Prime Video has tons of movies, which has probably left you scrolling for hours through pages of worthwhile content. If you're on the hunt for a movie with a science fiction bent, your search gets narrowed down. That said, it can still feel overwhelming to look for the perfect sci-fi flick to fit your mood.
I'm here to help with that. Science fiction is not a monolith; it's a genre with many shades and styles. Whether you're looking for something light-hearted, an alien invasion drama, or a movie that's downright dystopian, Prime Video has it. I know, because I did the work to create the guide featured 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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Chuck Zlotnick/Sony Pictures Spider-Man: Homecoming Spider-Man: Homecoming is both a big-budget comic book movie and a fun piece of science fiction. Actually, that could be said for many superhero movies. This one takes place after Peter Parker's first run with the Avengers, and shows his budding relationship with mentor Tony Stark. As is the case with most Spider-Man stories, Parker struggles to find a balance between his school life and his superhero identity. Things get even more complicated when the villain Vulture (played by Michael Keaton) is introduced. Director: Jon Watts
Stars: Tom Holland, Michael Keaton, Robert Downey Jr., Marisa Tomei, Jon Favreau, Gwyneth Paltrow, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Donald Glover, Bokeem Woodbine
Runtime: 133 min
Warner Bros. Mickey 17 Mickey 17 takes place in a reality where disposable employees are created to perform tasks too dangerous for humans. The story follows Mickey 17 on his mission to help colonize an icy world called Niflheim. A clone of his, Mickey 18, is accidentally brought into being, resulting in an off-beat exploration of humanity, classism and colonialism. What else would you expect from director Bong Joon Ho? Director: Bong Joon Ho
Stars: Robert Pattinson, Anamaria Vartolomei, Naomi Ackie, Mark Ruffalo, Toni Collette, Steven Yeun, Samuel Blenkin, Holliday Grainger, Patsy Ferran
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