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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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The Brother from Another Planet
1984 · Sci-Fi
C.H.U.D.
1984 · Sci-Fi
Dreamscape
1984 · Action
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension
1984 · Adventure
The Philadelphia Experiment
1984 · Adventure
Electric Dreams
1984 · Sci-Fi
The Last Starfighter
1984 · Action
Ghostbusters
1984 · Sci-Fi
Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984 · Action
Firestarter
1984 · Action
The Ice Pirates
1984 · Action
Repo Man
1984 · Action
Testament
1983 · Sci-Fi
Brainstorm
1983 · Sci-Fi
Strange Brew
1983 · Sci-Fi
Twilight Zone: The Movie
1983 · Sci-Fi
Superman III
1983 · Action
WarGames
1983 · Sci-Fi
The Man with Two Brains
1983 · Sci-Fi
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
1983 · Action
Blue Thunder
1983 · Action
Liquid Sky
1983 · Sci-Fi
Videodrome
1983 · Sci-Fi
Airplane II: The Sequel
1982 · Sci-Fi
Piranha Part Two: The Spawning
1982 · Sci-Fi
Halloween III: Season of the Witch
1982 · Sci-Fi
Zapped!
1982 · Sci-Fi
The Secret of NIMH
1982 · Adventure
TRON
1982 · Action
Megaforce
1982 · Action
The Thing
1982 · Sci-Fi
Blade Runner
1982 · Action
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
1982 · Adventure
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
1982 · Action
Forbidden World
1982 · Sci-Fi
Silent Rage
1982 · Action
Swamp Thing
1982 · Sci-Fi
Modern Problems
1981 · Sci-Fi
Time Bandits
1981 · Adventure
Saturday the 14th
1981 · Sci-Fi
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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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- Whimsical Movies Playful, imaginative and a little bit odd.
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