50 Space Movies That Are Out of This World

Christopher Nolan's Interstellar, which features a star-studded cast—Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Casey Affleck, Michael Caine, and a young Timothée Chalamet, to name a few—is easily one of the most successful space movies of the decade. The film follows Cooper (McConaughey) who's on a journey through the galaxy to find a potential new home for humankind.

Planning a trip that's out of this world? Don't panic. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005) has you covered. Martin Freeman, Mos Def, Zoey Deschanel, and Sam Rockwell make this hilariously dysfunctional cast heroes of the galaxy. This movie has everything: singing dolphins, a two-headed president, and the answer to the eternal question—what is the meaning of life?

WALL-E tells the story of the last robot left on an uninhabitable Earth filled with trash. Relatable, no? Though dialogue is limited, the film is visually stunning and a sentimental. Come for the Pixar animated cuteness, stay for the feels.

Zetus Lapetus! This Disney Channel Original Movie is a standout in the collection of space cinema. Zenon (Kristen Storm) has been grounded by her parents...to Earth. When trouble strikes on the space station, Zenon has to save her parents and best friend Nebula (Raven-Symoné) before it's too late. Let us not forget the special performance by intergalactic superstar Prota Zoa.

NBA legend and one of the greatest athletes of all time, Bugs Bunny, stars opposite Michael Jordan in this 1996 sports cinematic masterpiece. Bunny and his cartoon comrades take Jordan out of basketball retirement to defeat theme park owner, Swackhammer (Danny freakin' DiVito!).

When this movie debuted, everyone thought Chris Pratt is...hot? In this Marvel film, Star-Lord (Pratt) joins fellow convicts Rocket the Raccoon (Bradley Cooper), Drax, Gamora (Zoe Saldana), and Groot (Vin Diesel) to return a stolen orb to safe hands and, well, save the galaxy.

Hidden Figures tells the story of unsung NASA heroes Katherine Johnson (Taraji P. Henson), Dorothy Vaughan (Octavia Spencer) and Mary Jackson (Janelle Monáe)—three black women who fast-tracked the space race and helped launch man into orbit for the first time. Are we surprised women were behind one of NASA's most successful events? Absolutely not...but we love to see it!

Amy Adams is a linguistics professor called to lead a team of scientists attempting to communicate with an alien spaceship that landed on Earth. Her performance is breathtaking (talk about Oscars robbery), especially considering her main co-star was...an alien.

If you love Sam Rockwell, Moon is a slow-burn movie you'll need to see. Did I fall asleep midway? Sure. But when I woke up and restarted, I was glad I did. Astronaut Sam Bell (Rockwell) is finishing up a three-year assignment when an accident causes him to see double. Trouble ensues when Rockwell faces a clone of himself onboard. I hate when that happens!

Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones are the secret agents sworn to keep the Earth safe from all things extraterrestrial. Man vs. alien, what could possibly go wrong? A lot! Only thing this movie is missing? Sigourney Weaver!

Thirty-five years after the original, Ridley Scott returns with Blade Runner 2049. Officer K (Ryan Gosling) goes in search of the missing Blade Runner, Deckard (Harrison Ford) after 30 years of searching. The action-packed film is visually stunning and Ryan Gosling is visually sexy.

Did I watch this movie just to see Brad Pitt look like a disgruntled hot zaddy in a space uniform? Maybe, what of it? Ad Astra follows Pitt's character as he searches for an answer for his missing astronaut father. It's gripping and beautiful. Brad Pitt's best performance? No, but what compares to Brad Burn After Reading Pitt?

A journey into space and cinematic excellence! These kitchen appliances jet to Mars on a rescue mission and save the planet from destruction. Can we expect to see a remake starring Ina Garten and Chrissy Teigen anytime soon? Fingers crossed.

Have you ever thought, I wish I knew what The Muppets would do in outerspace? Well, you're in luck! The Muppets From Spacedocuments Kermit, Miss Piggy, and Fozzy Bear as they rescue Rizzo and Gonzo from alien abduction. Modern day heroes!

Rogue One could be grouped in with the Star Wars franchise, but Felicity Jones is just too badass in this movie to not recognize it on its own! Rogue One is set just before A New Hope and follows Jyn Erso (Jones) as she leads the rebel alliance to steal plans to the Death Star. We love to see galactic feminism!

Director Alfonso Cuarón's cinematic masterpiece, Gravity, is awe-inspiring and completely unrealistic. The film stars Sandra Bullock and George Clooney in my worst nightmare—alone and floating aimlessly in outer space. You'll be on the edge of your seat the whole time riding that anxiety high.

The wild west meets outer space in Cowboys & Aliens. Daniel Craig, Olivia Wilde, and Harrison Ford go to battle for mankind.

First Man is the story of Neil Armstrong's (Ryan Gosling) journey to space with the support of his wife (Claire Foy). The film depicts Armstrong's spacewalk and the advancements of mankind. It's...slow, but Foy's performance is gripping and Gosling is not too bad to look at!

If you thought the world was short on films about white male astronauts, think again! The Martian, based on the best-selling novel, follows an astronaut (Matt Damon) stranded on Mars as he attempts to stay alive. Think The Circle except its Damon talking to his webcam about his plants.

From director Claire Denis, High Life is trippy masterpiece. Robert Pattinson attempts to survive an endless mission in outer space. It's artistic and definitely not made for the faint of heart.

Based on the hit 1960s TV series, the first Star Trek movie in the 2000s trilogy follows James T. Kirk (Chris Pine) and Spock (Zachary Quinto) on a journey to the final frontier. If you watched the show, it's nostalgic glory. If not, sit back and watch sexy Pine take control.

Based on the true story of the Apollo 13 mission, Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, and Kevin Bacon's characters fight to stay alive when malfunctions take place mid-mission.

One of the best films in the Marvel franchise (@ me, I dare you!), Thor: Ragnarok finds Thor (Chris Hemsworth) on a junk planet, the name of which I honestly can't remember. He tries to save Asgard alongside Hulk (hot daddy Mark Ruffalo!), Loki, and Valkyrie. Directed by Taika Waititi (JoJo Rabbit, What We Do in the Shadows), this movie will make you laugh out loud.

Lucy in the Sky follows astronaut Lucy Cola (Natalie Portman) on her mission to space. The film is a slow-burn, but visually stimulating and a cult favorite.