Ranker FilmList RulesCharacters must embark on an epic journey through space, both sci-fi and non sci-fi films welcome.
The greatest space adventure films provide audiences with a sense of wonder. They take us to new worlds that offer thrills and excitement, but also occasionally laughter. For that reason, they tend to be incredibly popular at the box office. The top space adventure films rank among the biggest blockbusters ever. Of course, Star Wars is the most notable example. 2001: A Space Odyssey has similarly earned itself a spot as an all-time classic. There are plenty more big hits, including the recent Guardians of the Galaxy adventures.
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135Forbidden Planet
Leslie Nielsen, Anne FrancisReleased: 1956
Directed by: Fred M. Wilcox
Forbidden Planet is a 1956 American science fiction film from MGM, produced by Nicholas... more on Wikipedia2
1711Interstellar
Anne Hathaway, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2014
Directed by: Christopher Nolan
Interstellar is a British-American 2014 science fiction epic film directed by Christopher... more on Wikipedia3
169The Last Starfighter
Wil Wheaton, Robert PrestonReleased: 1984
Directed by: Nick Castle
The Last Starfighter is a 1984 American space opera film directed by Nick Castle. The film... more on Wikipedia4
125The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Sam Rockwell, Mos DefReleased: 2005
Directed by: Garth Jennings
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy is a 2005 British-American comic science fiction film... more on Wikipedia5
125Explorers
Ethan Hawke, River PhoenixReleased: 1985
Directed by: Joe Dante
Explorers is a 1985 family-oriented science-fiction fantasy film written by Eric Luke and... more on Wikipedia6
125Stargate
Kurt Russell, James SpaderReleased: 1994
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Stargate is a 1994 French-American adventure science fiction film released through... more on Wikipedia7
1510Prometheus
Charlize Theron, Michael FassbenderReleased: 2012
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Prometheus is a 2012 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, written by Jon Spaihts and... more on Wikipedia8
148The Fifth Element
Milla Jovovich, Bruce WillisReleased: 1997
Directed by: Luc Besson
The Fifth Element is a 1997 English-language French science fiction action film directed and... more on Wikipedia9
1915Alien
Sigourney Weaver, John HurtReleased: 1979
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. The crew of the... more on Wikipedia10
1814Avatar
Zoe Saldana, Sigourney WeaverReleased: 2009
Directed by: James Cameron
Avatar is a 2009 American epic science fiction film written and directed by James Cameron, and... more on Wikipedia11
17132001: A Space Odyssey
Arthur C. Clarke, Leonard RossiterReleased: 1968
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
2001: A Space Odyssey is a 1968 epic science fiction film produced and directed by Stanley... more on Wikipedia12
1815The Martian
Matt Damon, Jessica ChastainReleased: 2015
Directed by: Ridley Scott
The Martian is a 2015 science fiction film directed by Ridley Scott, based on the novel by... more on Wikipedia13
1613Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets
Dane DeHaan, Cara DelevingneDirected by: Luc Besson
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (Valérian et la Cité des mille planètes in French)... more on Wikipedia14
129Jupiter Ascending
Mila Kunis, Channing TatumReleased: 2015
Directed by: Andy Wachowski, Lana Wachowski
Jupiter Ascending is a 2015 American-Australian space opera film written, produced, and... more on Wikipedia15
1411Flash Gordon
Timothy Dalton, Max von SydowReleased: 1980
Directed by: Mike Hodges
Flash Gordon is a 1980 British science fiction action film, based on the comic strip of the... more on Wikipedia16
1615Guardians of the Galaxy
Chris Pratt, Zoe SaldanaReleased: 2014
Directed by: James Gunn
Guardians of the Galaxy is a 2014 American superhero film directed by James Gunn, based on the... more on Wikipedia17
1919Star Wars
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1977
Directed by: George Lucas
Star Wars is a 1977 American epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. The... more on Wikipedia18
97Mission to Mars
Tim Robbins, Don CheadleReleased: 2000
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Mission to Mars is a 2000 science fiction film directed by Brian De Palma. In 2020, a manned... more on Wikipedia19
1211Lost in Space
Heather Graham, Gary OldmanReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Hopkins
Lost in Space is a 1998 American science fiction adventure film directed by Stephen Hopkins... more on Wikipedia20
1314Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1980
Directed by: Irvin Kershner
The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 American epic space opera film directed by Irvin Kershner.... more on Wikipedia21
87Treasure Planet
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma ThompsonReleased: 2002
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
Treasure Planet is a 2002 American animated science fiction adventure film directed by Ron... more on Wikipedia22
1315Galaxy Quest
Sigourney Weaver, Alan RickmanReleased: 1999
Directed by: Dean Parisot
Galaxy Quest is a 1999 American science fiction action comedy film directed by Dean Parisot... more on Wikipedia23
1010Aliens
Sigourney Weaver, Bill PaxtonReleased: 1986
Directed by: James Cameron
Aliens is a 1986 American science-fiction action horror film written and directed by James... more on Wikipedia24
88The Black Hole
Ernest Borgnine, Anthony PerkinsReleased: 1979
Directed by: Gary Nelson
The Black Hole is a 1979 American science fiction film directed by Gary Nelson and produced by... more on Wikipedia25
88Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi
Harrison Ford, Carrie FisherReleased: 1983
Directed by: Richard Marquand
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is a 1983 American epic space opera film directed... more on Wikipedia
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