Space Movies

A psychologist investigates mysterious happenings on a space station orbiting a distant planet. He encounters strange visions and apparitions, driven by the planet's power to materialize thoughts. This cult classic from aclaimed director Andrei Tarkovsky is know for its cinematography ethereal imagery that elevates this cerebral journey with chilling and haunting effects.

Tom Wolfe's book on the history of the U.S. Space program reads like a novel, and the film has that same fictional quality. It covers the breaking of the sound barrier by Chuck Yeager to the Mercury 7 astronauts, showing that no one had a clue how to run a space program or how to select people to be in it. Thrilling, funny, charming and electrifying all at once.

While the United States was competing with Russia to put man into space, NASA found a trio of women experienced in the field of mathematics and they became the brains behind the gigantic operation. In doing so, Dorothy, Mary and Katherine expose the racial barriers that hinder their lives, becoming true role models of their time. The film balances drama with moments of comedy, intelligent dialogue and a great cast highlighted by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monáe.

In 1943, the United States tests an anti-radar system to make the U.S. Navy ships invisible to the enemy. Dr. James Longstreet uses his experiment in the destroyer escort USS Eldridge that disappears from Philadelphia. The sailors David Herdeg and his best friend Jim Parker are projected to 1984, where they meet Allison Hayes. They unsuccessfully try to contact their base and out of the blue Jimmy disappears in a hospital. Allison helps David to visit Jimmy's wife Pamela, but Jimmy refuses to see him. Now David's only hope is meeting Dr. James Longstreet to learn what to do. Will he succeed?

Released in 2002, this is a unique animated film that combines traditional hand-drawn animation with cutting-edge CGI to bring an imaginative twist to the classic story of "Treasure Island." Directed by Ron Clements and John Musker, the creative minds behind Disney classics like "The Little Mermaid" and "Aladdin," "Treasure Planet" takes audiences on a thrilling space adventure filled with treasure hunts, swashbuckling action, and heartfelt moments.

A hilarious journey as the cast of a canceled sci-fi TV show is mistaken for real space heroes by an alien race. Pulled into an actual intergalactic conflict, the actors must step up to save the day. The film blends satire with affectionate homage, exploring themes of identity and heroism. With its witty humor and clever nods to sci-fi tropes, "Galaxy Quest" is a comedic space adventure that celebrates fandom, friendship, and the unexpected bravery that arises in the face of absurdity.

A group of brave men travel through a wormhole to an alien world ruled by an extraterrestrial tyrant, engaging in epic battles and forging alliances amidst ancient civilizations, as they race against time to stop catastrophe from affecting planet Earth. With a captivating fusion of sci-fi and ancient mythology, this otherworldly adventure film starring Kurt Russell and James Spade, promises quality enjoyment.

Fueled by the conviction that there is a greater existence, a determined astronomer takes on the challenge of deciphering the message behind a potent radio signal emanating from a distant star. Directed by the talented Robert Zemeckis and featuring an exceptional cast led by the incomparable Jodie Foster, this thought-provoking science-fiction drama delves into the complex relation between faith, science, politics and the unwavering power of human curiosity.

Unlike the book, this film is really an anecdotal biography of Stephen Hawking. Clips of his lectures, interviews with friends and family and a little physics are thrown together.

A thrilling tale set in the USSR during June 1985, based on true events. As contact with the Salyut 7 space station is lost, cosmonauts Vladimir Dzhanibekov and Viktor Savinykh embark on a daring mission. They dock with the dormant and frozen station, facing perilous challenges to bring it back to life. This gripping narrative unfolds against the backdrop of space exploration, highlighting the bravery and ingenuity of the cosmonauts.

On an Earth scarce of natural resources for human survival, a series of mysterious events lead former pilot Cooper to find a secret research station. He is recruited for a space mission to find a new planet for humans. But to take on this mission, he is faced with the dilemma of leaving his children behind and not knowing when he will return. Is this anguish over the passing of time (for the human species, for the family, for the astronauts) that a tense space adventure is built, where the race against the clock reveals human impotence and power.

A visionary sci-fi masterpiece that spans from the dawn of humanity to a space mission to Jupiter, guided by the AI HAL. With its groundbreaking visuals, philosophical depth, and epic storytelling it is a mind-bending journey that explores the mysteries of space and human evolution. Dive into a cinematic odyssey that transcends time and space, and experience a visual and intellectual marvel that has left an indelible mark on cinema history.

An Earth exploratory ship, the USS Palomino, discovers a black hole with a lost ship, the USS Cygnus, just outside its event horizon. Deciding to solve the mystery of the Cygnus are: the Palomino's Captain, Dan Holland; his First Officer, Lieutenant Charlie Pizer; journalist Harry Booth; scientist and ESP-sensitive Dr. Kate McCrae, whose father was the Cygnus's First Officer; Dr. Alex Durant, the expedition's civilian leader; and the robot known as V.I.N.CENT. The Palomino attempts a dangerous fly-by of the darkened ship. As they come within close range of it, the buffeting they experience (due to the black hole's gravity) suddenly ceases. They bring more instruments to bear on the derelict, but do not even realize the gravity-free zone is artificial; slipping outside it, they are almost drawn into the black hole, an abyss from which no one can escape. Matters worsen when Reinhardt holds the crew captive, after realizing that they can help him reach his goal. The squad must now figure out a way to flee from Reinhardt -- before it's too late.

Astronaut Roy McBride, portrayed by the talented Brad Pitt, ventures to the depths of space to find his estranged father who could be involved in a threatening phenomenon affecting Earth. Experience the emotional climax and stunning visuals of "Ad Astra" as it delves into themes of obsession, sacrifice, and the mysteries of the universe.