For years science fiction has seen cinema goers flock to the theatres and in the age of streaming, Netflix has become one of the key places to find top of the range science fiction films – but with a selection as strong as Netflix’s, how do you decide which best?
The launch of the latest Guardians Of The Galaxy movie and Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool this year has proven the genre is alive and kicking with plenty of us wanting to dive in head first to space travel, aliens and the world of blockbuster sci-fi - so we decided to do some research and look at the best Netflix UK has to offer fans of the genre.
From Brad Pitt’s intriguing role in Ad Astra all the way to Sandra Bullock’s attempt to navigate her family away from extra terrestrial in Netflix hit Birdbox, the streaming giant does continues to offer up a series of top Hollywood blockbusters that will will scratch that sci-fi movie itch – and then some.
Using Rotten Tomatoes ratings, we looked at the top 21 science-fiction movies you can stream on Netflix UK right now.
5. Attack The Block - 90%`
When aliens attempt to take over a London council estate, a local gang give ET something to think about. Photo: Netflix
6. Vesper - 90%
With the Earth facing collapse, a 13-year-old girl named Vesper uses bio-hacking skills in order to battle against humanity's uncertain future. Photo: Netflix
7. I Am Mother - 89%
Starring Hollywood royalty in Hilary Swank in the main role, I Am Mother takes place in a world after the mass extinction of humanity and focuses on a young girl as she is raised alone by an android, however, when she uncovers another human her world turns upside down. Photo: Netflix
8. Troll - 89%
When a gigantic troll awakens from the mountains after years in the wilderness, Norway begins to realise who of its folklore tales is actually real - now, how do they stop it? Photo: Netflix