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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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Space Jam
1996 · Adventure
The Island of Dr. Moreau
1996 · Sci-Fi
Escape from L.A.
1996 · Action
Chain Reaction
1996 · Action
Multiplicity
1996 · Sci-Fi
Independence Day
1996 · Action
The Nutty Professor
1996 · Sci-Fi
The Arrival
1996 · Sci-Fi
Barb Wire
1996 · Action
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
1996 · Sci-Fi
Hellraiser: Bloodline
1996 · Sci-Fi
Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace
1996 · Action
The City of Lost Children
1995 · Adventure
Strange Days
1995 · Action
Mortal Kombat
1995 · Action
Virtuosity
1995 · Action
Waterworld
1995 · Action
Species
1995 · Action
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie
1995 · Action
Congo
1995 · Action
Johnny Mnemonic
1995 · Action
Village of the Damned
1995 · Sci-Fi
Tank Girl
1995 · Action
Junior
1994 · Sci-Fi
Star Trek: Generations
1994 · Action
Mary Shelley's Frankenstein
1994 · Sci-Fi
Stargate
1994 · Action
Timecop
1994 · Action
Phantasm III: Lord of the Dead
1994 · Action
Body Snatchers
1994 · Sci-Fi
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm
1993 · Action
RoboCop 3
1993 · Action
Ticks
1993 · Sci-Fi
Demolition Man
1993 · Action
Freaked
1993 · Sci-Fi
Fortress
1993 · Action
Body Bags
1993 · Sci-Fi
Coneheads
1993 · Sci-Fi
Jurassic Park
1993 · Adventure
Super Mario Bros.
1993 · Adventure
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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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- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
- Whimsical Movies Playful, imaginative and a little bit odd.
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