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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 People That Time Forgot
1977 · Adventure
Empire of the Ants
1977 · Adventure
Tentacles
1977 · Action
Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope
1977 · Action
Demon Seed
1977 · Sci-Fi
Rabid
1977 · Sci-Fi
God Told Me To
1976 · Sci-Fi
At the Earth's Core
1976 · Adventure
Futureworld
1976 · Sci-Fi
Shivers
1976 · Sci-Fi
Logan's Run
1976 · Action
The Man Who Fell to Earth
1976 · Sci-Fi
A Boy and His Dog
1975 · Sci-Fi
Rollerball
1975 · Action
Bug
1975 · Sci-Fi
Death Race 2000
1975 · Action
Escape to Witch Mountain
1975 · Adventure
The Stepford Wives
1975 · Sci-Fi
The Strongest Man in the World
1975 · Sci-Fi
Phase IV
1974 · Sci-Fi
The Terminal Man
1974 · Sci-Fi
Dark Star
1974 · Sci-Fi
Zardoz
1974 · Sci-Fi
The Day of the Dolphin
1973 · Sci-Fi
Sleeper
1973 · Sci-Fi
Horror Express
1973 · Sci-Fi
Fantastic Planet
1973 · Sci-Fi
Westworld
1973 · Action
Sssssss
1973 · Sci-Fi
Battle for the Planet of the Apes
1973 · Action
Soylent Green
1973 · Sci-Fi
The Crazies
1973 · Action
Night of the Lepus
1972 · Sci-Fi
Conquest of the Planet of the Apes
1972 · Action
Slaughterhouse-Five
1972 · Sci-Fi
Frogs
1972 · Sci-Fi
Silent Running
1972 · Sci-Fi
A Clockwork Orange
1971 · Sci-Fi
The Omega Man
1971 · Action
Willard
1971 · 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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- Intense Movies Relentless action and constant pressure.
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