Movies like Nightfall
If Nightfall's mix of space, planet and astronomy stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Nightfall's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Interstellar
2014 · Directed by Christopher Nolan · 169 min8.5
Why you'll like itShares: space, planet · Also drama and science fiction
The adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.
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Aliens
1986 · Directed by James Cameron · 137 min8.0
Why you'll like itShares: space · Also thriller and science fiction
Ripley, the sole survivor of the Nostromo's deadly encounter with the monstrous Alien, returns to Earth after drifting through space in hypersleep for 57 years.
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Star Wars
1977 · Directed by George Lucas · 121 min8.2
Why you'll like itShares: space, planet
Princess Leia is captured and held hostage by the evil Imperial forces in their effort to take over the galactic Empire. Venturesome Luke Skywalker and dashing captain Han Solo team together with the loveable robot duo…
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Another Earth
2011 · Directed by Mike Cahill · 92 min6.7
Why you'll like itShares: planet · Also drama and science fiction
On the night a duplicate Earth is discovered in the solar system, the lives of a young woman and an accomplished composer become tragically connected after a fatal accident.
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Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol
2010 · Directed by Toby Haynes · 62 min8.0
Why you'll like itAlso science fiction and drama
Amy Pond and Rory Williams are trapped on a crashing space liner, and the only way the Eleventh Doctor can rescue them is to save the soul of a lonely old miser.