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Sci-Fi Movie Summaries & Endings Explained
1,438 sci-fi movies, each with a full plot summary, timeline, character guide and the ending explained. Combine filters to narrow it down.
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Oblivion
2013 · Action
Antiviral
2013 · Sci-Fi
Upstream Color
2013 · Sci-Fi
G.I. Joe: Retaliation
2013 · Action
The Host
2013 · Action
Vanishing Waves
2013 · Sci-Fi
Upside Down
2013 · Sci-Fi
Dark Skies
2013 · Sci-Fi
Escape from Planet Earth
2013 · Adventure
Spiders
2013 · Sci-Fi
John Dies at the End
2013 · Sci-Fi
Storage 24
2013 · Sci-Fi
Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning
2012 · Action
Generation P
2012 · Sci-Fi
The Bay
2012 · Sci-Fi
Cloud Atlas
2012 · Sci-Fi
Atlas Shrugged II: The Strike
2012 · Sci-Fi
Frankenweenie
2012 · Sci-Fi
It's Such a Beautiful Day
2012 · Sci-Fi
Looper
2012 · Action
Dredd
2012 · Action
Resident Evil: Retribution
2012 · Action
Branded
2012 · Action
Robot and Frank
2012 · Sci-Fi
Total Recall (2012)
2012 · Action
The Watch
2012 · Sci-Fi
Iron Sky
2012 · Action
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
2012 · Sci-Fi
Extraterrestrial
2012 · Sci-Fi
Prometheus
2012 · Action
Men in Black III
2012 · Action
Battle Royale
2012 · Action
Battleship
2012 · Action
Beyond the Black Rainbow
2012 · Sci-Fi
You Are Here
2012 · Sci-Fi
The Avengers
2012 · Action
Lockout
2012 · Action
The Cabin in the Woods
2012 · Sci-Fi
Womb
2012 · Sci-Fi
The Hunger Games
2012 · Action
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What Makes a Sci-Fi Movie? Sci-Fi Movies Explained
Science fiction (sci-fi) films explore imaginative and futuristic concepts, often dealing with advanced technology, space exploration, time travel, or extraterrestrial life. These movies push the boundaries of what is possible, blending scientific ideas with speculative storytelling. Sci-fi films often serve as social commentaries, challenging viewers to think critically about human nature, ethics, and the future of civilization.
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- Thriller Twists, double-crosses and reveals in plain order.
- Sci-Fi Time loops, multiverses and big ideas made clear.
- Mystery Every clue, red herring and the final reveal.
- Drama Character arcs and emotional turning points, explained.
- Comedy The jokes, the chaos and how it all wraps up.
- Romance Who ends up together, and everything in the way.
- Crime Heists, betrayals and who really did it.
- Fantasy Magic, prophecies and epic endings decoded.
- Adventure Quests, journeys and how the heroes make it home.
- Animation Family favourites and anime stories, scene by scene.
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- Dark Movies Grim worlds, moral grey zones and heavy atmospheres.
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- Mind-Bending Movies Confusing, twisting stories you need to watch twice.
- Fast-Paced Movies No slow scenes: the story never stops moving.
- Slow-Burn Movies Patient storytelling that builds to something big.
- Tense Movies Edge-of-your-seat suspense from start to finish.
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- Bittersweet Movies Bittersweet endings: the win comes at a real cost.
- Emotionally Heavy Movies Movies that make you cry and stay with you.
- Light & Easy Movies Easy watching with low emotional stakes.
- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
- Whimsical Movies Playful, imaginative and a little bit odd.
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