Cinema has been interested in the outer reaches of space ever since the beginning of the medium. In cinema, however, astronauts have discovered strange planets, encountered dangerous aliens and gazed upon the wonders of space.
Nowadays, space exploration is a common theme in science-fiction movies, probably because technology will soon allow us to actually see Mars. For now, we can only see the red planet through the eyes of high-tech gadgets or through the fictitious depictions of filmmakers. These artistic visions make it possible for the public to meditate upon the human nature, our place in the Universe or simply place their audience inside a space ship.
The cinematic world presented in this list explores the themes and emotions mentioned above, but it also shows the variety of ways in which space has been explored in movies.
