The best movies about space: what to watch this weekend

Space has always been a fascination for humanity with its mystery and beauty. Filmmakers have repeatedly addressed this endless topic, creating real masterpieces.

We offer you a selection of the best movies about space and astronauts that will make you feel like a real explorer of the universe. This selection includes movies about brave astronauts, distant galaxies, and unusual space phenomena.

1. Interstellar (2014)

IMDb rating: 8.7

A deep and emotional film by Christopher Nolan about astronauts who save humanity by crossing a wormhole to another galaxy. It raises not only scientific but also philosophical questions about time, love, and human nature.

2. Life (2017)

IMDb rating: 6.6

This space thriller tells the story of an international team aboard a space station that encounters a dangerous life form from Mars. The tense atmosphere and intrigue are reminiscent of classics of the genre, such as Alien.

3. Pandorum (2009)

IMDb rating: 6.7

A fantastic thriller with a mysterious atmosphere. On a ship rushing to a new planet, astronauts wake up to find their ship in ruins and with unknown enemies on board. Psychological tension complements the plot.

4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023)

IMDb rating: 7.9

The latest installment in the series about a merry team of superheroes. The movie is full of vivid space adventures, humor and dramatic moments, which makes it a great choice for fans of entertaining movies.

5. Ender's Game (2013)

IMDb rating: 6.6

This is an adaptation of the famous novel by Orson Scott Card about a boy who becomes a military strategist in a war with an alien race. The film raises the themes of leadership, self-sacrifice, and moral choice.

6. Crater (2023)

IMDb rating: 5.4

A teenage drama set in the space setting of 2257. The story of the adventures of a group of young people on the Moon, where they discover not only the dangers of the environment but also important truths about themselves.

7. The Moon (Deo mun, 2023)

IMDb rating: 5.9

A South Korean film about a lone astronaut who finds himself on the backside of the moon after a disaster. An intense drama with elements of science fiction that questions human priorities and politics.

8. Borderlands (2024)

IMDb rating: 5.1. This adaptation of the popular game will take you to the chaotic planet Pandora. A comedy with black humor, adventures, and strange characters that will appeal to fans of games and Fallout.

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