It should come as no surprise to say that Prime Video has an impressive movie library. When it comes to science fiction, the streamer boasts a roster of titles that range from blockbuster to thought-provoking indie films. I'd say don't take my word for it, but you're here reading the words I typed, so humor me.
Sci-fi fans know that the genre is all-encompassing. You can find stuff that terrifies you, tickles your funny bone and tugs at the heartstrings. Basically, whatever your preference, I bet you'll find a science-fiction title that fits the bill. That's what makes sci-fi so cool.
Whether you want an alien invasion, an out-of-this-world rom-com or something dystopian and bleak, you'll find it in the guide I put together below. Scroll on to see the best sci-fi movies currently on Prime Video. I'll regularly update this list, so be sure to check back each month.
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Universal Studios/Getty Images Being John Malkovich Being John Malkovich is a weird movie and I'm not saying that in a bad way. Spike Jonze made his feature film directorial debut with this one, based on a script by the renowned Charlie Kaufman. What if you found a portal into the mind of actor John Malkovich? That's the question this movie attempts to answer. The result is gloriously bonkers. John Cusack, Cameron Diaz, Catherine Keener and John Malkovich star.
Orion Pictures The Terminator The Terminator introduced the world to director James Cameron and bodybuilder-turned-actor Arnold Schwarzenegger. The gist: A future cyborg travels back in time to hunt a woman and prevent her from having a child. There's more to it than that, but if you haven't seen it (and how is that possible?), I'll just end the description there. All you need to know is that The Terminator is an iconic movie from the era whose influence can still be felt today.
Universal Pictures Children of Men Children of Men is a bleak movie but it features some thought-provoking concepts and a strong performance from its star, Clive Owen. It's helmed by Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón and takes place in a dystopian future (specifically, 2027), where a plague of infertility puts humanity on the path to extinction. After nearly two decades with no child born, a pregnant woman is discovered and must be kept safe -- which is, by no means, an easy task.
Paramount Pictures 10 Cloverfield Lane There was a lot of secrecy around 10 Cloverfield Lane when it first hit theaters, and rightfully so. Technically, it's a sequel to Cloverfield -- the 2008 found footage giant monster movie -- but it doesn't act like it. At least not until the final act. Instead, 10 Cloverfield Lane plays out like a tight, claustrophobic thriller with solid performances by its cast, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman and John Gallagher Jr. The giant alien invaders are just the icing on the cake.
Paramount Pictures Transformers Sure, Transformers is filled with tropes that tend to come with any of Michael Bay's films but I can't ignore the childhood joy this movie sparks. The cast does a decent enough job bringing emotional stakes to the story but let's be honest: This is a Transformers movie, which means you're watching it because you want to see giant robots fight. And on that front, this movie delivers tenfold.
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