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Sci-Fi Movie Favorites (5-8)

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DVD: WALL-E

Movies on DVD

Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.

Release date: 6/27/2008

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DVD: Forbidden Planet

Movies on DVD

1956 sci-fi future flick is campy fun.

Release date: 1/1/1956

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DVD: E.T.

Movies on DVD

Spielberg's family classic is still one of the best.

Release date: 3/22/2002

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DVD: Back to the Future

Movies on DVD

'80s sci-fi time-traveler with laughs and romance.

Release date: 7/3/1985

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DVD: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

Movies on DVD

Suspenseful, thoughtful alien-encounter classic.

Release date: 01/01/1977

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DVD: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Movies on DVD

A sci-fi classic that still resonates.

Release date: 1/1/1951

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DVD: Galaxy Quest

Movies on DVD

Hilarious, fast, funny, fresh fun for the family.

Release date: 12/21/1999

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DVD: Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope

Movies on DVD

First of a sci-fi phenomenon, #4 in the series.

Release date: 1/1/1977

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DVD: Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back

Movies on DVD

They're all great. This is the best of the best.

Release date: 05/21/1980

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DVD: Star Wars: Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi

Movies on DVD

Ewok-filled finale less Force-ful than previous.

Release date: 05/25/1983

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