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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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1981 · Sci-Fi
Galaxy of Terror
1981 · Action
Heavy Metal
1981 · Adventure
Escape from New York
1981 · Action
Superman II
1981 · Action
Outland
1981 · Action
Scanners
1981 · Sci-Fi
Altered States
1980 · Sci-Fi
Flash Gordon
1980 · Action
The Apple
1980 · Sci-Fi
The Visitor
1980 · Sci-Fi
Alligator
1980 · Sci-Fi
Battle Beyond the Stars
1980 · Action
The Final Countdown
1980 · Action
Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back
1980 · Action
Humanoids from the Deep
1980 · Sci-Fi
Saturn 3
1980 · Adventure
The Black Hole
1979 · Action
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
1979 · Adventure
Meteor
1979 · Action
Time After Time
1979 · Adventure
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
1979 · Action
Moonraker
1979 · Action
Alien
1979 · Horror
Prophecy
1979 · Sci-Fi
Phantasm
1979 · Sci-Fi
The Brood
1979 · Sci-Fi
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
1978 · Sci-Fi
Superman
1978 · Action
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
1978 · Adventure
Battlestar Galactica
1978 · Action
Piranha
1978 · Sci-Fi
The Cat from Outer Space
1978 · Sci-Fi
The Manitou
1978 · Sci-Fi
The Medusa Touch
1978 · Sci-Fi
Deathsport
1978 · Action
Return from Witch Mountain
1978 · Adventure
The Fury
1978 · Sci-Fi
Close Encounters of the Third Kind
1977 · Adventure
Damnation Alley
1977 · 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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- 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.
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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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