The existence of alien life is still a subject of controversy for scientists and ordinary fans of this topic. Some do not believe in aliens, others imagine them as funny green men, scary and predatory monsters or creatures with superpowers. But one thing we do know for sure: these top 20 alien films will appeal to all audiences!
1. Something (1982)
American polar explorers witness an armed pursuit of the Alaskan Malamute. In an accident, the pursuers are killed, and the bewildered station workers take the dog to their paddock. However, at night, the dog mutates into a monster and begins to hunt everyone who catches his eye.
2. Edge of the future (2014)
Aliens - mimics invaded the Earth, and humanity enters into war with them. William Cage (Tom Cruise) turns out to be at the front against his will. Being in a hopeless situation, he is undermined along with the enemy on a mine. And in the morning, the soldier wakes up without a single scratch and realizes that he is stuck in a time loop due to the alien blood that has got on his body.
3. Arrival (2016)
A dozen alien ships have landed on the planet. Intelligence agencies decide to establish contact with an unknown race and seek help from the best linguist - Louise Banks (Amy Adams). The heroine begins work on deciphering the alien language, but the situation becomes more complicated when the whole world becomes more and more aggressive towards the "guests".
4. District No. 9 (2009)
The aliens flee their planet and damage the ship. To recover, the aliens must make an emergency landing on Earth. Humanity decides to help new friends and shelter them in a specially created area №9. How will the situation change when the alien population begins to rapidly increase and frighten earthlings from neighboring areas?
5. Alien (1982)
A team of aliens lands on Earth to take some plant samples for research. However, NASA scientists want by all means to get new arrivals to experiment on them. Local children take on the task of saving one of the aliens.
6. The Fifth Element (1997)
On the car of Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), an unknown girl falls from nowhere, running away from the chase. Now the taxi driver will have to get out of danger together with Leela (Mila Jovovich), while learning the details about the origin and purpose of the new acquaintance.
7. Close Encounters of the Third Degree (1977)
A number of strange happenings are taking place on Earth. Out of nowhere appear cars, airplanes, ships, which disappeared without a trace several decades ago; the number of UFO eyewitnesses is growing. It soon turns out that the aliens are not averse to making contact and even set a time and place for a meeting. But how will it end?
8. Men in Black (1997)
James Edwards (Will Smith) is a clever NYC cop who is being asked to join the Men in Black intelligence service. The guy agrees, and now his main goal is the extermination of dangerous aliens under the guidance of an ever-serious mentor.
9. In Search of the Galaxy (1999)
Jason Nesmith (Tim Allen) once starred in a very popular TV series, but since then his fame has begun to fade. When an actor receives an offer from fans to take part in a fantastic action, he immediately agrees. However, Jason soon realizes that he was not communicating with fans of his space series, but with real aliens.
10. Strain "Andromeda" (1971)
A dangerous virus, transmitted through blood and causing mutations, enters the Earth. Scientists set up a laboratory in the desert and start studying a dangerous strain. How will the situation develop when the self-destruction system is activated in the research center?
eleven.Gender: The Secret Material (2011)
Two creative friends Graeme Willie (Simon Pegg) and Clive Gollings (Nick Frost) head to Comic-Con. On the way, the British visit famous places where people have noticed UFOs. At one point, the men meet a very cheeky stranger.
12. Sonic (2020)
This is the story of the brave superhego Sonic and his new friend Tom (James Marsden). This time, the alien will have to confront Dr. Robotnik (Jim Carrey). Will a super-fast hero be able to defeat such an ingenious enemy?
13. Save yourself! (2020)
A young couple in love decides to get rid of gadget addiction and goes on a "vacation without technology." How will the “challenge” of the heroes end when it becomes clear that the aliens have attacked the Earth?
14. Alive (2017)
Researchers on the ISS obtained rock samples from Mars. During the analysis, the instruments showed the presence of life in the reagents obtained. And this find is not at all friendly intentions towards scientists.
15. Burn, Burn Clear (2019)
Tori and Kyle Brier (Elizabeth Banks and David Denman) spot a small spaceship in the sky that is crashing to the ground. In the wreckage, the couple finds a small child and decides to adopt him. As he grows up, the alien boy begins to discover supernatural powers in himself and use them not at all for the benefit of others.
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16. Strangers in the area (2011)
A group of teenage pickpockets watching a meteorite fall. Inside there is an alien monster, which the guys quickly deal with. However, the monster, it turns out, has vengeful relatives.
17. Batteries not included (1987)
The heroes of the motion picture live in an old high-rise building, which they want to demolish in order to build another skyscraper in its place. Families are trying to defend their homes, but the developer is making their life much more difficult by sending bandits and vandals. Heroes are rescued by unexpected helpers - small alien plates.
18. Independence Day (1996)
Several alien ships attack the largest cities on Earth at night. Humanity has to fight back, but there is a problem: UFOs cannot be shot down with conventional weapons. Victory requires the introduction of a computer virus into the alien software.
19. War of the Worlds (2005)
Ray Ferrier (Tom Cruise) is a divorced father of two teenagers with whom he does not have the best relationship. However, when aliens attack the world, disagreements will have to be forgotten. Will Ray be able to survive on his own and save his family?
20. Peakay (2014)
An alien looking like an ordinary person goes to India to study Earth culture. Almost immediately, a passer-by steals from him the access key from the ship, without which the alien will not be able to return to his home planet. Now the hero has to plunge into the customs of local residents, strange for him, and it will turn out to be very comical.
