Netflix: 12 must-see sci-fi movies to discover right away

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Bladerunner 2049

Bladerunner 2049Directed by Denis Villeneuve (Dune – 2021). The film immerses us in a distant future where mankind uses artificially created slaves to work. Officer K is a blade runner, an agent tasked with tracking down those who don’t follow orders. During a mission, he discovers a secret that should never have fallen into his hands. From that day on he himself was suspected by the authorities. Agent K then goes in search of Rick Deckard, a former blade runner who disappeared long ago. With such a great ambiance and stunning acting, Blade Runner 2049 is a worthy representative of cyberpunk cinema.

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Dune (1984)

Another classic of science fiction cinema joins the selection. dune came out in 1984 and was directed by the great David Lynch himself (Elephant Man, Twin Peaks). We are in the very distant future near the planet Arrakis. This desert star is the only place where you can find a valuable resource: spices. This material allows living beings to travel throughout the universe. Arrakis emerges as the epicenter of a galactic conflict between Duke Leto Atreides and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen. For his part, Paul Atreides, the Duke’s young son, appears to be the focus of a prophecy transmitted by the natives of Arrakis…the Fremen. The Dune universe now extends beyond the confines of cinema. Planned for 2022, the strategy game Dune Spice Wars is being developed by Shiro Games Studios.

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edge of tomorrow

edge of tomorrow Directed by Doug Liman (Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Memory in the Skin), it hit theaters in 2014. This is a free live action adaptation of the Japanese short story All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Thrown into the heart of a war against a gargantuan alien threat, Commander William Cage, unwilling to go to the front lines, is called upon to take part in a landing on the French side. During this mission he dies… before being brought back to life 24 hours in the past. He finds himself in a time warp. William Cage is doomed to relive the same day over and over again. The unskilled soldier will use this twist of fate to counter the heralded extinction of humanity.

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Ex Machina

machines and people. Ex Machina is a film, which was released theatrically on June 3, 2015 and was directed by Alex Garland (The Beach). The story takes place in the grand residence of Caleb’s boss, a genius programmer who works at BlueBook, one of the largest high-tech companies in the world. While his boss warmly welcomes him home to congratulate him, the house lost in the middle of the mountain becomes the scene of an unusual spectacle. The leader of BlueBook makes Caleb a disturbing experience: he lives for a few days with an artificial intelligence that takes on the traits of a young woman named Ava. Ex Machina is an excellent film that challenges the notion of humanity.

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beginning

Between two parts of the Dark Knight trilogy, Christopher Nolan offered us the 2010 film beginning. The story puts us in the shoes of Dominic Cobb (played by Leonardo Dicaprio). The latter is an “extractor,” a special agent who can penetrate the dreams of others to steal information. Cobb plays an important role in industry circles, where he steals vital information to learn the intentions of famous bosses. One day, Saito, an influential businessman, asks her to penetrate the mind of a young heir. Dominic then has to try an unusual method, Inception. This delicate technique involves planting an idea in a person’s head. Cobb is accused of murdering his own wife and accepted because he wants to use Saito’s high-level contacts to be able to return to the United States and live there.

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Interstellar

A new feature film by Christopher Nolan invites itself to this selection! Interstellar is a science fiction film released in 2014. After directing the Dark Knight trilogy, the famous director offers us a space exploration set in the near future where the earth is doomed. Interstellar tells us the story of a father, a former aeronautical engineer, who discovers a government-secret mission. Cooper leaves his family and farm and takes part in a space exploration aimed at finding areas inhabitable by humans. Interstellar is a dream-provoking film imagining worlds at the edge of the universe. A gripping film with strong themes that will keep you hooked to the end.

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war of the Worlds

Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg make a successful science fiction duo, but when their project is an adaptation of a Georges Wells novel, things get even more interesting. war of the Worlds is a feature film released in 2005 and directed, as you may have guessed, by the great Steven Spielberg (Jurassic Park, Ready Player One, West Side Story). Tom Cruise plays Ray Ferrier, a divorced father who works on the docks in a port area. After receiving custody of his children for a few days, Ray witnesses a powerful storm that will change human history forever.

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Mortal Engines

Mortal Engines is a film released in December 2018 directed by Christian Rivers and written by Peter Jackson. The two accomplices were known for being instrumental in and/or overseeing the trilogies of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Mortal Engines plunges us into the heart of a post-apocalyptic steampunk world. In this dystopian future, humans live in cities that take the form of giant mobile machines that relentlessly plunder the planet. Tom Nasworthy from the slums of the nomadic city of London meets the fugitive Hester Shaw. The two characters will experience adventures that will lead them to change the face of the world.

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Ready player one

Spielberg returns to this selection with the film Ready player one. It hit theaters in 2018 and is now available on the Netflix streaming platform. The film takes us on a journey to the year 2045. While humanity is in decline, some of the living prefer to meet in a virtual universe called OASIS. This technology comes from the inventions of billionaire James Halliday, who embarks on a huge treasure hunt after his disappearance. In fact, it will allow the lucky winner to find the famous digital Easter egg to bag the entirety of a colossal fortune. A young man named Wade Watts will try to enter and win the jackpot.

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Star Trek (reboot)

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All science fiction fans (re)discover the license in May 2009 star trek with JJ Abrams at the wheel. The reboot hits our theaters, immersing the youngest in one of SF’s most iconic contemporary sagas. Star Trek sends us to the edge of the universe with the new crew of the starship USS Enterprise. Our explorers must face many dangers to stop the Federation’s most fearsome enemy. Against the odds, Kirk and Spock try to work together to complete their mission. If you are a science fiction fan, the USS Enterprise will let you discover galactic mountains and wonders.

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Star Trek Into Darkness

Inspired by the 1982 Star Trek film, Star Trek Into Darkness follows 2009’s Star Trek. Released in 2013, this episode pits the crew of the USS Enterprise against one of the saga’s worst enemies. Kirk and his teammates face Khan. Played by Benedict Cumberbatch (Doctor Strange, Sherlock Holmes), this villain threatens to reveal the Federation’s worst secrets. Destined to be more explosive than ever, this sequel is once again steered by JJ Abrams (Star Wars).

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Star Trek: Without Borders

Star Trek: Without Borders is the third installment in the saga initiated by JJ Abrams. Krall, an overwhelming enemy, puts the entire Federation at risk. Embarking on the most perilous journey of their careers, the crew of the USS Enterprise travel to the edge of the universe to stop Krall from carrying out his destructive plans. Taiwanese director Lin Yibin is directing the project. This screenwriter and producer, best known for taking part in several Fast and Furious films, offers us a show of great intensity. This Star Trek trilogy is a must-see in SF cinema.

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