Science Fiction
Science fiction as a genre of film making has been an element of the cinema experience since the earliest days of the motion picture industry. These films have explored a great range of unique topics, including many that cannot be readily presented in other genre. Science fiction films have been used to explore sensitive social and political issues, while often providing an entertaining story for the more casual viewer. Today, science fiction films are in the forefront of new special effects technology, and the audience has become accustomed to displays of realistic aliens, space battles, energy weapons, faster than light travel, and distant worlds.
This genre has produced many memorable films, as well as a number that can be considered mediocre or even among the worst examples of film production. It took many decades, and the efforts of talented teams of film producers, for the science fiction film genre to be taken seriously as an art form by many critics. The very best of these films may be scrolled below, or for Sci-Fi TV Series, select the green 'Televison Shows' heading on left, and then the 'TV Sci-Fi' option.
Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)
5.4/10
Director: Paul W S Anderson
Starring: Colin Salmon, Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Sienna Guillory, Boris Kodjoe,...
Umbrella Corporation's deadly T-virus is spreading across the globe, transforming ordinary people into legions of zombies. Headed for extinction, the... Read more
Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2021)
5.2/10
Director: Johannes Roberts
Starring: Kaya Scodelario, Hannah John-Kamen, Tom Hopper, Donal Logue
Set in 1998, this origin story explores the secrets of the mysterious Spencer Mansion and the ill-fated Raccoon City. Read more
Retroactive (1997)
6.3/10
Director: Louis Morneau
Starring: James Belushi, Kylie Travis, Frank Whaley
This witty, suspenseful sci-fi/thriller is a cross between 'Groundhog Day' and 'Natural Born Killers'. Jam-packed with action and centering around a h... Read more
Rick And Morty: Season 1 (2013)
9.3/10
Director: Justin Roiland
Starring: Justin Roiland, Chris Parnell, Sarah Chalke
Rick is an eccentric scientist and elderly alcoholic who has recently moved in with his daughter's family. He spends most of his time taking his young... Read more
Rick and Morty: Season 3 (2017)
8.4/10
Starring: Keith David, Danny Trejo, Tom Kenny, Sarah Chalke, Nolan North, Maurice LeMarche...
Re-live the Season that broke the internet better than Kim K ever could. From putting the pressure on McDees to bring back Szechuan Sauce to inspiring... Read more
Riddick (2013)
6.4/10
Director: David Twohy
Starring: Bokeem Woodbine, Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi Molla, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bauti...
Vin Diesel reprises his role as anti-hero Riddick in the third chapter of the sci-fi action saga. A dangerous, escaped convict wanted by every bounty... Read more
Riddick (Blu-ray) (2013)
6.4/10
Director: David Twohy
Starring: Bokeem Woodbine, Vin Diesel, Karl Urban, Jordi Molla, Katee Sackhoff, Dave Bauti...
Vin Diesel reprises his role as anti-hero Riddick in the third chapter of the sci-fi action saga. A dangerous, escaped convict wanted by every bounty... Read more
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011)
7.6/10
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Starring: Brian Cox, John Lithgow, James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto
A scientist (James Franco) searching for a cure for Alzheimer's disease tests a drug on a group of chimpanzees, greatly increasing their intelligence... Read more
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (Blu-ray) (2011)
7.6/10
Director: Rupert Wyatt
Starring: Brian Cox, John Lithgow, James Franco, Andy Serkis, Freida Pinto
A scientist (James Franco) searching for a cure for Alzheimer's disease tests a drug on a group of chimpanzees, greatly increasing their intelligence... Read more
Riverworld (2010)
5/10
Director: Stuart Gillard
Starring: Alan Cumming, Laura Vandervoort, Tahmoh Penikett
After being killed in an explosion, Matt (Tahmoh Penikett) finds himself reawakened on an unusual planet where people from all eras of history have be... Read more