Top 10 Space Movies

2001: A Space Odyssey

Synopsis: Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke's science fiction classic spans from the dawn of man and the birth of human intelligence to the year 2001, when an alien artifact is found on the moon. An expedition is launched to Jupiter to track its origins.

Studio: Warner Brothers
Year: 1968

Star Wars IV: A New Hope

Synopsis: A young farmboy on Tatooine, Luke Skywalker, is thrust into the struggle of the Rebel Alliance when he meets Obi-Wan Kenobi, who has lived for years in seclusion on the desert planet. Obi-Wan begins Luke�s Jedi training as Luke joins him on a daring mission to rescue the beautiful Rebel leader Princess Leia from the clutches of the evil Empire.

Studio: Fox

Star Wars V: The Empire Strikes Back

Synopsis: Three years later Imperial forces continue to pursue the Rebels. After the Rebellion�s defeat on the ice planet Hoth, Luke journeys to the planet Dagobah to train with Jedi Master Yoda, who has lived in hiding since the fall of the Republic. In an attempt to convert Luke to the dark side, Darth Vader lures young Skywalker into a trap in the Cloud City of Bespin.

Studio: Fox

Star Wars VI: Return of the Jedi

Synopsis: In the epic conclusion of the saga, the Empire prepares to crush the Rebellion with a more powerful Death Star while the Rebel fleet mounts a massive attack on the space station.

Studio: Fox

The Right Stuff

Synopsis: From Tom Wolfe's bestseller about the early years of the American space program, writer-director Philip Kaufman has created an epic screen tribute to, and examination of, the test pilots and astronauts who pushed the outside of the envelope.

Studio: Warner Brothers
Year: 1983

Alien

Synopsis: Alien is the first chapter in one of the most popular and terrifying sagas in science fiction history. The nightmare begins when the crew of a spaceship investigate a transmission from a desolate planet, and discover a life form that is perfectly evolved to annihilate mankind. Sigourney Weaver stars as the iron-willed Ripley, who is destined to battle the galaxy's ultimate creature.

Studio: Fox
Year: 1979

Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Khan

Synopsis: It is the 23rd century. The Federation Starship U.S.S. Enterprise is on routine training maneuvers and Admiral James T. Kirk seems resigned to the fact that this inspection may well be the last space mission of his career. But Khan is back. Aided by his exiled band of genetic supermen, Khan - brilliant renegade of the 20th century Earth - has raided Space Station Regula One, stolen a top-secret device called Project Genesis, wrested control of another Federation starship, and now schemes to set a most deadly trap for his old enemy Kirk... with the threat of universal Armageddon!

Studio: Paramount
Year: 1982

Aliens

Synopsis: Sigourney Weaver reprises her role as warrant officer Ripley in this blockbuster sequel to the smash hit "Alien." Filled with dazzling special effects and fueled by a tension-filled script laden with non-stop surprises, "Aliens" is a riveting, first-rate thriller that's become a sci-fi classic and has been hailed as a masterpiece of its genre.

Studio: Fox
Year: 1986

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Synopsis: In the night skies near his Muncie, Indiana home, power repairman Roy Neary (Richard Dreyfus) experiences something out of this world. His close encounter sets into action an amazing chain of events that leads to contact with benevolent aliens and their Mothership. Spectacular special effects, John Williams' outstanding score and winning performances from Dreyfuss, Teri Garr, Melinda Dillion and legendary director Francois Truffaut in the role of Lacombe make "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" movie magic of the best kind.

Studio: Columbia/TriStar
Year: 1977

Blade Runner

Synopsis: In 21st century Los Angeles, a detective's sole purpose is to hunt down and destroy rogue replicants--androids made to serve man--when their 4-year life expectancy nears a close, some of the artificial persons attempt to flee. The landmark science fiction classic from director Ridley Scott.

Studio: Warner Brothers
Year: 1982

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