8 Best Sci-Fi Movies to Watch if You've Seen 'Interstellar' a Hundred Times, Ranked by IMDb
These films share a depth of ideas, an epic scope, and the ability to entertain and make you think.
If you know Interstellar literally by heart, then you're a true connoisseur of intelligent, visually stunning, sweeping science fiction.
We've compiled a list of eight outstanding movies that should take pride of place in any Interstellar fan's collection.
8. 'Ad Astra', 2019
IMDb Score: 6.5/10
Three decades ago, Dr. Clifford and his team embarked on an expedition to Neptune and vanished without a trace. Years later, Earth finds itself in danger when strange activity on Neptune's surface triggers the release of unknown energy emissions.
Roy, a highly qualified and experienced astronaut, is tasked with figuring out what's happening. He must embark on a perilous journey through the solar system to finally understand what happened in the depths of space 30 years ago.
7. 'Annihilation', 2018
IMDb Score: 6.8/10
The story centers on Lena, a biology professor grieving the loss of her husband, Kane, a soldier who disappeared during a covert operation.
When the pale Kane suddenly appears on her bedroom doorstep, Lena is initially overjoyed by his return. However, she soon realizes that something is wrong with him and that he no longer resembles the man she loved.
In order to unravel the mystery of Kane, Lena and a special team must travel to an isolated area where a meteorite landed several years ago.
6. 'Contact', 1997
IMDb Score: 7.5/10
Having long since abandoned her belief in God, astronomer Dr. Ellie hopes to use science to find signs of life beyond Earth.
After another failed attempt, her program is shut down. However, billionaire S.R. Hadden then comes to her aid, offering to personally fund the search for alien life.
Four years later, their efforts bear fruit when Ellie receives an encrypted message from the distant Vega system. After deciphering it, she discovers plans for a mysterious device capable of transporting one person across the universe.
5. 'Gravity', 2013
IMDb Score: 7.7/10
The story follows Dr. Ryan, a medical engineering specialist who is sent into Earth's orbit for the first time to repair the Hubble Space Telescope.
One day, a routine spacewalk with veteran astronaut Matt ends in disaster when satellite debris destroys the shuttle, leaving the astronauts stranded in space.
Cut off from Earth and alone together, Ryan and Matt must find a way to safety before their spacesuits run out of oxygen.
4. 'Moon', 2009
IMDb Score: 7.8/10
After three years on the moon, astronaut Sam is finally returning home, eager to reunite with his wife and young daughter.
However, his health soon begins to deteriorate sharply. He suffers from excruciating headaches and hallucinations and nearly has a fatal accident. When he regains consciousness, he finally meets his replacement – a younger, healthier version of himself.
3. 'Arrival', 2016
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
Twelve strange and mysterious alien ships have landed in different parts of the world. No one knows why they arrived or what they want. However, humanity's best minds are hard at work trying to solve this mystery while the military prepares for battle.
Among the scientists is Dr. Louise Banks, an expert linguist who is tasked with establishing communication with the aliens. With the help of physicist Ian, Banks gradually realizes that the aliens' unusual language conceals the secret to time travel.
2. 'Solaris', 1972
IMDb Score: 7.9/10
Psychologist Kris is sent to a space station orbiting Solaris, an oceanic planet. This distant world was once a center of scientific research, but experiments have almost completely ceased in recent years due to strange visions haunting the scientists.
Of the more than 80 people who were stationed there, only three remain. Upon his arrival, Kris learns that one of the remaining scientists has disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Kris sets out to investigate and soon begins to suspect that something strange is happening.
1. 'The Martian', 2015
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
During a mission to Mars, an unexpected storm forces a team of astronauts to urgently abandon the planet.
During the evacuation, one crew member fails to return to the ship: Mark, an engineer and biologist, is presumed dead when his spacesuit is damaged and his colleagues depart.
Mark survives, however, and finds himself completely alone. He must use his skills and knowledge to survive. Meanwhile, back on Earth, an international team of NASA scientists begins developing a risky rescue plan for the Martian.
