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.
9. Annihilation - 88%
Natalie Portman stars as a woman discovers her husband has vanished during a secret mission and joins an expedition into a mysterious region sealed off by the U.S. government. Photo: Netflix
10. Oxygen - 88%
Starring Melanie Laurent (Inglorious Basterds) in the lead role, the film sees her wake up in cryogenic unit only to be force into a fight for survival as she attempts to remember who she is before the oxygen runs out. Photo: Netflix
11. Ad Astra - 83%
In this sci-fi blockbuster, the big Hollywood hitters are brought in as Brad Pitt, Tommy Lee Jones and Donald Sutherland star in the space drama. Photo: Netflix
12. Code 8 - 81%
As super-powered people are ostracised from society, a man is forced to consider using his illegal abilities for money to save his sick mother. Photo: Netflix