Friday Night Movies Sci-Fi

Sci-fi for the thinking couch.

Time loops, alien invasions, simulations, the works. Films that ask big questions but never forget that you're watching them on a Friday night, not in a philosophy seminar.

12 hand-picked sci-fi movies · new pick every Friday

Limitless poster

Latest Sci-Fi Pick ·

Limitless

  • Sci-Fi
  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 45min

The story revolves around Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper), a struggling writer plagued by chronic writer’s block and a lackluster life. His world turns upside down when he’s introduced to NZT, a mysterious drug that allows him to access 100% of his brain’s abilities.

Cast: Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish

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  • Stan

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12 hand-picked sci-fi movies. Filter by streaming service or decade.

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  1. Deja Vu poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2006 · 2h 6min

    Deja Vu

    ATF agent Doug Carlin finds himself drawn into an investigation after a devastating terrorist attack on a Ferry in New Orleans kills 543 people. Doug…

    • Disney+

    So Binge 8.3

  2. Edge Of Tomorrow poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2014 · 1h 53min

    Edge Of Tomorrow

    Imagine repeatedly waking up to the same day and each time inching closer to deciphering a seemingly unbeatable alien force. This is the reality…

    • Netflix
    • Prime Video
    • Stan

    So Binge 7.6

  3. Independence Day poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 1993 · 2h 25min

    Independence Day

    In the summer of 1996, the world is blissfully unaware that an alien invasion is on the horizon. But when colossal spacecraft suddenly appear…

    • Disney+

    So Binge 8.4

  4. Minority Report poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2002 · 2h 25min

    Minority Report

    Set in the year 2054, “Minority Report” introduces us to a near-future Washington, D.C., where the Precrime police unit has the authority to arrest…

    • Binge
    • Stan

    So Binge 8.8

  5. Paycheck poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 1h 59min

    Paycheck

    Paycheck follows Michael Jennings, a skilled engineer whose memory is erased after completing a secretive project. Left with only an envelope of cryptic items,…

    • Stan

    So Binge 6.5

  6. Rise of the Planet of the Apes poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2009 · 1h 45min

    Rise of the Planet of the Apes

    “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” is yet another sci-fi adventure of humanity’s perpetual quest to transcend nature’s limits. The story follows Will…

    • Disney+
    • Stan

    So Binge 7.4

  7. Stargate poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 1991 · 1h 56min

    Stargate

    “Stargate” unfurls with the discovery of a mysterious artifact in 1928 Egypt, buried amidst the sands of time. Fast forward to the present day,…

    • Stan

    So Binge 7.4

  8. The Adam Project poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2020 · 1h 46min

    The Adam Project

    In “The Adam Project,” the plot thickens as Adam Reed, a time-travelling pilot from the year 2050, crash-lands in 2022. He encounters his 12-year-old…

    • Netflix

    So Binge 7.7

  9. The Fifth Element poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 1994 · 2h 6min

    The Fifth Element

    ‘The Fifth Element’ unfolds in a visually spectacular 23rd-century setting with the story centered on Korben Dallas (Bruce Willis), a down-on-his-luck cab driver and…

    • Stan

    So Binge 7.2

  10. Limitless poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2011 · 1h 45min

    Limitless

    The story revolves around Eddie Morra (Bradley Cooper), a struggling writer plagued by chronic writer’s block and a lackluster life. His world turns upside…

    • Stan

    So Binge 8.7

  11. Interstellar poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 2014 · 2h 35min

    Interstellar

    The story unfolds in a future Earth ravaged by crop blight, where former NASA pilot Cooper is tasked with a desperate mission: journey through…

    • Binge
    • Netflix
    • Prime Video
    • Stan

    So Binge 9.4

  12. Back To The Future poster PG

    Sci-Fi · 1982 · 1h 56min

    Back To The Future

    The saga begins with Back to the Future (1985) where teenager Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time to 1955 in a DeLorean car…

    • Binge
    • Paramount+
    • Stan

    So Binge 9.8

What makes a Friday night sci-fi movie

The best sci-fi films are built around an idea, not a gadget. Edge of Tomorrow is about death and learning. Minority Report is about free will. Interstellar is about love across time. The technology is the wrapper — the idea underneath is what makes them rewatchable.

Frequently asked

Everything about sci-fi movies on Friday Night Movies.

What's the best sci-fi movie for a Friday night?
Our highest-rated sci-fi picks include Interstellar, Minority Report, Edge of Tomorrow, Limitless, and Back to the Future. All five reward repeat viewings.
Are there any underrated sci-fi films in the collection?
Yes — Paycheck (2003), Stargate (1994), and The Fifth Element (1997) are all worth a fresh look. Each one was either dismissed at release or has aged into something more interesting than its first reviews suggested.
What sci-fi movies are streaming in Australia?
Most of our sci-fi picks are available on Stan, Binge, or Netflix. Use the streaming filter on this page to find what's available on the services you already subscribe to.

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