face of overwhelming destruction.
The Fourth Kind
The Fourth Kind
Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 18%
Metacritic: 34/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: 1 nomination
Writer: Olatunde Osunsanmi, Terry Robbins
Actors: Milla Jovovich, Elias Koteas, Will Patton
Language: English, Aboriginal
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Bulgaria
“The Fourth Kind is a psychological thriller that combines found footage with dramatized reenactments to depict the alleged true events of a psychologist investigating a series of mysterious disappearances in Nome, Alaska. As she delves deeper into the cases, she discovers a disturbing connection to alien abductions and uncovers a terrifying truth.”
Apollo 18
Apollo 18
Internet Movie Database: 5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 24%
Metacritic: 24/100
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Runtime: 86 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: 1 win & 2 nominations
Writer: Brian Miller, Cory Goodman
Actors: Warren Christie, Lloyd Owen, Ryan Robbins
Language: English
Country: Canada, United States
The Apollo 18 movie is a found footage horror film that presents a fictional story of a secret Apollo mission to the moon, where the astronauts encounter mysterious and deadly creatures. The film is presented as recovered footage from the mission, suggesting a government cover-up of the events.
The X-Files: Fight the Future
The Making of 'The X Files: Fight the Future'
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
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Runtime: 27 min
Genre: Documentary, Sci-Fi, Short
Awards: N/A
Writer: Spencer Davis Gray
Actors: Mitch Pileggi, Chris Carter, Rob Bowman, David Duchovny
Language: English
Country: USA
“The X-Files: Fight the Future” is a science fiction thriller that follows FBI agents Mulder and Scully as they investigate a government conspiracy involving an alien virus that threatens to wipe out humanity. They must uncover the truth and prevent the impending global catastrophe.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Internet Movie Database: 5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 21%
Metacritic: 40/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: 2 wins & 5 nominations
Writer: David Scarpa, Edmund H. North
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Kathy Bates
Language: English, Mandarin
Country: United States, Canada
“The Day the Earth Stood Still” is a science fiction film about an alien visitor who arrives on Earth with a warning for humanity about the destructive nature of their actions. As tensions rise, he must convince humanity to change their ways to avoid catastrophic consequences.
Battleship
Battleship
Internet Movie Database: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 34%
Metacritic: 41/100
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Runtime: 131 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: 4 wins & 16 nominations
Writer: Jon Hoeber, Erich Hoeber
Actors: Alexander Skarsgård, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States, Japan
The Battleship movie is about a fleet of naval warships that must defend Earth against an alien invasion, using strategic tactics and advanced weaponry. As the battle intensifies, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Mars Attacks!
Mars Attacks!
Internet Movie Database: 6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 56%
Metacritic: 52/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi
Awards: 3 wins & 19 nominations
Writer: Len Brown, Woody Gelman, Wally Wood
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Pierce Brosnan, Sarah Jessica Parker
Language: English, French
Country: United States, Japan, United Kingdom
“Mars Attacks!” is a science fiction comedy film about a group of Martians who invade Earth with the intention of annihilating humanity. As chaos ensues, a diverse group of humans must come together to find a way to defeat the Martians and save the planet.
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 94%
Metacritic: 90/100
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Runtime: 138 min
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 16 wins & 40 nominations total
Writer: Steven Spielberg, Hal Barwood, Jerry Belson
Actors: Richard Dreyfuss, François Truffaut, Teri Garr
Language: English, French, Spanish, Hindi
Country: United States, United Kingdom, China
“Close Encounters of the Third Kind” is a science fiction film directed by Steven Spielberg. It follows a group of individuals who have extraordinary encounters with unidentified flying objects, leading them to uncover a government conspiracy and ultimately make contact with an alien civilization.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 99%
Metacritic: 92/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Adventure, Family, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 52 wins & 38 nominations total
Writer: Melissa Mathison
Actors: Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote
Language: English
Country: United States
“E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” is a heartwarming science fiction film about a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth and helps him return home while evading government authorities. It explores themes of friendship, family, and the power of connection.
Men in Black
Men in Black
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 98 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 22 wins & 39 nominations total
Writer: Lowell Cunningham, Ed Solomon
Actors: Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United States
The Men in Black movie is about a secret organization that monitors and regulates extraterrestrial activity on Earth, with agents tasked to protect the planet from alien threats while keeping their existence hidden from the public.
The Abyss
The Abyss
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 140 min
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Awards: Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 16 nominations total
Writer: James Cameron
Actors: Ed Harris, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Michael Biehn
Language: English
Country: United States
“The Abyss is a science fiction film about a team of deep-sea oil drillers who encounter a mysterious and powerful alien species while investigating the wreckage of a nuclear submarine. As tensions rise between the crew and the military, they must navigate the treacherous depths of the ocean to prevent a catastrophic event and establish communication with the extraterrestrial beings.”
Contact
Contact
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 68%
Metacritic: 62/100
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Runtime: 150 min
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 14 wins & 32 nominations total
Writer: James V. Hart, Michael Goldenberg, Carl Sagan
Actors: Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, Tom Skerritt
Language: English, Spanish, German, Russian
Country: United States
The movie “Contact” is about a scientist who makes contact with an alien civilization through a mysterious signal received from space, leading to a journey of discovery and exploration of faith, science, and the nature of human existence.
The Thing
The Thing
Internet Movie Database: 8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 84%
Metacritic: 57/100
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Runtime: 109 min
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi
Awards: 5 nominations
Writer: Bill Lancaster, John W. Campbell Jr.
Actors: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David
Language: English, Norwegian
Country: United States, Canada
“The Thing” is a sci-fi horror film about a group of researchers in Antarctica who encounter a shape-shifting alien organism that assimilates and imitates its victims, leading to paranoia and suspense as they try to survive and determine who is still human.”
Predator
Predator
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 47/100
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Runtime: 107 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Horror
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 6 nominations total
Writer: Jim Thomas, John Thomas
Actors: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Kevin Peter Hall
Language: English, Spanish, Russian
Country: United States, Mexico
The Predator movie is about a group of military veterans who must fight against an alien predator that is hunting them down on Earth. As they try to survive, they uncover a government conspiracy involving the aliens.
Aliens
Aliens
Internet Movie Database: 8.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: 84/100
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Runtime: 137 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
Awards: Won 2 Oscars. 20 wins & 25 nominations total
Writer: James Cameron, David Giler, Walter Hill
Actors: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn
Language: English, Spanish
Country: United Kingdom, United States
The Aliens movie is about a group of space marines who are sent to investigate a colony on a distant planet after contact is lost. They discover that the colony has been overrun by deadly xenomorph aliens, and must fight to survive and escape.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Internet Movie Database: 7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 93%
Metacritic: 75/100
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Runtime: 115 min
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi
Awards: 3 wins & 10 nominations
Writer: W.D. Richter, Jack Finney
Actors: Donald Sutherland, Brooke Adams, Jeff Goldblum
Language: English, French
Country: United States
“Invasion of the Body Snatchers” is a science fiction horror film about an alien species that replaces humans by duplicating their bodies while they sleep, leading to a battle for survival as a small group of people try to escape being taken over.