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Ranker | the 40 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time

The best sci-fi movies of all time have captivated our imaginations and transported us to fantastic new worlds beyond our reach. Whether you're a die-hard fan of the genre or simply looking for an escape from reality, this list is your one-way ticket to the cosmos. This article showcases a crowd-ranked list of over 400 popular sci-fi movies, carefully ranked by thousands of avid film buffs and science fiction geeks. From classics to contemporary favorites, our criteria include cultural impact, memorable performances, storytelling, special effects, and innovation in film.
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The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
The Empire Strikes Back (1980)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
2
Aliens (1986)
Aliens (1986)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
3
The Terminator (1984)
The Terminator (1984)
Rotten Tomatoes®   100%
4
Alien (1979)
Alien (1979)
Rotten Tomatoes®   98%
5
The Matrix (1999)
The Matrix (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes®   88%
6
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
Rotten Tomatoes®   93%
7
Blade Runner (1982)
Blade Runner (1982)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
8
Star Wars (1977)
Star Wars (1977)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
9
Back to the Future (1985)
Back to the Future (1985)
Rotten Tomatoes®   96%
10
Predator (1987)
Predator (1987)
Rotten Tomatoes®   81%
11
Jurassic Park (1993)
Jurassic Park (1993)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
12
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Return of the Jedi (1983)
Rotten Tomatoes®   82%
13
The Fifth Element (1997)
The Fifth Element (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   70%
14
The Thing (1982)
The Thing (1982)
Rotten Tomatoes®   82%
15
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
16
Total Recall (1990)
Total Recall (1990)
Rotten Tomatoes®   82%
17
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
18
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Planet of the Apes (1968)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
19
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)
Rotten Tomatoes®   86%
20
Ghostbusters (1984)
Ghostbusters (1984)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
21
Stargate (1994)
Stargate (1994)
Rotten Tomatoes®   53%
22
Men in Black (1997)
Men in Black (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   92%
23
Interstellar (2014)
Interstellar (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   72%
24
Inception (2010)
Inception (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
25
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
26
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Rotten Tomatoes®   89%
27
Serenity (2005)
Serenity (2005)
Rotten Tomatoes®   82%
28
The Martian (2015)
The Martian (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes®   91%
29
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
30
WALL·E (2008)
WALL·E (2008)
Rotten Tomatoes®   95%
31
Robocop (1987)
Robocop (1987)
Rotten Tomatoes®   90%
32
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)
Rotten Tomatoes®   84%
33
Independence Day (1996)
Independence Day (1996)
Rotten Tomatoes®   68%
34
Starship Troopers (1997)
Starship Troopers (1997)
Rotten Tomatoes®   66%
35
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
36
Escape From New York (1981)
Escape From New York (1981)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
37
The Abyss (1989)
The Abyss (1989)
Rotten Tomatoes®   87%
38
Galaxy Quest (1999)
Galaxy Quest (1999)
Rotten Tomatoes®   90%
39
Star Trek (2009)
Star Trek (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes®   94%
40
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Rotten Tomatoes®   97%
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