Cosmic depths have attracted and fascinated people since ancient times. No one yet knew how the universe works, but everyone gazed at the sky with delight. Today we know much more, and directors from 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, cinema is not limited to Star Wars and Star Trek!
1. Gravity (2013)
One of the best films of its year has collected as many as seven Oscars, including "Best Director" by Alfonso Cuaron. Astronauts Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (George Clooney) are the only survivors of the space debris collision.
2. Interstellar (2014)
One of the best works by Christopher Nolan takes a fresh perspective on space and time on a cosmic scale. Former NASA pilot Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) finds mysterious dusty patterns on his daughter's bedroom floor. The film also stars 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. Earthling Arthur Dent (Martin Freeman) suddenly learns that they should demolish not only his house, but the entire planet. And his best friend Ford Perfect (Mos Def) is generally an alien.
4. Apollo 13 (1995)
The historical film by Ron Howard tells about the real mission of Apollo 13. Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Ed Harris and others starred in the dramatic story of space exploration. Even the astronaut James Lovell, played by Tom Hanks, even appeared in a cameo role.
5. To the stars (2019)
Astronaut Major Roy McBride (Brad Pitt) is in perfect control of his heart rate. Meanwhile, the solar system is under threat from strange energy emissions that scientists associate with McBride's father Clifford (Tommy Lee Jones).
6. Armageddon (1998)
In the fantastic disaster of Michael Bay, Bruce Willis once again has to save the planet. And all because the Earth falls under a meteor shower, and soon an asteroid will collapse on it, which will destroy all living things.
7. Space cowboys (2000)
Clint Eastwood's adventure film tells the story of the "old guard" - Air Force pilots who no one thought of 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. The Martian (2015)
The adaptation of the acclaimed novel became Ridley Scott's most commercially successful work. Botanist astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is left alone on Mars with no connection to Earth, and now his task is to survive until the next mission.
9. Alien (1979)
The first film in the 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 the wrecked starship ...
10. Oblivion (2013)
Sixty years ago, aliens destroyed the Moon and attacked the Earth, causing a series of natural disasters. Humanity managed to fight back, but the survivors are hiding in the space station. It is also home to former Marine Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) and communications officer Victoria (Andrea Riceborough).
11. A space odyssey of 2001 (1968)
Stanley Kubrick's science fiction film became a major milestone in the development of the entire world cinema. People meet mysterious black monoliths that influence the course of human evolution and radiate energy towards Jupiter. Starring Cyrus Dulli, Gary Lockwood and William Sylvester.
12. Europe (2013)
An international expedition sets out in search of life to Europa, the satellite of Jupiter. The film was shot in a pseudo-documentary style, in the form of video clips. Starring Sharlto Copley, Embeth Davidts, Mikael Nyquist and Christian Camargo.
13. Contact (1997)
Another cult work on our list, this time based on the novel by the outstanding astrophysicist and popularizer of science Carl Sagan. Ellie Arroway (Jodie Foster) participates in the program for the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, and finally receives a long-awaited signal.
14. Inferno (2007)
In 2057, the Sun continues to rapidly fade away, the Earth is covered with ice, and the crew of the Ikar-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), along with assistants and other teams, are trying to figure out what the alien ships are hiding in the shells.
16. Moon 2112 (2009)
Astronaut Sam Bell (Sam Rockwell) completes a contract at the lunar mining company. Due to long loneliness, mental disorders begin. 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 the dispute, 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 the adult Peter is hunting for a rare artifact, which is also needed by the natural-born killer Gamora (Zoe Saldana). But the talking raccoon and the tree interfere with 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 the project was directed by Damien Chazelle ("Obsession" and "La La Land").
20. Passengers (2016)
All passengers and crew members of the space liner "Avalon" are in artificial sleep, which slows down their activity. But due to a malfunction, the camera of the mechanic Jim Preston (Chris Pratt) suddenly opens, and there are still 90 years to the end of the journey.
