The science fiction genre holds a special place among film fans. It offers not only exciting action scenes and visual effects, but also often thoughts about the future and human existence. Films of this genre often become icons of cinema and gain worldwide popularity (although some are not for everyone). If you want to see the best that science fiction has to offer, we looked at the ČSFD rating and bring you a list of the ten best science fiction films of all time - including information on where you can watch them. At the same time, we would like to point out that the list only includes full-length feature films, not short ones.
10. Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith – 87% (Disney+, Apple TV+, Google Play)
The third episode of the legendary Star Wars saga follows Anakin Skywalker's dramatic fall to the dark side of the Force and his transformation into the feared Darth Vader. The film delivers epic battles, suspenseful atmosphere and emotionally powerful moments that conclude the prequel trilogy. The climactic confrontation between Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin is one of the most iconic scenes of the entire series.
9. Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope - 87,7% (Disney+, Apple TV+, Google Play)
The film that launched the Star Wars phenomenon follows a young Luke Skywalker as he embarks on a journey to become a Jedi Knight, joining forces with Han Solo, Princess Leia, and Master Obi-Wan to fight against the evil Empire and its terrifying Death Star.
8. Perfect Trick - 87,9% (Max, Apple TV+, Google Play)
Two illusionists in 19th-century London become mortal rivals in their quest for the perfect magic trick. Christopher Nolan's film offers a complex story full of unexpected twists, brilliant performances and a powerful conclusion.
7. Inception – 88,6% (Netflix, Max, Apple TV+, Google Play)
Christopher Nolan delivers a masterful sci-fi film in which a group of specialists led by Leonardo DiCaprio break into people's minds through dreams. The film is visually stunning, intellectually challenging, and full of breathtaking action scenes.
6. Back to the Future – 88,8% (Prime Video, Apple TV+, Google Play)
The cult sci-fi comedy follows Marty McFly, who, thanks to the invention of mad scientist Dr. Brown, is transported back in time and inadvertently interferes with his parents' lives. In order to save his existence, he must put everything in order while also finding a way to return to the future.
5. Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back - 89% (Disney+, Apple TV+, Google Play)
The fifth episode of the saga brings a darker atmosphere and one of the iconic film plots. Luke Skywalker learns the art of the Jedi under the guidance of Master Yoda, while Han Solo, Princess Leia and their friends face the relentless pursuit of the Empire.
4. Aliens – 89,6% (Disney+, Apple TV+, Google Play)
The sequel to James Cameron's acclaimed Alien brings more action, suspense and unforgettable moments as Ellen Ripley returns to battle the deadly xenomorphs, this time with an entire unit of Marines at her side.
3. Alien – 89,7% (Disney+, Apple TV+, Google Play)
Ridley Scott created one of the scariest sci-fi horror films, in which the crew of the spaceship Nostromo encounters a mysterious signal and unknowingly brings a deadly alien aboard. It remains a timeless film that is considered the pinnacle of the genre.
2. The Matrix - 90,3% (Netflix, Apple TV+, Google Play)
Neo, a hacker who discovers that reality is not what it seems, joins the rebellion against the machines that control the world. The Wachowski brothers' film brought revolutionary visual effects, iconic slow-motion scenes and a deep reflection on the perception of reality.
1. Terminator 2: Day of Reckoning - 91% (Voyo)
James Cameron has made a sequel that surpasses the original and redefines what action sci-fi movies should be. Arnold Schwarzenegger returns as the Terminator, this time protecting young John Connor as the deadly liquid metal T-1000 pursues him.
and who is evaluating it? Young people who kill time with anything on the internet or Netflix.
There has to be a lot of action there.
I don't really enjoy constantly being rescued from a monster, I'm more interested in solutions - similar to how to get rid of the shark in Jaws.
The Sphere has tension and thought, I admire how The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy managed to stick to the original.