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.
13. In The Earth - 80%
Ben Wheatley's intense sci-fi horror follows a scientist and a park scout venture deep into the woods in order to find answers to a deadly virus. Photo: Netflix
14. Cloverfield - 78%
In this found footage film, a going away party in New York City is disrupted when an unknown monster begins to destroy the city. Photo: Netflix
15. Stowaway - 76%
Anna Kendrick and Toni Collette star as pilots on a mission Mars that is thrown into chaos when an unplanned passenger boards their spaceship. Photo: Netflix
16. Mirage - 75%
A mother interacts with the spirit of a child that finds his life saved by her. However, when his life is spared, a space-time continuum glitch turns reality upside down. Photo: Netflix