Into Space: 15 Wonderful Sci-Fi Movies Even Though They Aren’t Perfect

1. The Space Between Us 2017，IMDB Rating: 6.4, IMDB Votes: 56509, ID: 3922818
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The Space Between Us is a romantic sci-fi film with an intriguing premise, but it is riddled with scientific inaccuracies. The movie’s depiction of space travel and life on Mars is far from realistic, and the melodramatic plot often feels forced. Despite its flaws, the chemistry between Asa Butterfield and Britt Robertson adds a touch of charm to the film.
2. Hidden Figures 2016，IMDB Rating: 7.8, IMDB Votes: 259299, ID: 4846340
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Hidden Figures is an inspiring and heartwarming film that highlights the contributions of three African-American women to NASA’s space program. While the movie focuses on their personal and professional struggles, it glosses over some of the technical details of space travel. The film’s portrayal of the space race is simplified, but the powerful performances by Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe make it a must-watch.
3. Stowaway 2021，IMDB Rating: 5.7, IMDB Votes: 53035, ID: 9203694
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Stowaway is a tense and thought-provoking film that explores the moral dilemmas of space travel. However, the movie’s premise of an accidental stowaway strains credibility, and its depiction of space physics is questionable. The strong performances by Anna Kendrick, Daniel Dae Kim, and Toni Collette help to elevate the film, but its scientific inaccuracies are hard to overlook.
4. High Life 2018，IMDB Rating: 5.8, IMDB Votes: 41704, ID: 4827558
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High Life is a haunting and visually arresting film that delves into the darker aspects of human nature. While the movie’s portrayal of space travel is more abstract and artistic, it still suffers from scientific inaccuracies. Robert Pattinson’s performance is captivating, and the film’s exploration of existential themes is thought-provoking, but its lack of realism may be off-putting to some viewers.
5. Crazy, Stupid, Love. 2011，IMDB Rating: 7.4, IMDB Votes: 571320, ID: 1570728
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While ‘Crazy, Stupid, Love.’ is a delightful romantic comedy, it doesn’t touch on space themes, so there’s no room for inaccuracies about space. The film’s charm lies in its witty dialogue and the chemistry between Steve Carell and Ryan Gosling. It’s a feel-good movie that makes you laugh and root for the characters.
6. The Midnight Sky 2020，IMDB Rating: 5.7, IMDB Votes: 90017, ID: 10539608
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‘The Midnight Sky’ attempts to blend a post-apocalyptic Earth with a space mission, but it stumbles with scientific inaccuracies. The idea of Jupiter having a habitable moon and surviving a swim in freezing Arctic waters stretches believability. Despite its stunning visuals and George Clooney’s performance, the film’s scientific flaws detract from its impact.
7. Lucy in the Sky 2019，IMDB Rating: 4.9, IMDB Votes: 8779, ID: 4682804
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‘Lucy in the Sky’ explores the psychological impact of space travel, but it takes liberties with the realities of astronaut life. The film’s portrayal of an astronaut’s mental breakdown and the lack of adherence to NASA protocols are questionable. Natalie Portman’s performance is compelling, but the film’s inaccuracies about space diminish its credibility.
8. Liu lang di qiu 2019，IMDB Rating: 5.9, IMDB Votes: 36730, ID: 7605074
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‘The Wandering Earth’ is a visually stunning sci-fi epic, but its premise of moving Earth with giant thrusters is far-fetched. The film’s depiction of space travel and planetary physics is more fantasy than science. Despite its scientific flaws, the movie’s thrilling action sequences and special effects make it an entertaining watch.
9. Red Planet 2000，IMDB Rating: 5.7, IMDB Votes: 60194, ID: 0199753
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Red Planet is an old-fashioned sci-fi adventure that gets a lot wrong about space. The film’s depiction of Mars’ atmosphere and the behavior of its robotic companion are far from accurate. However, the movie’s suspenseful plot and the performances of Val Kilmer and Carrie-Anne Moss make it an entertaining ride. It’s a film that embraces its genre clichés while delivering a thrilling story.
10. Planet of the Apes 1968，IMDB Rating: 8.0, IMDB Votes: 199183, ID: 0063442
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Planet of the Apes is a classic sci-fi film that, while not focused on space travel, still gets some things wrong. The idea of a planet where apes have evolved to dominate humans is a fascinating concept, but it’s more fantasy than science. Charlton Heston’s iconic performance and the film’s thought-provoking themes make it a must-watch, even if its scientific basis is shaky.
11. Spaceballs 1987，IMDB Rating: 7.1, IMDB Votes: 209138, ID: 0094012
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Mel Brooks’ ‘Spaceballs’ is a hilarious parody of ‘Star Wars’ that doesn’t take itself too seriously. While it gets many things wrong about space, such as sound in a vacuum and exaggerated explosions, its charm lies in its comedic take on these inaccuracies. The film’s strength is its ability to make audiences laugh with its absurd characters and witty dialogue, even if the science is far from accurate.
12. Star Trek 2009，IMDB Rating: 7.9, IMDB Votes: 622564, ID: 0796366
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J.J. Abrams’ ‘Star Trek’ reboot is a thrilling space adventure that reintroduces the iconic characters of the USS Enterprise. Despite its engaging plot and impressive visuals, the film takes liberties with scientific accuracy, particularly with its depiction of black holes and time travel. However, the movie’s emotional depth and character development make it a captivating watch, even if the science is more fiction than fact.
13. Silent Running 1972，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 31767, ID: 0067756
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Silent Running is a visually stunning film that explores environmental themes through the story of a lone botanist in space. However, it falls short in its depiction of space travel, particularly the unrealistic portrayal of sound and gravity. Bruce Dern’s performance is heartfelt, and the film’s message about preserving nature is poignant.
14. Outland 1981，IMDB Rating: 6.6, IMDB Votes: 32693, ID: 0082869
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Outland is a thrilling space western that combines elements of sci-fi and crime drama. While it effectively creates a tense atmosphere, it inaccurately portrays space as having sound and gravity similar to Earth. Sean Connery’s performance as the determined marshal is captivating, and the film’s unique setting adds to its appeal.
15. First Man 2018，IMDB Rating: 7.3, IMDB Votes: 203893, ID: 1213641
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First Man is a visually stunning film that captures the intensity of space travel, but it falls short in its scientific accuracy. The movie portrays space as a chaotic and noisy environment, which is far from the silent vacuum it truly is. Despite this, Ryan Gosling’s performance as Neil Armstrong is compelling, and the emotional depth of the story is undeniable. However, the film’s inaccuracies about space detract from its overall impact.