Still Hyped About Artemis II? Here Are 5 Space Movies That Capture the Same Thrill
These films will make you feel like you're part of something great.
The Artemis II mission finally concluded, and the world held its breath as humans ventured farther from Earth than ever before.
We've compiled a list of five movies that capture that very feeling – the awe of the vastness of space, the thrill of weightlessness, and the tension of knowing that every click of the control panel could be the last.
1. 'Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey', 2014
IMDb Score: 9.2/10
This multi-part science series serves as a sequel and reboot to Carl Sagan's classic 1980 show.
In this new project, astrophysicist and author Neil deGrasse Tyson explores the structure of the universe, recounts significant scientific discoveries, and ponders humanity's place in the cosmos.
The creators use modern computer visualization and incorporate elements from the original series, including Sagan's famous Cosmic Calendar, which condenses the universe's 13.8 billion years of existence into a single Earth year.
2. 'The Martian', 2015
IMDb Score: 8.0/10
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While fleeing a sandstorm on Mars, the crew of the Ares III spacecraft urgently evacuates, leaving the body of deceased astronaut Mark Watney behind. Watney soon regains consciousness – he is seriously injured but still alive.
Now, he must somehow survive on Mars completely alone with minimal supplies of water and food. He also needs to inform NASA of his survival.
Fortunately, Watney remembers that he is a trained biologist and begins growing potatoes on the Red Planet.
3. 'WALL-E', 2008
IMDb Score: 8.4/10
In the distant future, Earth has become a gigantic garbage dump. Rather than saving their home planet, humans obsessed with virtual reality have evacuated to a spaceship.
The last survivor on Earth is WALL-E, a diligent and inquisitive cleaning robot who spends his days cleaning up human waste.
One day, his bachelor solitude is interrupted by a visit from EVE, a charming reconnaissance probe sent by humans to search for life on Earth.
4. 'First Man', 2018
IMDb Score: 7.3/10
The movie chronicles several years of astronaut Neil Armstrong's life before the Apollo 11 mission.
The seemingly confident pilot is experiencing the most difficult period of his life. His two-year-old daughter is gravely ill, and no amount of heroism or strength will be enough to save her.
Overwhelmed by helplessness and loneliness, the astronaut turns to work for distraction and becomes involved in the lunar program.
5. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', 2005
IMDb Score: 6.7/10
All Arthur Dent wants is a quiet cup of tea in his kitchen. However, his peaceful morning is suddenly interrupted by alien invaders who plan to build an intergalactic highway where Earth once stood.
With the help of his best friend, Ford Prefect – who turns out to be an alien in disguise – Arthur escapes Earth seconds before its destruction and finds himself in outer space.
Fortunately, his friends have a space guidebook called The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, which contains many useful survival tips.
