Movies About Other Planets

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans
Rated PG-13

Avengers: Infinity War is a 2018 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team the Avengers. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, it is the sequel to 2012's The Avengers and 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron, and the 19th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is the third installment of the Avengers series and the first of a two-part sequel. The film follows the Avengers and their allies as they attempt to stop Thanos from collecting the Infinity Stones. Thanos has harnessed the power of the powerful Infinity Stones to bring balance to the universe by wiping out half of all life. The Avengers must fight him and his powerful allies to stop him from carrying out his plan. The film features an ensemble cast of Marvel Cinematic Universe characters, including Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark / Iron Man, Chris Evans as Steve Rogers / Captain America, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner / Hulk, Scarlett Johansson as Natasha Romanoff / Black Widow, and many more. The film was released on April 27, 2018, in the United States, and grossed over $2 billion worldwide. It became the fourth film in history to gross over $

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth
Rated PG-13

Avengers: Endgame is a 2019 superhero movie directed by the Russo brothers. The movie is the 22nd installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the fourth installment of the Avengers series. It follows the events of Avengers: Infinity War and marks the culmination of an era in the MCU. In the film, the Avengers are forced to face their greatest challenge yet: the powerful Thanos, who has acquired the Infinity Stones and decimated half of the universe's population. The remaining Avengers must find a way to undo Thanos's destruction and restore balance to the universe. The film features an ensemble cast, including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Paul Rudd, and Brie Larson. With its mix of action, humor, and emotion, Avengers: Endgame was an instant box office success and has become one of the highest-grossing films of all time.

From Joss Whedon, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner
Rated PG-13

The Avengers is a 2012 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. The film is directed by Joss Whedon and stars an ensemble cast including Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, and Jeremy Renner as the titular Avengers team. When Thor's brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) reignites an ancient grudge, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the peacekeeping organization S.H.I.E.L.D., recruits Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) to form The Avengers. The team must band together to defeat Loki and his army of aliens before they can enslave the planet. Along the way, The Avengers must learn to work together as a team and come to terms with their individual grievances. The film culminates in a powerful showdown between the Avengers and Loki at a small town in New York.

From James Gunn, starring Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Saldana
Rated PG-13

Guardians of the Galaxy is a 2014 American superhero film based on the Marvel Comics superhero team of the same name. It is the tenth installment in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The film is directed by James Gunn, who wrote the screenplay with Nicole Perlman, and features an ensemble cast including Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Karen Gillan, Djimon Hounsou, John C. Reilly, Glenn Close, and Benicio del Toro. The movie follows a group of misfits led by Peter Quill, who call themselves the Guardians of the Galaxy. Together, they are on a mission to protect the universe from a powerful villain named Thanos. After finding an artifact of immense power, the Guardians go on an intergalactic adventure to save the universe from certain destruction. Along the way, they must learn to trust each other and work together to defeat their enemy.

From J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Leonard Nimoy
Rated PG-13

Star Trek is a 2009 science fiction action film directed by J.J. Abrams. It is the 11th film in the Star Trek franchise, and the first in a rebooted film series. The plot of the film follows a young James T. Kirk and Spock, who must work together to save the universe from a vengeful Romulan from the future. The film stars Chris Pine as Kirk, Zachary Quinto as Spock, Simon Pegg as Scotty, Karl Urban as Dr. McCoy, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, and Eric Bana as the antagonist, Nero. Together, Kirk and Spock embark on an adventure across galaxies to return peace to the universe. Along the way, they encounter dangerous aliens, mysterious new technologies, and ancient mysteries. In the end, their courage and friendship help them ultimately succeed in stopping Nero's plan and saving the universe.

From Taika Waititi, starring Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate Blanchett, Mark Ruffalo
Rated PG-13

Thor: Ragnarok is a 2017 superhero film directed by Taika Waititi, based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name. The film follows Thor as he is exiled to a distant planet ruled by the villainous Hela, the Goddess of Death. With the help of his allies, Thor must battle Hela and her forces in order to save Asgard and prevent Ragnarök – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization. Along the way, Thor meets and teams up with the Hulk, and together they fight a number of enemies, including the fire demon Surtur, the warrior Valkyrie, and the Grandmaster. In the end, Thor and his allies succeed in thwarting Hela's schemes, and Thor is able to restore order and peace to Asgard.

From James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez
Rated PG-13

Avatar is a 2009 science fiction film directed, written, produced and co-edited by James Cameron. The movie stars Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Stephen Lang, Michelle Rodriguez, and Sigourney Weaver. The film follows a paralyzed marine who is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission. He takes on the role of an Avatar, a hybrid of human DNA combined with the DNA of Pandora's indigenous Na'vi people. He eventually finds himself torn between two worlds, and must fight the human forces trying to mine the moon's valuable resources and the local Na'vi people hoping to protect it from destruction. Along the way, he discovers an entirely new respect and appreciation for the Na'vi's way of life, and ultimately has to choose a side in an epic battle that will decide the fate of Pandora.

From Joss Whedon, starring Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alan Tudyk
Rated PG-13

Serenity is an action-packed space western that takes place in the distant future. It follows the crew of the spaceship Serenity, who are trying to survive in a lawless corner of the galaxy. Led by the former soldier Malcolm Reynolds, the crew consists of a colorful assortment of smugglers, fugitives, and misfits. They fight to keep their ship and their freedom, while searching for a mysterious object from Malcolm's past that could save the entire universe or bring about its destruction. Along the way they come into conflict with a powerful and ruthless intergalactic government, as well as an even more dangerous force that lurks in the shadows. With its thrilling action sequences, engaging characters, and thought-provoking themes, Serenity is a thrilling and entertaining sci-fi adventure.

From J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Benedict Cumberbatch
Rated PG-13

Star Trek Into Darkness follows the crew of the Enterprise as they confront an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization. Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

From Luc Besson, starring Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman, Ian Holm
Rated PG-13

The Fifth Element tells the story of Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), a former special forces major now working as a cab driver in a distant future New York City. Dallas gets caught up in a mission to protect the planet from a great evil, which is a force of pure evil known as the Great Evil, that is trying to destroy the world. To do this, he must unite the four classic elements—Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water—with a mysterious fifth element. With the help of an alien priestess, Leeloo (Milla Jovovich), and the help of a wisecracking, eccentric arms dealer named Jean-Baptiste Emanuel Zorg (Gary Oldman), Dallas ultimately succeeds in his mission and saves the world from destruction. The movie features stunning visuals, an exciting score, and a thrilling story.

From James Gunn, starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Dave Bautista, Vin Diesel
Rated PG-13

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 follows the adventures of Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) and his team of misfits as they traverse the outer reaches of the galaxy, searching for clues to Quill’s true parentage. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter's past. Along the way, old foes become new allies and fan-favorite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.

From Paul Verhoeven, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Rachel Ticotin
Rated R

Total Recall is a 1990 science fiction film directed by Paul Verhoeven and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The movie follows Douglas Quaid, a man who starts to believe he is a secret agent after visiting a virtual reality service called Rekall. With the help of a mysterious woman named Melina, Quaid embarks on a journey to uncover the truth about his past, only to discover that he is actually a spy for a resistance movement, and the leader of a massive rebellion against a corrupt, oppressive government. Along the way, he has to fight his way through an array of villains and treacherous environments as he learns more about his forgotten past.

From Dean Parisot, starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub
Rated PG

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith, Linda Fiorentino, Vincent D'Onofrio
Rated PG-13

From Tom McGrath, starring Will Ferrell, Jonah Hill, Brad Pitt, Tina Fey
Rated PG

From Robert Rodriguez, starring Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala Ali
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Ron Clements, John Musker, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emma Thompson, Martin Short, Roscoe Lee Browne
Rated PG

From David Twohy, starring Radha Mitchell, Cole Hauser, Vin Diesel, Keith David
Rated R

From Roland Emmerich, starring Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell
Rated PG-13

From John Carpenter, starring Jeff Bridges, Karen Allen, Charles Martin Smith, Richard Jaeckel
Rated PG

From Kenneth Branagh, starring Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson
Rated PG-13

From Guillermo del Toro, starring Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi, Charlie Day
Rated PG-13

From Michael Matthews, starring Dylan O'Brien, Jessica Henwick, Michael Rooker, Dan Ewing
Rated PG-13

From M. Night Shyamalan, starring Mel Gibson, Joaquin Phoenix, Rory Culkin, Abigail Breslin
Rated PG-13