Best space movies to stream

Space has always been the perfect setting for cinema, offering everything from epic battles to survival dramas that test human limits. Between classics and modern productions, we've selected the best space films of all time, taking into account the cultural impact and technical quality of each work. Check out the curated list below, organized by rating. Rotten Tomatoes From smallest to largest.

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)   

Original title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

61% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the movie, Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) He's having a terrible day: his house is being demolished, his best friend is an alien, and Earth has just been imploded to make way for a space highway. Forced to flee in a spaceship with the titular intergalactic guide, Arthur meets again Trillian (Zooey Deschanel), the only other human survivor, with whom he had a brief and frustrating encounter at a party on Earth. Now, alongside this unlikely crew that includes the eccentric Zaphod Beeblebrox (Sam Rockwell) and the depressed robot Marvin (Alan Rickman)He travels through the cosmos trying to understand the meaning of life and the universe.

New Space Order (2021)  

Original title: Seungriho

Popular title: Space Sweepers

70% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

Set in the year 2092, the film follows the crew of a garbage-collecting spaceship led by the pilot. Tae-ho (Song Joong-ki) and Captain Jang (Kim Tae-ri), who survives by salvaging space debris for resale. After a chase involving a crashed space shuttle, they find the little girl. Dorothy (Park Ye-rin)A 7-year-old girl is found hidden in the rubble. Upon realizing she is actually a humanoid robot of mass destruction wanted by the UTS corporation's Space Guards, the crew decides to risk everything to demand a million-dollar ransom, unaware of the secret the girl holds.

The Fifth Element (1997)  

Original title: The Fifth Element

71% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Set in the 23rd century, Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis)A New York taxi driver becomes involved in an adventure in which he must stop a demonic being that travels the galaxy every 5000 years. If nothing is done, Earth will be destroyed, but to do this he needs to find 4 ancient stones, which represent the elements, and place them around... Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), which is the fifth element.

Starship Troopers (1997) 

Original title: Starship Troopers

72% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In the distant future, Earth wages a brutal war against a race of giant alien insects intent on eliminating all human life. The young Johnny Rico (Casper Van Dien) and your friends Carmen Ibanez (Denise Richards) e Dizzy Flores (Dina Meyer)They enlist in the federal service to secure their citizenship. As members of the Mobile Infantry, they travel to distant planets to combat these relentless enemies in bloody battles, with the sole mission of ensuring the survival of their species at any cost.

Interstellar (2014)

Original title: Interstellar

73% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max e Prime Video 

In one of the best space travel movies, a group of astronauts is given the mission of checking out possible planets to receive the world's population, enabling the continuation of the species. Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) is called to lead the group formed by Brand (Anne Hathaway), Jenkins (Marlon Sanders) e Doyle (Wes Bentley) and accepts the mission knowing that he will never be able to see his children again. As the years pass, his daughter Murph (Mackenzie Foy and Jessica Chastain) will invest in their own journey to also try to save the planet's population.

Prometheus (2012) 

73% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney + e Netflix

Set decades before the meeting of Ellen Ripley Featuring the first Xenomorph, this film serves as the official prequel to the franchise. AlienThe plot follows a team of scientists, led by Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) and by the android David (Michael Fassbender)...who embark on a space journey to discover the truth about the origin of the human race. On their destination planet, they encounter powerful creatures known as Engineers and terrifying revelations that connect the creation of humanity to the emergence of the galaxy's most dangerous biological threat.

Accidental Passenger (2021) 

Original title: Stowaway

75% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In one of the best space travel movies, the biologist David Kim (Dae Kim), the medical researcher Zoe Levenson (Anna Kendrick) and the commander Marina Barnett (Toni Collette) They embark on a two-year mission to Mars. However, an unexpected guest arrives: the engineer Michael Adams (Shamier Anderson)A fourth crew member ends up traveling by mistake after becoming trapped on the spacecraft before launch. The accidental presence of a fourth crew member overloads the life support systems and compromises limited resources, placing the mission and everyone's survival in grave danger.

Back to Space (2022)  

Original title: Return to Space

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

This production follows the journey of several American NASA astronauts on a crucial mission to reclaim the leading role of the US in human space exploration. With exclusive access to the behind-the-scenes workings of SpaceX and... Elon MuskThe production details the team's efforts to revolutionize space travel.

The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976)

Original title: The Man Who Fell to Earth

79% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the story, the humanoid alien Thomas Jerome Newton (David Bowie) arrives on Earth with a mission to bring water to his home planet, which is facing a catastrophic drought. Disguised as a human, he uses his world's advanced technology to create a tech conglomerate, becoming a millionaire with the help of his lawyer. Oliver Farnsworth (Buck Henry). However, when engaging with society, Newton succumbs to temptations and Earthling greed, jeopardizing his mission to return home.

Alien: Romulus (2024)  

80% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Located between Alien, the 8th Passenger (first film in the franchise released in 1979) and Aliens The Rescue (The second film, from 1986), a group of young space colonists venture into the depths of an abandoned space station. There, they discover a terrifying life form, forcing them to fight for their survival. The cast includes... Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson e Archie Renaux.

Avatar (2009) 

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

Em Avatar, the paraplegic ex-marine Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) He is sent to the extraterrestrial moon Pandora, where he controls a hybrid Na'vi body. His mission is to infiltrate the local clan to obtain information, going against the scientist. Dr. Grace (Sigourney Weaver) and the militarist Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang). However, when saved by the warrior Neytiri (Zoe Saldana), Jake falls in love with the planet and its people, being forced to choose sides in the impending battle for the Na'Vi's survival.

Total Recall (1990) 

Original title: Total Recall

81% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In the year 2084, the worker Doug Quaid (Arnold Schwarzenegger) He resorts to a memory implant to simulate a trip to Mars, but something goes wrong during the procedure. As a result, he begins to remember who he really was and facts that, until then, he was completely unaware of. Now, pursued by assassins, quaid He seeks revenge against those who deceived him and sets off for the red planet in search of his true identity.

Gattaca: The Genetic Experiment (1997)

Original title: Gattaca

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In a dystopian future where genetics decides fate, the "invalid" Vincent (Ethan Hawke), biologically conceived, dreams of traveling to space. To circumvent segregation, Vincent assumes the genetic identity of Jerome (Jude Law), a former quadriplegic “valid” athlete, and rises in the Gattaca space corporation, where he interacts with Irene (Uma Thurman)However, the murder of a program director threatens to expose the boy's cover, putting his entire life of cover at risk.

Serenity: The Fight for Tomorrow (2005) 

Original title: >

82% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

The captain Malcolm Reynolds (Nathan Fillion) He leads a crew of renegades aboard the spaceship Serenity, surviving on petty looting and transport missions in the outer reaches of the galaxy. The group's routine, however, is disrupted when they agree to take a doctor aboard. Simon Tam (Sean Maher) and her telepathic sister, River (Summer Glau)...which hides disturbing secrets about the Alliance's oppressive regime. Hunted by a government-sent assassin, the group must decide whether to risk their lives to expose a conspiracy that could change the fate of all colonized planets.

Ad Astra: Hit the Stars (2019)

Original title: Ad Astra

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney + e Prime Video

Em Ad Astra: To the Stars, or astronaut Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) travels to the ends of the solar system in search of his father, Clifford McBride (Tommy Lee Jones), a scientist missing on an expedition. As he traverses space, Roy must unravel a mystery involving his father's dangerous renegade research, which threatens the survival of all humanity on Earth.

High Life: A New Life (2018)  

Original title: High Life

83% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In one of the best space movies, a group of criminals agrees to exchange their sentences for participation in a space mission searching for alternative energies in the nearest black hole to Earth. But things don't go as planned, and the last survivors... Monte (Robert Pattinson) and his daughter, must fight to survive.

The Journey (2019)  

Original title: Proxima

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

The French astronaut Sarah Loreau (Eva Green) She sees her dream come true when she is selected for a year-long mission to the International Space Station. However, preparing for the launch requires her to separate from her seven-year-old daughter, leaving her in the care of her ex-husband while she undergoes rigorous training in Russia. Throughout this process, Sarah He has to deal with the guilt of the separation and the skepticism of his crewmates, the American. Mike Shannon (Matt Dillon) and the Russian Anton Ocheivsky (Aleksey Fateev), who question her ability to reconcile professional life with the emotions of motherhood.

Planet of the Apes (1968)  

Original title: Planet of the Apes

86% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

The astronaut George Taylor (Charlton Heston) and her team suffer an accident on an unknown planet, where time has advanced centuries. In this new place, they discover that society is dominated by evolved apes, like the scientist Zira (Kim Hunter) and the archaeologist Cornelius (Roddy McDowall), while humans are mute and enslaved. In this context, Taylor He is captured, and his intelligence threatens the social order of... Dr. Zaius (Maurice Evans)This leads the boy to begin planning an escape to prove the truth about the planet's origin.

First Man (2018)   

Original title: First Man

87% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

In one of the best space travel movies, the astronaut Neil Armstrong (Ryan Gosling) He embarks on a journey to become the first man to walk on the Moon in 1969. The story portrays the years of rigorous training, personal sacrifices, and extreme risks faced by him and NASA in one of the most dangerous missions in space exploration. The cast also includes... Claire Foy, Jason Clarke e Kyle chandler.

Blade Runner 2049 (2017)

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Three decades after the events of the first film, the officer K (Ryan Gosling) He acts as a new replicant hunter for the Los Angeles Police Department. During a routine mission, the protagonist unearths a hidden secret that has the potential to plunge what remains of society into absolute chaos. To prevent the collapse, he begins a relentless search for... Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), the former Blade Runner who has remained missing since the incidents that marked the year 2019.

Strange Passenger: Sputnik (2020) 

Original title: Sputnik

88% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The astronaut Konstantin (Pyotr Fyodorov) He ends up becoming the sole survivor of a mysterious space accident that occurred during the Cold War in 1983. Under military custody at an isolated base, he is monitored by a psychologist. Tatyana (Oksana Akinshina)The specialist discovers the presence of an alien creature living inside the soldier's body. She must then find a way to separate the host from the parasitic organism before the entity causes a tragedy in the government complex.

Blade Runner: The Android Hunter (1982) 

Original title: Blade Runner

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

Set in a dystopian and futuristic Los Angeles in 2019, "replicants" are illegal on Earth after an off-planet rebellion. In this context, the former police officer... Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), an android hunter known as Blade Runner, is forced to return to service. His mission is to “remove” four fugitive Nexus-6 replicants, led by Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer), who came to Earth in search of their creator to extend their short lifespan.

I Am Mother (2019)  

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In a fortified shelter, the robot Mother (Rose Byrne) raises the teenager Daughter (Clara Rugaard) Under the pretext of repopulating the Earth after a mass extinction, the young woman's safe routine is shattered when... wounded woman (Hilary Swank) A woman emerges asking for help and reveals contradictory information about the outside world. Faced with this new evidence, the woman begins to question the true nature of artificial intelligence and the real intentions behind its isolated creation.

Toxic Wealth (2018) 

Original title: Prospect

89% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In one of the best space travel movies, the young woman Cee (Sophie Thatcher) accompanies his father, Damon (Jay Duplass)In a perilous expedition to an alien moon covered in a poisonous forest, the duo's goal is to extract valuable gems hidden in the local fauna to pay off debts and secure a better life. However, their encounter with the mercenary... Ezra (Pedro Pascal) It transforms the pursuit of profits into a fight for survival in an environment where every mistake can be fatal.

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)  

Original title: 2001: A Space Odyssey

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Directed by Stanley Kubrick Set in the future, one of the best space travel movies follows astronauts. Bowman (Keir Dullea) e Poole (Gary Lockwood) On a mission to Jupiter aboard a spaceship to investigate a mysterious monolith, the journey is jeopardized when the ship's artificial intelligence computer, HAL 9000, exhibits a dangerous behavioral malfunction.

Heroes Out of Orbit (1999)  

Original title: Galaxy Quest

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In one of the best space movies, the cast of a defunct science fiction series, led by Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) e Gwen DeMarco (Sigourney Weaver)The actor survives on fan events until he is approached by real aliens. The extraterrestrials mistake the TV broadcasts for historical documents and recruit the actors for an intergalactic battle against the tyrant. Sarris (Robin Sachs)Now, the artists must assume their heroic roles in real life to save an entire civilization from total annihilation.

Lunar (2009) 

Original title: Moon

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

In one of the best space travel movies, at the end of his three-year contract isolated on the Moon, the astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) He has only the company of his computer and the hope of reuniting with his wife. However, his health deteriorates with hallucinations and an imminent fatal accident, which leads him to a disturbing discovery: he encounters a younger version of himself, an apparent clone, and must unravel the mystery of Lunar Industries before the rescue team arrives.

October Sky (1999) 

Original title: October Sky

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Youtube

The young Homer Hickam (Jake Gyllenhaal) He decided to build his own rockets after being inspired by the launch of the Soviet satellite Sputnik in 1957. Although his father, a miner... John Hickam (Chris Cooper)Despite her insistence that her son follow the family tradition in the coal mines, the boy persists in his scientific dream. With the encouragement of his teacher... Riley (Laura Dern) With the support of friends, the student defies the expectations of his small town to win an opportunity at the national science fair.

Oxygen (2021) 

Original title: Oxygen

Popular title: Oxygen

90% on Rotten Tomatoes | 6,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix

In one of the best films about space, the scientist Elizabeth Hansen (Mélanie Laurent) She suddenly awakens trapped in a cryogenics unit with no recollection of how she got there. Monitored by artificial intelligence. MILO (Mathieu Amalric)She needs to reconstruct her memories and discover her true identity while her oxygen levels drop drastically.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)  

Original title: Guardians of the Galaxy

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In the story, the adventurer Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) He becomes the target of an intergalactic manhunt after stealing a mysterious sphere coveted by the villain. Ronan (Lee Pace). To survive the persecution, he forms an alliance with the outlaws. Gamora (Zoe Saldana),Drax (Dave Bautista), Rocket (Bradley Cooper) e Groot (Vin Diesel)Together, the misfits discover the artifact's destructive potential and must join forces to stop a colossal threat from annihilating the entire universe.

MIB: Men in Black (1997)

Original title: Men in Black

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,3 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

In the history of MIB men in Black, the agents K (Tommy Lee Jones) e J (Will Smith) They are futuristic police officers working on a top-secret government project. It involves the capture and deportation of space beings not authorized to remain on Earth. The cast also includes... Linda Fiorentino e Vincent D'Onofrio.

Lost on Mars (2015)  

Original title: The Martian

91% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e Disney +

Em Lost in Mars, the astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is sent on a mission to Mars. After a severe storm, he is presumed dead, abandoned by his colleagues, and wakes up alone on the mysterious planet with scarce supplies, unsure of how to find his companions or return to Earth. The film Ridley Scott count with Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig e Jeff daniels in the cast.

Dune: Part Two (2024)  

Original title: Dunes: Part Two

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max e Netflix

In the second part of the modern version of the work, the journey of Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) The story takes on new chapters when he forms an alliance with Chani (Zendaya) and The Fremen people seek revenge for the destruction of their family. Faced with a dilemma between his love and the fate of the universe, the young leader faces the challenge of averting a terrible future that only he can foresee. The cast includes names such as Rebecca ferguson, Javier Bardem, Austin butler, Josh Brolin e Florence Pugh.

Solaris (1972)  

Original title: Solyaris

92% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In the plot, the psychologist Kris Kelvin (Donatas Banionis) goes to the Solaris space station with an important scientific mission: to decide whether to continue research on a mysterious planet. Upon arriving at the station Kelvin Jis already surprised by the suicide of one of the crew members, while two others, Snaut (Jüri Järvet) e Sartorius (Anatoli Solonitsyn), are on the verge of madness. In time, the Kelvin he begins to feel strange, having dreamlike trances where he sees his ex-wife Hari (Natalya Bondarchuk), who died years ago. 

Alien – The 8th Passenger (1979) 

Original title: Alien

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,5 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In one of the best threadmes sci-fi Set in space, after receiving a distress signal from a desolate planet, the crew of the Nostromo space shuttle lands to investigate. In this context, the executive officer Kane (John Hurt) is attacked by a parasitic creature that attaches itself to his face. Once on board, the official survivor Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and the rest of the crew fight to survive when a lethal and relentless alien organism bursts from the body of Kane, growing rapidly and hunting them one by one.

Stars Beyond Time (2016)  

Original title: Hidden Figures

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

At the height of the Cold War, mathematics Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) e Mary Jackson (Janelle MonáeThey overcome racial and gender bias at NASA. Under the leadership of Al Harrison (Kevin Costner)The trio acts as the brains behind the complex calculations needed to put the astronaut in place. John Glenn (Glen Powell) in orbit.

The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)  

Original title: The Day the Earth Stood Still

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

in the classic The Day the Earth Stood Still, the humanoid alienKlaatu (Michael Rennie) lands in Washington DC, accompanied by an imposing robot, Gort (Lock Martin), to deliver an urgent message of peace to the nations of the Earth. Received with hostility and after being wounded, Klaatus escapes and disguises himself among humans. He counts on the help of scientist HElen Benson (Patricia Neal) and his son Bobby (Billy Gray) to try to convince the influential Professor Barnhardt (Sam Jaffe) to gather world leaders and convey their threat: either Earth lives in peace, or it will be destroyed to ensure the safety of other planets.

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back (1980) 

Original title: Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back

93% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

The second chapter of the original trilogy and the fifth film in the official saga chronology, the film depicts the Empire's retaliation against the Rebel Alliance. While the young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) seeks training from the master. Yoda (Frank Oz) to become a Jedi, the villain Darth Vader (David Prowse) The pursuit of the rebels continues. Meanwhile, the Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) e Han Solo (Harrison Ford) They seek refuge amidst growing romantic tension and constant threats from imperial forces.

The Arrival (2016)  

Original title: Arrival

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: HBO Max

Em The arrivalwhen interplanetary beings leave marks on Earth, the Dr. Louise Banks (Amy Adams), a linguist specializing in the subject, is sought by the military to translate the signals and determine whether the aliens pose a threat or not. However, the answer to all the questions and mysteries could threaten the lives of Louise and the existence of all humanity. The cast also includes names such as Jeremy Renne and Forest Whitaker, and the direction is Denis Villeneuve..

Aliens: The Rescue (1986)  

Original title: Aliens

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

After floating in space for 57 years, the officer Ellen Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) She awakens and discovers that the planet from her previous trauma now harbors a human colony. Although reluctant to relive the nightmare, she agrees to accompany the sergeant. Apone (Al Matthews) and the cable Hicks (Michael Biehn) on a rescue mission at the site. However, the military group soon realizes that their heavy weaponry is insufficient to confront the hundreds of aliens that have taken over the space base.

Apollo 13: From Disaster to Triumph (1995)  

Original title: Apollo 13

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

the journey of Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) e Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) Things turn into a nightmare when an explosion hits the spacecraft's oxygen tank. Because of the accident, the crew must abandon the moon landing while racing against time and scarce resources to survive in the vacuum of space. Meanwhile, the director... Gene Kranz (Ed Harris) It mobilizes engineers on Earth in an unprecedented rescue operation to bring the astronauts back home.

Star Trek (2009)  

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,9 on IMDb

Where to watch: Paramount +

In one of the best space and sci-fi films, aboard the USS Enterprise, the most sophisticated spaceship ever built, a crew of rookies embarks on its maiden voyage, which is disrupted by... Nero (Eric Bana), a commander whose vengeance threatens all of humanity. In order for humans to survive, James Kirk (Chris Pine), a rebellious young officer, and Spock (Zachary Quinto)Vulcan, a completely logical and rational being, must overcome the rivalry between them and find a way to defeat Black Before it's too late.

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope (1977) 

Original title: Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

94% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,6 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In the war against the evil Galactic Empire, the young Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) joins the master Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi (Alec Guinness) after intercepting a message from Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher). They hire the cynical mercenary Han Solo (Harrison Ford) To rescue the princess. Together, the unlikely alliance must deliver the stolen plans of the fearsomeThe Death Star, a battle station capable of annihilating planets, and helping to Rebel Alliance to destroy it.

Wall E (2008)  

95% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,4 on IMDb

Where to watch: Disney +

In this animated film set in 2805, Earth has become a toxic waste dump, abandoned by humanity who now live aboard the starship Axiom. The only active being on the planet is... WALL-E, a small trash compactor robot that has developed a unique personality. Its routine changes drastically with the arrival of EVA Material, a modern robotic probe sent in search of life. WALL-E falls in love with EVA Material, embarking on a romantic adventure through space that will decide the fate of humanity.

Gravity (2013)  

Original title: Gravity

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,7 on IMDb

Where to watch: Play Market e HBO Max

The best space movie on Mercado Play and HBO Max, Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) is an experienced astronaut who is on a mission to repair the Hubble telescope together with Doctor Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock). Both are caught in a shower of debris from the destruction of a satellite by a Russian missile, which throws them into outer space. Without any support from NASA's ground base, they must find a way to survive in an environment completely inhospitable to human life. 

The Chosen: Where the Future Begins (1983) 

Original title: The Right Stuff

96% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,8 on IMDb

Where to watch: AppleTV +

Based on the book by Tom wolfeOne of the best space travel films, it narrates the audacious journey of the first American test pilots selected for Project Mercury. Real-life characters such as... John Glenn (Ed Harris) e Alan Shepard (Scott Glenn) They face extreme dangers and political pressure to overcome the technological advancements of the Soviet Union. From this, the story explores the courage of these men and the sacrifices of their families as NASA attempts to make the first human orbital flight in United States history a reality.

Apollo 11 (2019)  

99% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: Prime Video

The production features previously unseen 70mm footage and rare audio recordings from the historic mission that took man to the Moon in 1969. The narrative focuses on the meticulous work of mission control on Earth and the astronauts' journey. Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin e Michael Collins aboard the command module.

Mercury 13 (2018)  

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,0 on IMDb

Where to watch: Netflix 

The production follows the true story of female aviators such as wally funk e Jerrie Cobb, who were part of a private testing program for human spaceflight in 1961. Even with results superior to those of the male candidates, the group faced prejudice from NASA and the American government in securing the right to enter the space race. 

The Silver Globe (1988)  

Original title: Na srebrnym globie

Popular title: On the Silver Globe

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 7,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

Three astronauts, including the Commander Jerzy (Jerzy Trela)(Then, after fleeing Earth, they establish a colony on an unexplored planet. Over generations, the descendants of the survivors develop a primitive culture and see the founders as deities. Decades later, the explorer) Marek (Andrzej Seweryn) He arrives at the place and the inhabitants receive him as the long-awaited messiah, destined to liberate the people from the enslavement of monstrous creatures.

Journey to the Moon (1902)

Original title: Le voyage dans la lune

Popular title: A Trip to the Moon

100% on Rotten Tomatoes | 8,1 on IMDb

Where to watch: currently unavailable

In this classic, the Professor Barbenfouillis (Georges Méliès) He convinces his fellow astronomers to participate in an unprecedented expedition to Earth's satellite. Aboard a capsule launched from a giant cannon, the explorers land on the lunar surface and discover that the place harbors mysteries and unknown inhabitants. The team must then deal with the dangers of this new world to ensure that the scientific mission does not become a one-way trip.

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Text revised by Alexandre Marques 17 / 02 / 2026.

Sources: Time Out, Rotten Tomatoes and Netflix