IMDb: Most Popular Sci-Fi Feature Films Not In "watchlist"

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1.		Man of Steel (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X A young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. Dir: Zack Snyder With: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 143 mins.
2.		World War Z (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself. Dir: Marc Forster With: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz Action \| Drama \| Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 116 mins.
3.		Cloud Atlas (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. Dir: Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski With: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant Adventure \| Drama \| Sci-Fi 172 mins.
4.		The Purge (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X A family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legalized. Dir: James DeMonaco With: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 85 mins.
5.		The Host (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Dir: Andrew Niccol With: Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel Action \| Adventure \| Romance \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 125 mins.
6.		Iron Man 3 (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Dir: Shane Black With: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 130 mins.
7.		Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 132 mins.
8.		Pacific Rim (2013) Not yet released When an alien attack threatens the Earth's existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace. Dir: Guillermo del Toro With: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 131 mins.
9.		After Earth (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.9/10 X A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, a millennium after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help. Dir: M. Night Shyamalan With: Jaden Smith, David Denman, Will Smith Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 100 mins.
10.		Lifeforce (1985) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.0/10 X A race of space vampires arrive in London and infect the populace. Dir: Tobe Hooper With: Steve Railsback, Mathilda May, Peter Firth Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 116 mins.
11.		The Hunger Games (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete. Dir: Gary Ross With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 142 mins.
12.		Star Trek (2009) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 127 mins.
13.		The Avengers 2 (2015) Not yet released A sequel to the 2012 blockbuster that chronicles the continuing adventures of the team of super humans known as The Avengers. Dir: Joss Whedon With: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
14.		Prometheus (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender Adventure \| Mystery \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
15.		The Wolverine (2013) Not yet released Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his future. Dir: James Mangold With: Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
16.		Oblivion (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. Dir: Joseph Kosinski With: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
17.		Inception (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X A skilled extractor is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible. Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page Action \| Adventure \| Mystery \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 148 mins.
18.		Looper (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by transporting back Joe's future self. Dir: Rian Johnson With: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt Action \| Crime \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 119 mins.
19.		The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Not yet released Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Dir: Francis Lawrence With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller
20.		The Bay (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X Chaos breaks out in a small Maryland town after an ecological disaster occurs. Dir: Barry Levinson With: Will Rogers, Kristen Connolly, Kether Donohue Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 84 mins.
21.		X-Men (2000) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Two mutants come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 104 mins.
22.		X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Not yet released The X-Men must travel in time to change a major historical event that could globally impact man and mutant kind. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
23.		Iron Man (2008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Dir: Jon Favreau With: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 126 mins.
24.		X-Men: First Class (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of Mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determined to start world war III. Dir: Matthew Vaughn With: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 132 mins.
25.		Upside Down (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X Adam and Eden fell in love as teens despite the fact that they live on twinned worlds with gravities that pull in opposite directions. Ten years after a forced separation, Adam sets out on a dangerous quest to reconnect with his love. Dir: Juan Solanas With: Jim Sturgess, Kirsten Dunst, Timothy Spall Drama \| Fantasy \| Romance \| Sci-Fi 100 mins.
26.		Dark Skies (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them. Dir: Scott Stewart With: Keri Russell, Jake Brennan, Josh Hamilton Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 97 mins.
27.		Escape from Planet Earth (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. Dir: Cal Brunker With: Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba Animation \| Adventure \| Comedy \| Family \| Sci-Fi 89 mins.
28.		Back to the Future (1985) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A teenager is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown, and must make sure his high-school-age parents unite in order to save his own existence. Dir: Robert Zemeckis With: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson Adventure \| Comedy \| Sci-Fi 116 mins.
29.		Divergent (2014) Not yet released Set in a futuristic dystopia, a teenager seeks to break free from her homogeneous society that divides people based on human traits. She leaves her faction and joins a rival group, where she falls for an older man. Dir: Neil Burger With: Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller Action \| Adventure \| Romance \| Sci-Fi
30.		X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X A look at Wolverine's early life, in particular his time with the government squad Weapon and the impact it will have on his later years. Dir: Gavin Hood With: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 107 mins.
31.		Superman Returns (2006) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to Earth to become the people's savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 154 mins.
32.		X2 (2003) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X The X-Men band together to find a mutant assassin who has made an attempt on the President's life, while the Mutant Academy is attacked by military forces. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 133 mins.
33.		G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Dir: Jon M. Chu With: Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, Adrianne Palicki Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 110 mins.
34.		Limitless (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A writer discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human abilities. Dir: Neil Burger With: Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish Mystery \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 105 mins.
35.		I Am Legend (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. Dir: Francis Lawrence With: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan Drama \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 101 mins.
36.		The Matrix (1999) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Dir: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski With: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 136 mins.
37.		Dredd (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. Dir: Pete Travis With: Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey Action \| Sci-Fi 95 mins.
38.		Elysium (2013) Not yet released Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. Dir: Neill Blomkamp With: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley Action \| Drama \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller
39.		Avatar (2009) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Dir: James Cameron With: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 162 mins.
40.		Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending USA ideals. Dir: Joe Johnston With: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
41.		Untitled Transformers Sequel (2014) Not yet released The fourth installment of the blockbuster franchise based on the Hasbro toy line. Dir: Michael Bay With: Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Nicola Peltz Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi
42.		Iron Man 2 (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Tony Stark has declared himself Iron Man and installed world peace... or so he thinks. He soon realizes that not only is there a mad man out to kill him with his own technology, but there's something more: he is dying. Dir: Jon Favreau With: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
43.		Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker falls prey to the Sith Lord's lies and makes an enemy of the Jedi and those he loves, concluding his journey to the Dark Side. Dir: George Lucas With: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 140 mins.
44.		Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Not yet released As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C. Dir: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo With: Chris Evans, Frank Grillo, Sebastian Stan Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi
45.		Transformers (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X An ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a young teenager. Dir: Michael Bay With: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 144 mins.
46.		Men in Black 3 (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Agent J travels in time to M.I.B.'s early days in 1969 to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history. Dir: Barry Sonnenfeld With: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin Action \| Comedy \| Sci-Fi 106 mins.
47.		In Time (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system. Dir: Andrew Niccol With: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy Action \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 109 mins.
48.		Star Wars: Episode VII (2015) Not yet released A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
49.		Star Wars (1977) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Dir: George Lucas With: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 121 mins.
50.		Jurassic Park (1993) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum Adventure \| Sci-Fi 127 mins.

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1.		Man of Steel (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X A young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extraterrestrial heritage when Earth is invaded by members of his race. Dir: Zack Snyder With: Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 143 mins.
2.		World War Z (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself. Dir: Marc Forster With: Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz Action \| Drama \| Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 116 mins.
3.		Cloud Atlas (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. Dir: Tom Tykwer, Andy Wachowski With: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant Adventure \| Drama \| Sci-Fi 172 mins.
4.		The Purge (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X A family is held hostage for harboring the target of a murderous syndicate during the Purge, a 12-hour period in which any and all crime is legalized. Dir: James DeMonaco With: Ethan Hawke, Lena Headey, Max Burkholder Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 85 mins.
5.		The Host (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.8/10 X When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Dir: Andrew Niccol With: Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, Jake Abel Action \| Adventure \| Romance \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 125 mins.
6.		Iron Man 3 (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X When Tony Stark's world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Dir: Shane Black With: Robert Downey Jr., Guy Pearce, Gwyneth Paltrow Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 130 mins.
7.		Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 132 mins.
8.		Pacific Rim (2013) Not yet released When an alien attack threatens the Earth's existence, giant robots piloted by humans are deployed to fight off the menace. Dir: Guillermo del Toro With: Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 131 mins.
9.		After Earth (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4.9/10 X A crash landing leaves Kitai Raige and his father Cypher stranded on Earth, a millennium after events forced humanity's escape. With Cypher injured, Kitai must embark on a perilous journey to signal for help. Dir: M. Night Shyamalan With: Jaden Smith, David Denman, Will Smith Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 100 mins.
10.		Lifeforce (1985) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.0/10 X A race of space vampires arrive in London and infect the populace. Dir: Tobe Hooper With: Steve Railsback, Mathilda May, Peter Firth Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 116 mins.
11.		The Hunger Games (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to compete. Dir: Gary Ross With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 142 mins.
12.		Star Trek (2009) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X The brash James T. Kirk tries to live up to his father's legacy with Mr. Spock keeping him in check as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the Federation one planet at a time. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 127 mins.
13.		The Avengers 2 (2015) Not yet released A sequel to the 2012 blockbuster that chronicles the continuing adventures of the team of super humans known as The Avengers. Dir: Joss Whedon With: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
14.		Prometheus (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A team of explorers discover a clue to the origins of mankind on Earth, leading them on a journey to the darkest corners of the universe. There, they must fight a terrifying battle to save the future of the human race. Dir: Ridley Scott With: Noomi Rapace, Logan Marshall-Green, Michael Fassbender Adventure \| Mystery \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
15.		The Wolverine (2013) Not yet released Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his future. Dir: James Mangold With: Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
16.		Oblivion (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. Dir: Joseph Kosinski With: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
17.		Inception (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X A skilled extractor is offered a chance to regain his old life as payment for a task considered to be impossible. Dir: Christopher Nolan With: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page Action \| Adventure \| Mystery \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 148 mins.
18.		Looper (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.6/10 X In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent 30 years into the past, where a hired gun awaits. Someone like Joe, who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by transporting back Joe's future self. Dir: Rian Johnson With: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt Action \| Crime \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 119 mins.
19.		The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (2013) Not yet released Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Dir: Francis Lawrence With: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller
20.		The Bay (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.5/10 X Chaos breaks out in a small Maryland town after an ecological disaster occurs. Dir: Barry Levinson With: Will Rogers, Kristen Connolly, Kether Donohue Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 84 mins.
21.		X-Men (2000) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X Two mutants come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 104 mins.
22.		X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014) Not yet released The X-Men must travel in time to change a major historical event that could globally impact man and mutant kind. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Peter Dinklage Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
23.		Iron Man (2008) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.9/10 X When wealthy industrialist Tony Stark is forced to build an armored suit after a life-threatening incident, he ultimately decides to use its technology to fight against evil. Dir: Jon Favreau With: Robert Downey Jr., Gwyneth Paltrow, Terrence Howard Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 126 mins.
24.		X-Men: First Class (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X In 1962, the United States government enlists the help of Mutants with superhuman abilities to stop a malicious dictator who is determined to start world war III. Dir: Matthew Vaughn With: James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 132 mins.
25.		Upside Down (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.3/10 X Adam and Eden fell in love as teens despite the fact that they live on twinned worlds with gravities that pull in opposite directions. Ten years after a forced separation, Adam sets out on a dangerous quest to reconnect with his love. Dir: Juan Solanas With: Jim Sturgess, Kirsten Dunst, Timothy Spall Drama \| Fantasy \| Romance \| Sci-Fi 100 mins.
26.		Dark Skies (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X As the Barret family's peaceful suburban life is rocked by an escalating series of disturbing events, they come to learn that a terrifying and deadly force is after them. Dir: Scott Stewart With: Keri Russell, Jake Brennan, Josh Hamilton Horror \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 97 mins.
27.		Escape from Planet Earth (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.6/10 X Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet. Dir: Cal Brunker With: Brendan Fraser, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Alba Animation \| Adventure \| Comedy \| Family \| Sci-Fi 89 mins.
28.		Back to the Future (1985) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.5/10 X A teenager is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean invented by his friend, Dr. Emmett Brown, and must make sure his high-school-age parents unite in order to save his own existence. Dir: Robert Zemeckis With: Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson Adventure \| Comedy \| Sci-Fi 116 mins.
29.		Divergent (2014) Not yet released Set in a futuristic dystopia, a teenager seeks to break free from her homogeneous society that divides people based on human traits. She leaves her faction and joins a rival group, where she falls for an older man. Dir: Neil Burger With: Shailene Woodley, Kate Winslet, Miles Teller Action \| Adventure \| Romance \| Sci-Fi
30.		X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.7/10 X A look at Wolverine's early life, in particular his time with the government squad Weapon and the impact it will have on his later years. Dir: Gavin Hood With: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 107 mins.
31.		Superman Returns (2006) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X After a long visit to the lost remains of the planet Krypton, the Man of Steel returns to Earth to become the people's savior once again and reclaim the love of Lois Lane. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Brandon Routh, Kevin Spacey, Kate Bosworth Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 154 mins.
32.		X2 (2003) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X The X-Men band together to find a mutant assassin who has made an attempt on the President's life, while the Mutant Academy is attacked by military forces. Dir: Bryan Singer With: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 133 mins.
33.		G.I. Joe: Retaliation (2013) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.2/10 X The G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra; they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Dir: Jon M. Chu With: Dwayne Johnson, Channing Tatum, Adrianne Palicki Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 110 mins.
34.		Limitless (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X A writer discovers a top-secret drug which bestows him with super human abilities. Dir: Neil Burger With: Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish Mystery \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 105 mins.
35.		I Am Legend (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. Dir: Francis Lawrence With: Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan Drama \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 101 mins.
36.		The Matrix (1999) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.7/10 X A computer hacker learns from mysterious rebels about the true nature of his reality and his role in the war against its controllers. Dir: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski With: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 136 mins.
37.		Dredd (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.0/10 X In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. Dir: Pete Travis With: Karl Urban, Olivia Thirlby, Lena Headey Action \| Sci-Fi 95 mins.
38.		Elysium (2013) Not yet released Set in the year 2154, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. Dir: Neill Blomkamp With: Matt Damon, Jodie Foster, Sharlto Copley Action \| Drama \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller
39.		Avatar (2009) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X A paraplegic Marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Dir: James Cameron With: Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 162 mins.
40.		Captain America: The First Avenger (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X After being deemed unfit for military service, Steve Rogers volunteers for a top secret research project that turns him into Captain America, a superhero dedicated to defending USA ideals. Dir: Joe Johnston With: Chris Evans, Hugo Weaving, Samuel L. Jackson Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
41.		Untitled Transformers Sequel (2014) Not yet released The fourth installment of the blockbuster franchise based on the Hasbro toy line. Dir: Michael Bay With: Mark Wahlberg, Stanley Tucci, Nicola Peltz Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi
42.		Iron Man 2 (2010) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X Tony Stark has declared himself Iron Man and installed world peace... or so he thinks. He soon realizes that not only is there a mad man out to kill him with his own technology, but there's something more: he is dying. Dir: Jon Favreau With: Robert Downey Jr., Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi 124 mins.
43.		Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith (2005) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X After three years of fighting in the Clone Wars, Anakin Skywalker falls prey to the Sith Lord's lies and makes an enemy of the Jedi and those he loves, concluding his journey to the Dark Side. Dir: George Lucas With: Hayden Christensen, Natalie Portman, Ewan McGregor Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 140 mins.
44.		Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) Not yet released As Steve Rogers struggles to embrace his role in the modern world and teams up with Natasha Romanoff, aka Black Widow, to battle a powerful yet shadowy enemy in present-day Washington, D.C. Dir: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo With: Chris Evans, Frank Grillo, Sebastian Stan Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi
45.		Transformers (2007) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X An ancient struggle between two extraterrestrial clans, the heroic Autobots and the evil Decepticons, comes to Earth, with a clue to the ultimate power held by a young teenager. Dir: Michael Bay With: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel Action \| Adventure \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 144 mins.
46.		Men in Black 3 (2012) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X Agent J travels in time to M.I.B.'s early days in 1969 to stop an alien from assassinating his friend Agent K and changing history. Dir: Barry Sonnenfeld With: Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin Action \| Comedy \| Sci-Fi 106 mins.
47.		In Time (2011) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system. Dir: Andrew Niccol With: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy Action \| Sci-Fi \| Thriller 109 mins.
48.		Star Wars: Episode VII (2015) Not yet released A continuation of the saga created by George Lucas. Dir: J.J. Abrams With: Harrison Ford, Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi
49.		Star Wars (1977) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.8/10 X Luke Skywalker joins forces with a Jedi Knight, a cocky pilot, a wookiee and two droids to save the universe from the Empire's world-destroying battle-station, while also attempting to rescue Princess Leia from the evil Darth Vader. Dir: George Lucas With: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher Action \| Adventure \| Fantasy \| Sci-Fi 121 mins.
50.		Jurassic Park (1993) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.0/10 X During a preview tour, a theme park suffers a major power breakdown that allows its cloned dinosaur exhibits to run amok. Dir: Steven Spielberg With: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum Adventure \| Sci-Fi 127 mins.

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