Best sci fi movies imdb - Page 5
In the following page, you will see a ranking of the best sci fi movies of all time. We have gathered the ratings of Imdb, Metacritic, Filmaffinity and crafted our own algorithm and generated the following ratings.
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81. The City of Lost Children (1995)
Lost Children (1995) is a dark, surreal fantasy about a mad scientist who steals children's dreams to halt aging. A hulking ex-hunter, One, and orphan Miette enter a nightmarish city to rescue Denree, facing grotesque creations amid baroque visuals and bittersweet themes of lost innocence. read more
Genres: Fantasy, Sci-Fi
6.8
/10
73
/100
7.5
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7.2
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82. Forbidden Planet (1956)
Forbidden Planet (1956): A United Planets ship finds two survivors on Altair IV and an invisible, deadly force tied to ancient alien tech. Stylish sci‑fi blending adventure, suspense and striking visuals. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
7.0
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80
/100
7.5
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7.5
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83. Spider-Man (2002)
Spider-Man (2002) is an emotional origin: shy teen Peter Parker gains spider powers, faces tragedy and responsibility, balancing love and duty amid spectacular action against the Green Goblin. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
73
/100
7.4
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7.3
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84. Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)
Spider-Man: Homecoming follows teen Peter Parker juggling Queens high school life and superhero duties under Tony Stark's mentorship. When the Vulture sells dangerous alien tech, Peter must stop him while navigating growing-up challenges. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
6.3
/10
73
/100
7.4
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7.0
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85. Limitless (2011)
Eddie Morra takes NZT and becomes superintelligent, rising to wealth while attracting powerful enemies. Addiction, side effects and dwindling supply turn success into a deadly struggle. read more
Genres: Sci-Fi, Thriller
6.4
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59
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7.4
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6.6
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86. Looper (2012)
Looper (2012), directed by Rian Johnson, is a tense sci‑fi thriller: a hitman faces his future self, prompting moral questions about fate and violence amid gritty action and strong performances. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
6.6
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84
/100
7.4
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7.5
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87. X2: X-Men United (2003)
X2: X-Men United is a darker, bigger sequel where Nightcrawler's framed assassination sparks anti-mutant hysteria. Stryker attacks Xavier's school, kidnaps Xavier, forcing X-Men to ally with Magneto as Wolverine seeks his past. read more
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
68
/100
7.4
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7.1
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88. Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019)
After Endgame, a grieving Peter Parker seeks a normal European school trip, but elemental attacks and Mysterio pull him into globe-trotting battles. The film mixes action, humor, teen romance and coming-of-age emotion. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
6.2
/10
69
/100
7.4
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6.8
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89. Ready Player One (2018)
In 2045 people live in the OASIS, a virtual world. When creator Halliday dies he hides an Easter egg; teen Parzival and friends race global puzzles against a ruthless CEO—action, nostalgia, and coming-of-age themes. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
6.7
/10
64
/100
7.4
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6.8
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90. Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Back to the Future Part III: Marty returns to 1885 to rescue Doc Brown from Buford 'Mad Dog' Tannen. With the DeLorean damaged, they mix Western action, humor, a steam‑train stunt, romance and a heartfelt finale. read more
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
55
/100
7.4
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6.5
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91. Predestination (2014)
Predestination (2014) is a compact, mind-bending sci-fi thriller: a Temporal Agent's final hunt across decades becomes an intimate, paradoxical puzzle about identity, fate and time-travel, full of twists and melancholy. read more
Genres: Action, Drama, Sci-Fi
6.4
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7.4
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6.9
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92. K-PAX (2001)
K-PAX (2001): a slow, thoughtful drama about Prot, who claims to be an alien, and Dr. Powell, whose investigation blurs psychiatry and wonder. Ambiguous, character-driven. read more
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
6.9
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7.4
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6.4
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93. Galaxy Quest (1999)
Galaxy Quest is a witty, affectionate sci‑fi comedy about a washed‑up TV cast recruited by earnest alien fans to become real heroes; it blends satire, action, and a heartfelt tribute to fandom. read more
Genres: Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi
5.7
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/100
7.4
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6.7
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94. Untitled Alien Project (2024)
Fede Álvarez’s Alien: Romulus throws young scavengers into a claustrophobic survival nightmare after they unleash a brutal alien. Atmosphere-driven dread, strong young cast and visceral practical effects — a lean, acclaimed franchise entry. read more
Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi
64
/100
7.4
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6.9
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95. Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978)
Invasion of the Body Snatchers is a slow, paranoid sci‑fi horror set in San Francisco where plantlike pods replace people with emotionless duplicates, creating creeping dread, mistrust, and a tense, lingering finale. read more
Genres: Horror, Sci-Fi
7.1
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7.4
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7.3
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96. 2046 (2004)
2046 is a moody, dreamlike romance-sci-fi: a writer haunted by a lost love invents a train to 2046 to recapture the past. Slow, visually lush, it meditates on memory, desire and loss. read more
Genres: Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi
7.1
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78
/100
7.4
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7.4
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97. Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)
Tony Stark and Bruce Banner use Loki’s scepter to create Ultron, who goes rogue and sees humanity as the threat. The Avengers reunite, face Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch, create Vision, and fight to save Sokovia. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
6.3
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/100
7.3
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6.7
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98. Black Panther (2018)
Black Panther (2018): T’Challa returns to hidden, tech‑advanced Wakanda to claim the throne but faces threats from Killmonger and Klaue. Rich Afro‑futurist design, kinetic action, and themes of legacy, leadership and identity. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
5.9
/10
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/100
7.3
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7.3
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99. X-Men (2000)
X-Men (2000) is a tense, action-packed sci-fi about persecuted mutants. Professor Xavier teaches peace while Magneto urges violent resistance; newcomers Rogue and Wolverine force a clash over identity, prejudice and survival. read more
Genres: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
6.5
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64
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7.3
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6.7
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100. Tenet (2020)
Tenet (2020) is Nolan's high-concept, globe-trotting spy thriller: a CIA agent joins Tenet to stop oligarch Andrei Sator using time inversion. Dense, puzzle-like plotting, striking visuals and practical stunts reward repeat viewings. read more
Genres: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
6.3
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/100
7.3
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6.8
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