The best space movies and shows, ranked

157 space titles ranked by quality and fame, with where to stream.

1. 1Interstellar (2014)Epic · full attention · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Explorers traverse a wormhole, confronting vast distances and the melancholy of a dying Earth.Prime Video · Paramount+87
2. 2Rick and Morty (2013) · seriesAbsurdist humor · darkly comic · late-night trip · strong violence · 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)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA brisk, suspenseful adventure unfolds as Luke trains while his friends face betrayal and despair.Disney+
4. 4Avengers: Infinity War (2018)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · 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)Dry wit · epic · party watch · brutal violence · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
6. 6Project Hail Mary (2026)Dry wit · epic · full attention · emotionally heavy · 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)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brisk · PGVenturesome heroes, wholesome humor, and brisk action create an epic, feel-good adventure across the galaxy.Disney+
8. 8The Mandalorian (2019) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · emotionally heavy · GA lonely robot finds whimsical romance and a heartwarming new purpose while cleaning up a desolate Earth.Disney+
11. 11Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)Big broad humor · epic · date night · strong violence · PG-13An abducted Earthling and his ragtag crew of misfits chase a powerful orb across the galaxy.Disney+
12. 12Hidden Figures (2016)Feel good · comfort watch · emotionally heavy · measured · PGBrilliant women overcome gender and race barriers to propel America's space program to historic new heights.Max
13. 13Return of the Jedi (1983)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGAn epic space adventure unfolds as heroes fight for freedom, leading to an uplifting and brisk confrontation.Disney+
14. 142001: A Space Odyssey (1968)Cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · GHumanity journeys through space and time, encountering a mysterious monolith and an evolving AI.Max
15. 15Futurama (1999) · seriesDry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14A pizza delivery boy awakens a millennium later, navigating a whimsical yet melancholic future with absurdist wit.Hulu
16. 16Dune: Part Two (2024)Epic · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mythic journey unfolds across a bleak desert as Paul faces a terrible, foreseen future.Max
17. 17Aliens (1986)Properly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA space marine faces an alien horde in a relentless, gritty fight for survival.Netflix
18. 18Avatar (2009)Epic · date night · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A paraplegic Marine navigates an alien world, torn between duty and protecting a vibrant civilization.Disney+
19. 19Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008) · seriesEpic · family watch · 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)Dry wit · uplifting · family watch · emotionally heavy · PG-13An abandoned astronaut uses scientific ingenuity and dry wit to survive alone on a hostile Mars.
21. 21Dune (2021)Epic · late-night trip · 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. 22Firefly (2002) · seriesDry wit · gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · TV-14A renegade spaceship crew navigates a lawless 26th-century galaxy, blending gritty action with witty, pulpy adventure.Prime Video · Hulu
23. 23Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017)Big broad humor · heartwarming · date night · strong violence · PG-13A found family of misfits unravels a cosmic mystery with broad humor and a bittersweet, epic scope.Disney+
24. 24Love, 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
25. 25The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGWholesome fantasy adventure unfolds as brothers journey across stars to stop a determined young heir.Peacock
26. 26Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)Dry wit · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure sees a heartbroken hero rally his team to save a friend and their future.Disney+
27. 27The 100 (2014) · seriesGritty · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · TV-14A relentless, bleak future forces juvenile delinquents to survive a gritty, radioactive Earth.Pluto TV
28. 28Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) · seriesEpic · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA Starfleet crew explores the galaxy with earnest curiosity, facing cerebral mysteries and epic adventures.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
29. 29Halo (2022) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14Humanity battles an alien threat in the 26th century, weaving gritty personal stories with epic action and adventure.Paramount+
30. 30Andor (2022) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A measured, gritty journey into the origins of a rebel hero, filled with suspense and earnest action.Disney+
31. 31The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · 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
32. 32Stargate SG-1 (1997) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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+
33. 33Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)Epic · party watch · 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) · seriesGritty · late-night trip · 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)Big broad humor · pulpy · late-night trip · strong violence · PG-13A whimsical taxi driver races to save humanity with a mysterious woman, amidst relentless, pulpy, high-octane action.
36. 36Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005)Epic · full attention · 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) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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) · seriesAbsurdist humor · campy · late-night trip · strong violence · 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)Heartwarming · family watch · mildly scary · emotionally heavy · PGA lost alien finds an unlikely family as children protect him from the world and help him return home.Starz
40. 40ThunderCats (1985) · seriesEpic · family watch · mildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7Exiled feline humanoids battle mutant threats and galactic evil with campy charm and brisk, epic action.Hulu
41. 41Gattaca (1997)Suspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A man with imperfect genes earnestly schemes to reach the stars in a bleak, cerebral future.
42. 42Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PG-13A brisk, wholesome adventure unfolds as heroes battle a new galactic threat with epic and suspenseful stakes.Disney+ · Starz
43. 43Moon (2009)Melancholy · full attention · emotionally devastating · a slow burn · RA solitary astronaut's three-year mission unravels into a bleak, suspenseful mystery on the lunar surface.The Roku Channel · Pluto TV · YouTube (free)
44. 44Star Trek (2009)Epic · party watch · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Fiery instinct clashes with calm reason as bitter rivals lead their crew through unimaginable galactic danger.Paramount+
45. 45Planet of the Apes (1968)Suspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · GAstronauts discover a bleak, ape-ruled world where humanity is primitive and survival means outsmarting their new masters.
46. 46Gravity (2013)Suspenseful · 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) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · PGA young cabin boy and a cyborg cook embark on a whimsical, brisk adventure across the galaxy for treasure.Disney+
49. 49Apollo 13 (1995)Tense · family watch · emotionally heavy · relentless · PGA true story of technical failures turns into a relentless, gritty fight for survival in space.MGM+
50. 50Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)Epic · party watch · 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+ · Kanopy · Pluto TV
51. 51Contact (1997)Cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · PGAn earnest radio astronomer deciphers an extraterrestrial signal, navigating cerebral suspense and epic implications.
52. 52Stargate Atlantis (2004) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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) · seriesEpic · family watch · brisk · TV-PGIconic heroes unite for brisk, animated adventures that deliver epic, crowd-pleasing action and sci-fi fantasy.Max · Tubi
54. 54Solaris (1972)Cerebral · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGA psychologist confronts his own lost memories as a mysterious planet's influence blurs reality.Max · YouTube (free) · Plex
55. 55Total Recall (1990)Pulpy · full attention · brutal violence · graphic gore · RA construction worker's virtual vacation to Mars becomes a gritty, relentless fight for a shifting reality.Paramount+ · Kanopy
56. 56Passengers (2016)Suspenseful · date night · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two strangers awaken a century too soon, navigating cosmic isolation and a love story steeped in melancholy.
57. 57Foundation (2021) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · 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) · seriesEpic · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-PGA gritty space station crew navigates cosmic politics and intimate alien encounters with earnest, measured resolve.Paramount+ · Pluto TV
59. 59Serenity (2005)Gritty · 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) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-14Pike, Spock, and Number One explore new worlds with earnest, wholesome, and uplifting galactic adventures.Paramount+
62. 62Babylon 5 (1994) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGAn epic space station drama unfolds with intimate character arcs and suspenseful, atmospheric conflicts.
63. 63Doctor Who (1963) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · comfort watch · measured · TV-PGA whimsical Time Lord travels the universe in a blue box, earnestly saving civilizations with measured grace.The Roku Channel · Tubi
64. 64Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)Epic · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGAn old enemy's vengeful return forces a starship crew into a brisk, intimate, and epic battle.Paramount+ · Kanopy
65. 65Alien: 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
66. 66Farscape (1999) · seriesEpic · full attention · 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. 67I Dream of Jeannie (1965) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · 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
68. 68Lost in Space (2018) · seriesSuspenseful · family watch · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA family stranded on an alien planet faces constant, suspenseful dangers while fighting to survive.Netflix
69. 69The Mandalorian and Grogu (2026)Epic · family watch · brisk · PG-13A legendary bounty hunter and his apprentice protect a fledgling republic from scattered imperial warlords.Disney+
70. 70For All Mankind (2019) · seriesEpic · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn earnest, epic drama intimately explores an alternate history where the space race never ended.Apple TV+ · Max
71. 71Star Wars Rebels (2014) · seriesWholesome humor · epic · family watch · strong violence · TV-Y7A clever starship crew fights the evil Galactic Empire with brisk action and wholesome humor.Disney+
72. 72Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)Epic · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A young hero's burgeoning power unsettles a legendary mentor as galactic resistance clashes with a formidable order.Disney+
73. 73ALF (1986) · seriesWholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · measured · TV-GA furry alien wiseguy brings chaos and wholesome humor to a suburban family's cozy home.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
74. 74First Man (2018)Gritty · full attention · 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)Epic · family watch · 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) · seriesEpic · family watch · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7Jedi Knights lead Republic forces in brisk battles across the galaxy, facing new Sith threats.Disney+
77. 77Oblivion (2013)Suspenseful · late-night trip · 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)Epic · party watch · strong violence · emotionally heavy · 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)Epic · 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)Epic · party watch · 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.Prime Video
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
83. 83The Creator (2023)Epic · late-night trip · 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. 84Ahsoka (2023) · seriesEpic · full attention · measured · TV-14A former Jedi faces a gritty, suspenseful threat to a vulnerable galaxy in an epic, measured adventure.Disney+
85. 85Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) · seriesEpic · full attention · measured · TV-PGA measured, earnest drama chronicles humanity's early interstellar adventures leading to galactic unity.Paramount+
86. 86The Silent Sea (2021) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAMoon explorers race against time, retrieving samples from a desolate facility holding classified, cerebral secrets.Netflix
87. 87Star Trek Beyond (2016)Dry wit · epic · party watch · strong violence · PG-13A witty and brisk adventure pushes the Enterprise crew to their limits against a formidable new enemy.Paramount+ · Kanopy
88. 88Trolls World Tour (2020)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGWholesome musical adventure unfolds as vibrant troll tribes learn to harmonize their whimsical differences.
89. 89Stargate (1994)Epic · full attention · 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)
90. 90Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)Epic · late-night trip · brisk · PG-13Two operatives race to save a shimmering, intergalactic city from a dark, encroaching mystery.Hulu · Max
91. 91Star Trek: Picard (2020) · seriesIntimate · late-night trip · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA retired admiral grapples with a melancholic past and an earnest future across a measured, atmospheric journey.Paramount+
92. 92Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)Dry wit · whimsical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA brisk, whimsical adventure sends a crew back in time, saving Earth with wholesome humor and uplifting hijinks.Paramount+ · Kanopy · Tubi
93. 93Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)Dry wit · pulpy · family watch · brisk · PG-13A young smuggler navigates a gritty criminal underworld, encountering witty rivals and forging epic partnerships.Disney+
94. 94Lightyear (2022)Wholesome humor · epic · family watch · brisk · PGA legendary Space Ranger and his robot companion embark on an uplifting, brisk intergalactic adventure.Disney+
95. 95Spaceballs (1987)Big broad humor · satirical · comfort watch · brisk · PGA brisk, campy space adventure unfolds with broad humor and witty satire as heroes race to save a princess.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
96. 96Stargate Universe (2009) · seriesSuspenseful · late-night trip · 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)Wholesome humor · whimsical · family watch · brisk · PGAn unlikely duo, a resourceful girl and a banished alien, embark on a whimsical, brisk adventure.
98. 98Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022) · seriesSuspenseful · full attention · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A former Jedi Master confronts allies turned enemies as the Galactic Empire casts a long, melancholy shadow.Disney+
99. 99Elysium (2013)Gritty · 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
100. 100Mickey 17 (2025)Dark satire · gritty · late-night trip · strong violence · RA disposable clone faces endless, absurd deaths while exploring a surreal, darkly comedic future.Max

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