The best space movies and shows, ranked

156 space titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1Interstellar (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Explorers traverse a wormhole, confronting vast distances and the melancholy of a dying Earth.Prime Video · Paramount+88
2. 2Rick and Morty (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA sociopathic genius and his timid grandson embark on brisk, darkly comic, and surreal interdimensional adventures.Hulu · Max
3. 3The Empire Strikes Back (1980)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brisk, suspenseful adventure unfolds as Luke trains while his friends face betrayal and despair.Disney+
4. 4Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A cosmic despot gathers artifacts of unimaginable power, forcing heroes to fight a relentless, high-stakes battle for all reality.Disney+
5. 5Avengers: Endgame (2019)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
6. 6Project Hail Mary (2026)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A witty science teacher wakes up in space, piecing together his epic, suspenseful mission to save Earth.Prime Video · MGM+84
7. 7Star Wars (1977)Mildly scary · brisk · PGVenturesome heroes, wholesome humor, and brisk action create an epic, feel-good adventure across the galaxy.Disney+
8. 8The Mandalorian (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · measured · TV-14A lone gunfighter navigates the galaxy's lawless outer reaches in an atmospheric, gritty, and epic adventure.Disney+
9. 9Alien (1979)Terrifying · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA commercial spaceship crew answers a distress signal, unleashing a chilling, gritty, and atmospheric nightmare.Netflix
10. 10WALL·E (2008)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · GA lonely robot finds whimsical romance and a heartwarming new purpose while cleaning up a desolate Earth.Disney+
11. 11Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.Disney+
12. 12Return of the Jedi (1983)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.Disney+
13. 132001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · GHumanity journeys through space and time, encountering a mysterious monolith and an evolving AI.Max
14. 14Futurama (1999) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A pizza delivery boy awakens a millennium later, navigating a whimsical yet melancholic future with absurdist wit.Hulu
15. 15Dune: Part Two (2024)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mythic journey unfolds across a bleak desert as Paul faces a terrible, foreseen future.Max
16. 16Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
17. 17Avatar (2009)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A paraplegic Marine navigates an alien world, torn between duty and protecting a vibrant civilization.Disney+ · Hulu
18. 18Hidden Figures (2016)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
19. 19Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) · seriesNo gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGJedi Knights lead the Republic's Grand Army in brisk, epic battles against a droid army.Disney+
20. 20The Martian (2015)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13An abandoned astronaut uses scientific ingenuity and dry wit to survive alone on a hostile Mars.Prime Video
21. 21Dune (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gifted young man embraces a dangerous destiny on a desert planet, battling malevolent forces for a precious resource.Max81
22. 22Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.Disney+
23. 23Love, Death & Robots (2019) · seriesProperly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MABrutal animated tales unfold with dark humor and surreal visions, each a brisk, gritty surprise.Netflix
24. 24Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure sees a heartbroken hero rally his team to save a friend and their future.Disney+
25. 25The 100 (2014) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14A relentless, bleak future forces juvenile delinquents to survive a gritty, radioactive Earth.Pluto TV
26. 26The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)No gore · brisk · PGWholesome fantasy adventure unfolds as brothers journey across stars to stop a determined young heir.Peacock
27. 27Firefly (2002) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A renegade spaceship crew navigates a lawless 26th-century galaxy, blending gritty action with witty, pulpy adventure.Prime Video · Hulu
28. 28Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
29. 29Halo (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Humanity battles an alien threat in the 26th century, weaving gritty personal stories with epic action and adventure.Netflix · Paramount+
30. 30Andor (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A measured, gritty journey into the origins of a rebel hero, filled with suspense and earnest action.Disney+
31. 31Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn elite team explores the galaxy through an ancient alien device, defending Earth from suspenseful, pulpy threats.Netflix · Prime Video · MGM+
32. 32The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGEach self-contained story explores humanity's deepest fears and follies with a chilling and surreal twist.Paramount+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
33. 33Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A gritty, brisk adventure follows resistance fighters on an epic, suspenseful mission to steal galactic secrets.Disney+
34. 34The Expanse (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A hardened detective and a rogue captain race across the solar system to expose an epic conspiracy.Prime Video
35. 35The Fifth Element (1997)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.Netflix · AMC+
36. 36Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A thousand-year-old plot unfolds as a hero's choice reshapes a galaxy, leading to relentless, epic suspense.Disney+
37. 37Battlestar Galactica (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-14Humanity's last survivors navigate a bleak, measured journey through space, battling a relentless enemy and internal strife.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
38. 38Final Space (2018) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An astronaut and his planet-destroying sidekick blast through space on a brisk, darkly-comic, absurdist adventure.
39. 39E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA lost alien finds an unlikely family as children protect him from the world and help him return home.
40. 40Gattaca (1997)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A man with imperfect genes earnestly schemes to reach the stars in a bleak, cerebral future.YouTube (free)
41. 41Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A brisk, wholesome adventure unfolds as heroes battle a new galactic threat with epic and suspenseful stakes.Disney+ · Starz
42. 42Moon (2009)Mildly scary · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.Pluto TV · YouTube (free) · Tubi
43. 43ThunderCats (1985) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7Exiled feline humanoids battle mutant threats and galactic evil with campy charm and brisk, epic action.Hulu
44. 44Star Trek (2009)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Fiery instinct clashes with calm reason as bitter rivals lead their crew through unimaginable galactic danger.Paramount+ · Peacock
45. 45Planet of the Apes (1968)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · GAstronauts discover a bleak, ape-ruled world where humanity is primitive and survival means outsmarting their new masters.
46. 46Gravity (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally devastating · relentless · PG-13Two astronauts fight for survival in the terrifying, silent void of space after a catastrophic accident.Paramount+
47. 47Star Trek (1966) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA determined crew embarks on an earnest, epic, and suspenseful five-year mission to explore the galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
48. 48Treasure Planet (2002)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA young cabin boy and a cyborg cook embark on a whimsical, brisk adventure across the galaxy for treasure.Disney+
49. 49Apollo 13 (1995)No gore · emotionally heavy · relentless · PGA true story of technical failures turns into a relentless, gritty fight for survival in space.Netflix · MGM+
50. 50Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An unstoppable force within Starfleet detonates the fleet, leading to a brisk, suspenseful manhunt across a war-zone world.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
51. 51Contact (1997)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn earnest radio astronomer deciphers an extraterrestrial signal, navigating cerebral suspense and epic implications.
52. 52Stargate Atlantis (2004) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGAn expedition to an ancient city in a new galaxy becomes a brisk, gritty fight for survival.Prime Video · Pluto TV
53. 53Justice League (2001) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGIconic heroes unite for brisk, animated adventures that deliver epic, crowd-pleasing action and sci-fi fantasy.Max · Tubi
54. 54Solaris (1972)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGA psychologist confronts his own lost memories as a mysterious planet's influence blurs reality.Max · Criterion · YouTube (free)
55. 55Total Recall (1990)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA construction worker's virtual vacation to Mars becomes a gritty, relentless fight for a shifting reality.Paramount+ · Kanopy
56. 56Passengers (2016)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two strangers awaken a century too soon, navigating cosmic isolation and a love story steeped in melancholy.
57. 57Foundation (2021) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAExiles embark on an epic, measured journey to rebuild civilization as a galactic empire dramatically falls.Apple TV+
58. 58Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1993) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA gritty space station crew navigates cosmic politics and intimate alien encounters with earnest, measured resolve.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
59. 59Serenity (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A renegade crew protects a fugitive, battling totalitarian forces and bloodthirsty creatures in a gritty, witty space epic.YouTube (free)
60. 60Star Trek: Voyager (1995) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew and Maquis rebels unite for an epic, measured journey across a vast, dangerous galaxy.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
61. 61Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14Pike, Spock, and Number One explore new worlds with earnest, wholesome, and uplifting galactic adventures.Paramount+
62. 62Babylon 5 (1994) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGAn epic space station drama unfolds with intimate character arcs and suspenseful, atmospheric conflicts.
63. 63Doctor Who (1963) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA whimsical Time Lord travels the universe in a blue box, earnestly saving civilizations with measured grace.Tubi
64. 64Alien: Romulus (2024)Terrifying · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RYoung space colonizers face the universe's most terrifying life form in a relentless, gritty, and chilling ordeal.Hulu
65. 65I Dream of Jeannie (1965) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GAn astronaut's life gets whimsically upended by a devoted, two-thousand-year-old genie and her wholesome magic.The Roku Channel · Tubi
66. 66Farscape (1999) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An astronaut hurtles across galaxies, landing in the middle of a relentless, gritty alien war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
67. 67Lost in Space (2018) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA family stranded on an alien planet faces constant, suspenseful dangers while fighting to survive.Netflix
68. 68For All Mankind (2019) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn earnest, epic drama intimately explores an alternate history where the space race never ended.Apple TV+ · Max
69. 69Star Wars Rebels (2014) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7A clever starship crew fights the evil Galactic Empire with brisk action and wholesome humor.Disney+
70. 70Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)No gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A young hero's burgeoning power unsettles a legendary mentor as galactic resistance clashes with a formidable order.Disney+ · Hulu
71. 71ALF (1986) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA furry alien wiseguy brings chaos and wholesome humor to a suburban family's cozy home.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
72. 72Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
73. 73The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)No gore · brisk · PG-13A legendary bounty hunter and his apprentice protect a fledgling republic from scattered imperial warlords.Disney+
74. 74First Man (2018)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13An intimate, gritty drama traces the earnest, suspenseful journey to the moon, grounded in history.
75. 75Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PGA galactic adventure unfolds as an ancient evil resurfaces and a powerful young boy's destiny begins.Disney+
76. 76Star Wars: Clone Wars (2003) · seriesNo gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7Jedi Knights lead Republic forces in brisk battles across the galaxy, facing new Sith threats.Disney+
77. 77Oblivion (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A drone repairman on a desolate Earth uncovers an epic mystery that shatters his isolated existence.Prime Video · Starz
78. 78Armageddon (1998)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane mission sends a drilling crew into space to save Earth from an epic asteroid collision.
79. 79Star Trek: First Contact (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Starfleet races through time to stop cyborgs from rewriting history and assimilating the entire galaxy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
80. 80Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PGJedi Knights unravel a pulpy assassination plot, igniting an epic war across the galaxy.Disney+
81. 81Sunshine (2007)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RHumanity's last hope rests on a desperate mission to reignite the dying sun, leading to bleak, suspenseful choices.
82. 82Prometheus (2012)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RExplorers uncover humanity's genesis in the cosmos, battling terrifying unknowns in a gritty, atmospheric fight for survival.Max · Peacock
83. 83The Creator (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An ex-soldier hunts the AI architect of a world-ending weapon, navigating a gritty war of survival.Hulu
84. 84Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-PGA measured, earnest drama chronicles humanity's early interstellar adventures leading to galactic unity.Paramount+
85. 85Ahsoka (2023) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-14A former Jedi faces a gritty, suspenseful threat to a vulnerable galaxy in an epic, measured adventure.Disney+
86. 86Star Trek Beyond (2016)No gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A witty and brisk adventure pushes the Enterprise crew to their limits against a formidable new enemy.Paramount+ · Peacock · Kanopy
87. 87Trolls World Tour (2020)No gore · brisk · PGWholesome musical adventure unfolds as vibrant troll tribes learn to harmonize their whimsical differences.
88. 88The Silent Sea (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAMoon explorers race against time, retrieving samples from a desolate facility holding classified, cerebral secrets.Netflix
89. 89Stargate (1994)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An ancient Egyptian artifact teleports a team to a desert world where humans worship a powerful false god.The Roku Channel · YouTube (free) · Tubi
90. 90Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)No gore · brisk · PG-13Two operatives race to save a shimmering, intergalactic city from a dark, encroaching mystery.Hulu · Max
91. 91Star Trek: Picard (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA retired admiral grapples with a melancholic past and an earnest future across a measured, atmospheric journey.Paramount+
92. 92Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)No gore · brisk · PG-13A young smuggler navigates a gritty criminal underworld, encountering witty rivals and forging epic partnerships.Disney+
93. 93Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, whimsical adventure sends a crew back in time, saving Earth with wholesome humor and uplifting hijinks.Paramount+ · Kanopy
94. 94Lightyear (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA legendary Space Ranger and his robot companion embark on an uplifting, brisk intergalactic adventure.Disney+
95. 95Spaceballs (1987)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, campy space adventure unfolds with broad humor and witty satire as heroes race to save a princess.AMC+ · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
96. 96Stargate Universe (2009) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14An exploration team navigates the gritty, atmospheric expanse of a distant galaxy, desperately seeking a way home.Prime Video
97. 97Home (2015)No gore · brisk · PGAn unlikely duo, a resourceful girl and a banished alien, embark on a whimsical, brisk adventure.Peacock
98. 98Elysium (2013)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA man fights for survival on a ruined Earth while the wealthy live in bleak, pristine luxury above.Netflix
99. 99Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A former Jedi Master confronts allies turned enemies as the Galactic Empire casts a long, melancholy shadow.Disney+
100. 100Mickey 17 (2025)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA disposable clone faces endless, absurd deaths while exploring a surreal, darkly comedic future.Max

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