20 best films about space and space travel

1. 1. Gravity (2013)
2. 2. Interstellar (2014)
3. 3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)
4. 4. Apollo 13 (1995)
5. 5. To the Stars (2019)
6. 6. Armageddon (1998)
7. 7 Space Cowboys (2000)
8. 8. Martian (2015)
9. 9. Alien (1979)
10. 10. Oblivion (2013)
11. 11. A Space Odyssey 2001 (1968)
12. 12. Europe (2013)
13. 13. Contact (1997)
14. 14. Inferno (2007)
15. 15. Arrival (2016)
16. 16. Moon 2112 (2009)
17. 17. Solaris (1972)
18. 18. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)
19. 19. Man in the Moon (2018)
20. 20. Passengers (2016)
21. Things to know (Q&A)

Cosmic depths have attracted and fascinated people since ancient times. No one yet knew how the universe works, but everyone peered into the sky with delight. Today we know much more, and directors all over the world compete in predictions and ideas. We have collected the most interesting of them in a selection of the 20 best films about space. After all, the cinema is not limited to Star Wars and Star Trek!

1. Gravity (2013)

One of the best films of its year collected as many as seven Oscars, including Alfonso Cuarón's Best Director. Astronauts Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) are the only survivors of a space debris collision.

2. Interstellar (2014)

One of the best works of Christopher Nolan allows you to look at the issues of space and time on a cosmic scale from a new angle. Former NASA pilot Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) finds mysterious dust patterns on his daughter's bedroom floor. The film also starred Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain and others.

3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

The cult film based on the novel by Douglas Adams is already considered a classic for a reason. Earthman Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) suddenly learns that not only his house, but the entire planet should be demolished. And his best friend Ford Perfect (Mos Def) is generally an alien.

4. Apollo 13 (1995)

The historical film by Ron Howard will tell about the real mission of Apollo 13. The dramatic story about space exploration starred Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris and others. Even the astronaut James Lovell himself, played by Tom Hanks, appeared in a cameo role.

5. To the Stars (2019)

Astronaut Major Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) has impeccable control of his pulse. Meanwhile, the solar system is under threat from strange energy releases that scientists link to McBride's father Clifford (Tommy Lee Jones).

6. Armageddon (1998)

In the fantastic disaster of Michael Bay, Bruce Willis will once again have to save the planet. And all because the Earth falls under a meteor shower, and soon an asteroid will fall on it, which will destroy all life.

7 Space Cowboys (2000)

Adventure film by Clint Eastwood tells about the "old guard" - Air Force pilots, which no one remembered until the Earth was threatened from space. The four main characters were played by Clint Eastwood himself, Tommy Lee Jones, Donald Sutherland and James Garner.

8. Martian (2015)

The film adaptation of the sensational novel has become the most commercially successful work of Ridley Scott. Botanist astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is left alone on Mars without contact with Earth, and now his task is to survive until the next mission.

9. Alien (1979)

The first film in a series about aliens, which eventually grew into a real saga. Kane (John Hurt), Ripley (Sigourney Weaver) and the rest of the space tug crew find strange eggs aboard a crashed starship...

10. Oblivion (2013)

Sixty years ago, aliens destroyed the Moon and attacked the Earth, causing a series of natural disasters. Mankind managed to fight back, but the survivors are hiding on the space station. Ex-Marine Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) and signalman Victoria (Andrea Riseborough) also live on it.

11. A Space Odyssey 2001 (1968)

Stanley Kubrick's sci-fi film became a milestone in the development of the entire world cinema. People meet with mysterious black monoliths that influence the course of human evolution and radiate energy towards Jupiter. Starring Keir Dulli, Gary Lockwood and William Sylvester.

12. Europe (2013)

13. Contact (1997)

Another iconic work on our list, this time based on the novel by the outstanding astrophysicist and popularizer of science Carl Sagan. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) is part of a program to search for extraterrestrial civilizations, and finally picks up the long-awaited signal.

14. Inferno (2007)

In 2057, the Sun continues to rapidly fade, the Earth is covered with ice, and the crew of the Icarus-II ship must save everyone. On board is a powerful bomb that should start the sun again. The crew members were played by Cillian Murphy, Chris Evans, Rose Byrne and others.

15. Arrival (2016)

Giant "shells" of cosmic origin appear on Earth. Linguist Louise Banks (Amy Adams) and astrophysicist Ian Donnelly (Jeremy Renner) with assistants and other groups are trying to figure out what the alien ships are hiding in the "shells".

16. Moon 2112 (2009)

Astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) is finishing up a contract at a lunar mining facility. Because of the long loneliness, he begins to have mental disorders. And then one day he finds another moon rover with his full double - Sam Bell.

17. Solaris (1972)

Andrei Tarkovsky's film based on the novel by Stanislav Lem won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. In an unidentified future, they decide whether to continue spending time exploring the distant planet Solaris. To resolve disputes, Dr. Chris Kelvin (Donatas Banionis) flies there.

18. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

After the death of Peter's mother, Quill (Chris Pratt) is kidnapped by space pirates. And now adult Peter is hunting for a rare artifact that is also needed by the born killer Gamora (Zoe Saldana). But a talking raccoon and a tree interfere in the matter ...

19. Man in the Moon (2018)

The biopic tells the story of Neil Armstrong, his family and the expedition to the moon. Armstrong was played by Ryan Gosling and directed by Damien Chazelle (Obsession and La La Land).

20. Passengers (2016)

All passengers and crew members of the Avalon space liner are in artificial sleep, which slows down their vital functions. But a malfunction causes mechanic Jim Preston's (Chris Pratt) cell to suddenly open, leaving 90 years to go until the end of his journey.

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