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Poll: A Half Century of Dramatic Sci-Fi

A poll by tasmalina
From large franchises like Star Wars to highly popular standalone films such as Christopher Nolan's Inception and Tenet, and of course the many, ubiquitous DC & Marvel inspired cinematic releases, the Science Fiction genre has largely been dominated by high-octane Action Thrillers.

In this poll, you get to show your love for some of the past half-century's most popular more sedate, dramatic Sci-Fi films.

Which of these titles is your personal favorite?

(You may discuss this poll here.)

Results of 2,041 votes:

  1. 1.

    Interstellar (2014)

     
  2. 2.

    Ex Machina (2014)

     
  3. 3.

    The Prestige (2006)

     
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