10 Space movies that expertly blend Science and Imagination

Space movies give the viewers a glimpse of the technical aspect of the fan-favorite sci-fi genre. Some of these movies perfectly blend elements of science with imagination, providing a new and fascinating world through cinema. They can take us to a distant future or even a new planet or galaxy with their stunning visuals and creative storytelling. Here is a list of 10 movies that have expertly combined science and imagination.

Disclaimer: This entire article is based on the writer's opinion. Reader's discretion is advised.

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1) 2001: A Space Odyssey ( 1968)

Directed by Stanley Kubrick, 2001: A Space Odyssey is a space movie that follows a group of astronauts and scientists who investigate an alien monolith. The Kubrick film showed a spot-on depiction of a spaceflight.

The film also inspired many sci-fi movies that came after it. It also introduced many new aspects in sci-fi filmmaking, as the movie contains barely any dialogue and uses music to accompany the long sequences.

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

George Lucas’s Star Wars: Episode IV- A New Hope tells the story of a group of rebellions called the Rebel Alliance who are trying to destroy the dictatorial rule of the Galactic Empire. The space film is the first one that gives a glimpse of a fictional faraway galaxy, introducing the viewers to a new imaginative world that has now become a pop culture phenomenon.

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3) Interstellar ( 2014)

Academy Award winner Christopher Nolan's Interstellar is a fan-favorite space movie. It follows a group of astronauts who go on a search for a new planet as Earth is slowly becoming inhabitable for humans. The film stars Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, among many other big names. Interstellar doesn't just show the technical aspect of a space mission. It also links a deeply emotional and compelling story with it.

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4) Alien (1979)

Ridley Scott's Alien follows the story of a spaceship crew investigating the ruins of a spaceship. While doing that, they encounter a new terrifying species called ‘xenomorph.’ With this space movie, Ridley Scott changed the genre of sci-fi by blending science with horror.

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5) Apollo 13 ( 1995)

Ron Howard's Apollo 13 tells the story of the terminated Apollo 13 mission to the moon. It is adapted from astronauts Jim Lovell and Jeffrey Kluger’s novel Lost Moon: The Perilous Voyage of Apollo 13.

This space movie, set in space, depicts the plight and struggle the astronauts faced aboard a NASA spaceship and their eventual saving of lives. With the help of NASA, Ron Howard has detailed a life picture of what astronauts experience in space.

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6) The Martian ( 2015)

Ridley Scott's film The Martian stars Matt Damon as Mark Watney, an astronaut stranded on Mars. The space film shows us the struggles he faces to survive alone in the harsh environment of the planet.

It gives viewers a glimpse of the harsh environment of Mars and also provides an emotional account of the lone survivor Mark, blending science and imagination into a compelling story.

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7) Armageddon ( 1998)

Starring Bruce Willis, Armageddon is a disaster film in which a group of drillers are sent to space by NASA to destroy a huge asteroid.

This space movie depicts the challenges and urgency of their job because if they fail to complete their task, the asteroid can destroy life on Earth. This Michael Bay film was the hight-grossing film of 1998.

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8) Moon ( 2009)

Moon focuses on the story of Samuel Bell, played by Sam Rockwell, and his personal struggles during his job of mining helium-3 on the far side of the moon after the Earth suffers an oil crisis. The space movie follows Sam’s struggles as he experiences strange hallucinations and starts questioning his sanity.

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9) Life ( 2017)

Daniel Espinosa’s Life tells the story of a group of crew members of the International Space Station finding proof of extraterrestrial life on Mars. However, through investigation, it is found to be a deadly and intelligent being.

This space movie perfectly blends science and mystery and received positive reviews from critics and viewers. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal, Hiroyuki Sanada, Rebecca Ferguson, and many other popular names.

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10 ) Star Trek (2009)

J. J. Abrams directed this fan-favorite space movie. This 2009 film is the reboot of the original Star Trek TV show. It follows James T. Kirk ( Chris Pine) and Spock's, played by Zachary Quinto, mission of fighting a Romulan, Nero, who has traveled back in time and is threatening to destroy the Federation of Planets.