Results for science fiction
Age 9+Ben 10: Alien Swarm
Teen hero takes on aliens in kid-friendly action flick.
Release Date: 11/25/2009
Age 13+2012
Massive global destruction -- not for worriers.
Release Date: 11/13/2009
Age 14+The Fourth Kind
Realistic alien abduction tale will chill believers only.
Release Date: 11/6/2009
No KidsPandorum
Relentless, intensely violent sci-fi chiller isn't for kids.
Release Date: 9/25/2009
Age 14+Surrogates
High-tech robots threaten humanity in edgy sci-fi thriller.
Release Date: 9/25/2009
Age 15+District 9
Sci-fi stunner is gory, but also fascinating and smart.
Release Date: 8/14/2009
Age 13+Terminator Salvation
First PG-13 Terminator is loud, explosive, and dark.
Release Date: 5/21/2009
Age 12+Star Trek
Classic franchise gets new life in rousing space adventure.
Release Date: 5/8/2009
No KidsMutant Chronicles
Stylized, slapdash sci-fi bloodbath is gory and grim.
Release Date: 4/24/2009
Age 10+Alien Trespass
Retro-style sci-fi action spoof tries hard but doesn't work.
Release Date: 4/3/2009
Age 13+Knowing
Chaos -- and a bad script -- threaten the human race.
Release Date: 3/20/2009
Age 8+Race to Witch Mountain
Sci-fi remake is action packed and intense for a PG film.
Release Date: 3/13/2009
Age 14+Push
Sci-fi thriller has more style than story; some iffy stuff.
Release Date: 2/6/2009
Age 14+Hulk Vs.
Hulk smashes...and smashes...and smashes...
Release Date: 1/27/2009
Age 16+Resident Evil: Degeneration
Violent video game becomes CGI zombiefest.
Release Date: 10/18/2008
Age 14+Babylon A.D.
Violent actioner is dull, dreary, and defective.
Release Date: 8/29/2008
Age 8+Fantastic Voyage
Sci-fi classic may be too low-tech for kids.
Release Date: 8/24/2008
Age 8+Star Wars: The Clone Wars
CGI Star Wars saga is dull, despite action.
Release Date: 8/15/2008
Age 14+The X-Files: I Want to Believe
Second X-Files movie is grisly, disappointing.
Release Date: 7/25/2008
Age 13+Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Imaginative, campy comic book fun; lots of scares.
Release Date: 7/9/2008
Age 13+Jumper
Action-heavy sci-fi tale has uninspiring hero.
Release Date: 2/14/2008
Age 8+Minutemen
Fun time-travel comedy tweaks social stereotypes.
Release Date: 1/25/2008
Age 15+Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem
More violent, bloody extraterrestrial mayhem. Ick.
Release Date: 12/25/2007
Age 13+I Am Legend
Intense, thoughtful thriller has some big scares.
Release Date: 12/13/2007
Age 12+Tin Man
Wizard of Oz meets Blade Runner.
Release Date: 11/30/2007
Age 8+Ben 10: Race Against Time
Movie ups alien-battle series' violence level.
Release Date: 11/22/2007
Age 10+Phenomenon (1996)
Gentle tearjerker about sudden mental superpowers.
Release Date: 11/12/2007
Age 11+Superman: Doomsday
Violent cartoon spinoff with classic superhero.
Release Date: 09/16/2007
Age 13+The Invasion
Smart thriller devolves into standard action fare.
Release Date: 08/16/2007
Age 16+Sunshine
Grim, intellectual space adventure. Not for kids.
Release Date: 07/20/2007
Age 12+Hellboy: Blood and Iron
Demonic fun, but scarier than prior installment.
Release Date: 6/11/2007
Age 13+The Fountain
Epic sci-fi romance explores faith and love.
Release Date: 11/22/2006
Age 12+Hellboy: Sword of Storms
Dark, fun ghost story for older kids and adults.
Release Date: 10/27/2006
Age 8+Return to Halloweentown
A cauldron of witchy magic and malice for tweens.
Release Date: 10/20/2006
Age 16+A Scanner Darkly
Provocative animated sci-fi. Not for kids.
Release Date: 07/07/2006
Age 13+Aeon Flux
Violent -- not for younger kids.
Release Date: 12/02/2005
Age 8+Zathura: A Space Adventure
Sci-fi adventure for the elementary school set.
Release Date: 11/11/2005
Age 13+A Sound of Thunder
Ridiculous at every level. Save your money.
Release Date: 09/02/2005
Age 14+War of the Worlds
Alien invasion thriller too scary for young kids.
Release Date: 6/29/2005
Age 11+Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
Anakin begins his journey to the Dark Side.
Release Date: 5/19/2005
Age 12+The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Arthur and his alien friend travel the galaxy.
Release Date: 4/29/2005
Age 8+Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow
Lots for both kids and adults to enjoy.
Release Date: 9/17/2004
Age 15+Alien vs. Predator
Horrid horror. Not for kids. (Or anyone else...)
Release Date: 8/13/2004
Age 16+Code 46
Disappointing sci-fi that's too intense for kids.
Release Date: 8/5/2004
Age 13+I, Robot
Will Smith + great special effects = a winner.
Release Date: 7/16/2004
Age 14+The Chronicles of Riddick
Very violent and brainless explosion movie.
Release Date: 6/11/2004
Age 12+Hellboy
Somewhat entertaining, but too scary for many.
Release Date: 04/02/2004
Age 13+Timeline
Weakly entertaining Middle Ages fantasy.
Release Date: 11/26/2003
Age 14+The Matrix Revolutions
Finale with same heavy violence, weaker script.
Release Date: 11/5/2003
Age 8+Star Wars: Clone Wars
Frantic, noisy 'toon shorts from Skywalker saga.
Release Date: 11/03/2003
Age 14+The Matrix Reloaded
Electrifying but still violent 2nd in trilogy.
Release Date: 05/15/2003
Age 16+The Animatrix
Fans will enjoy it. Others might be bored.
Release Date: 1/1/2003
Age 15+Equilibrium
Violent post-nuclear sci-fi is Orwellian.
Release Date: 12/06/2002
No KidsHollow Man
Even for mature viewers, this is a flop.
Release Date: 9/3/2002
Age 14+Minority Report
Violent sci-fi detective movie isn't for kids.
Release Date: 06/21/2002
Age 10+Star Wars: Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Sit back and enjoy fantastic, imaginative visuals.
Release Date: 5/16/2002
Age 16+Resident Evil
An ultra-gory video game-to-movie disappointment.
Release Date: 3/22/2002
Age 7+E.T.
Spielberg's family classic is still one of the best.
Release Date: 3/22/2002
No KidsHighlander: Endgame
One of those "what were they thinking?" movies.
Release Date: 3/4/2002
Age 13+Impostor
A great cast can't save the poor script.
Release Date: 01/03/2002
Age 15+Donnie Darko
Winningly edgy teen-angst sci-fi tragicomedy.
Release Date: 10/10/2001
Age 13+Planet of the Apes
Decent re-imagining of the classic.
Release Date: 7/27/2001
Age 13+Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within
First computer animated movie to "star" actors.
Release Date: 7/11/2001
Age 13+A.I.: Artificial Intelligence
Provocative movie suitable for teens.
Release Date: 6/29/2001
Age 13+Red Planet
Teens may enjoy this by-the-book space thriller.
Release Date: 03/27/2001
Age 16+The Cell
A movie with no plot, no logic, no meaning.
Release Date: 8/18/2000
Age 12+Battlefield Earth
Worst example of vanity filmmaking in years.
Release Date: 5/12/2000
Age 10+Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Not perfect, but still a lot of fun.
Release Date: 5/19/1999
Age 14+The Matrix
Intense, but many teens will be able to handle it.
Release Date: 3/31/1999
Age 10+Star Trek: Insurrection
Like a long episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.
Release Date: 12/12/1998
Age 14+Dark City
Mind-stretching, futuristic sci-fi can get gory.
Release Date: 08/19/1998
Age 13+The X-Files: Fight the Future
Same TV show sci-fi on a king-sized f/x budget.
Release Date: 6/19/1998
Age 10+Contact
Thoughtful adaptation of the Carl Sagan novel.
Release Date: 03/01/1998
Age 9+Lost in Space
Strictly for fans of the TV show or sci-fi buffs.
Release Date: 1/1/1998
Age 16+Alien Resurrection
Grotesque carnage, vile characters; steer clear.
Release Date: 11/26/1997
Age 13+Men in Black
Lots of fun, but too scary for some kids.
Release Date: 7/2/1997
Age 14+The Fifth Element
Stylish and very violent sci-fi action flick.
Release Date: 05/09/1997
Age 13+Gattaca
An interesting concept that doesn't hold water.
Release Date: 01/01/1997
Age 11+Star Trek: First Contact
Intense, gory Starfleet adventure earns series' first PG-13.
Release Date: 11/22/1996
Age 13+Independence Day
Non-stop campy fun. For teens and up.
Release Date: 07/02/1996
Age 13+Waterworld
Seagoing sci-fi swashbuckler fun despite bad reputation.
Release Date: 7/28/1995
Age 16+Ghost in the Shell
An intellectual, violent ancestor of The Matrix.
Release Date: 1/1/1995
Age 10+Star Trek: Generations
Old/new Starfleet heroes warpspeed a lukewarm plot.
Release Date: 11/18/1994
Age 13+Stargate: Ultimate Edition
Promising setup killed by action-film cliches.
Release Date: 10/28/1994
Age 12+Jurassic Park
Terrifyingly realistic dinos run amok.
Release Date: 6/11/1993
Age 10+Forever Young
Sci-fi weepy romance about modern Rip Van Winkle.
Release Date: 12/16/1992
Age 15+Alien3
Grim, nihilistic sequel in none-too-cheery series.
Release Date: 5/20/1992
Age 10+Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country
Cold War-influenced exit of classic space crew.
Release Date: 12/06/1991
Age 13+Edward Scissorhands
Dark yet sweet underdog tale for older kids.
Release Date: 12/07/1990
Age 12+Tremors
Modest monster flick is great fun for teens.
Release Date: 5/19/1990
Age 8+Back to the Future Part III
Trilogy wrap-up is an old West thrill ride.
Release Date: 1/1/1990
Age 8+Back to the Future Part II
Lackluster yet benign time-travel sequel.
Release Date: 11/22/1989
Age 9+Journey to the Center of the Earth (1989)
Awful effects, bad acting, and ridiculous plot.
Release Date: 10/31/1989
Age 13+The Abyss
Undersea UFO adventure is breathtaking but intense.
Release Date: 8/6/1989
Age 9+Star Trek V: The Final Frontier
Worst in series; some tricky religious content.
Release Date: 6/9/1989
Age 15+Predator
Arnold vs. alien action is violent, ultra macho.
Release Date: 05/27/1987
Age 8+*batteries not included
A good film the whole family can enjoy.
Release Date: 01/01/1987
Age 10+Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home
Buoyant, farcical time-travel Enterprise escapade.
Release Date: 11/26/1986
Age 8+Transformers: The Movie (1986)
An awful toy commercial in disguise.
Release Date: 08/08/1986
Age 11+Howard the Duck
Superhero spoof is awful -- and edgier than you remember.
Release Date: 8/1/1986
Age 15+Aliens
Alien sequel is bigger, faster, scarier.
Release Date: 07/16/1986
Age 7+Explorers
Kids' sci-fi adventure never fully blasts off.
Release Date: 7/28/1985
Age 8+Back to the Future
'80s sci-fi time-traveler with laughs and romance.
Release Date: 7/3/1985
Age 13+Dune
A dated and bizarre mess of an adaptation.
Release Date: 12/14/1984
Age 13+Starman
Jeff Bridges as appealing alien; best for teens.
Release Date: 12/14/1984
Age 14+The Terminator
Terrific sci-fi action, but too violent for some.
Release Date: 10/26/1984
Age 10+Star Trek III: The Search for Spock
Stirring, successful science-fiction enterprise.
Release Date: 06/01/1984
Age 9+The Last Starfighter
Lighthearted space adventure has a fun '80s feel.
Release Date: 1/1/1984
Age 11+WarGames
A war-era cautionary tale.
Release Date: 6/3/1983
Age 8+Star Wars: Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi
Ewok-filled finale less Force-ful than previous.
Release Date: 05/25/1983
Age 10+Tron
Dated and mediocre but kid-friendly sci-fi from Disney.
Release Date: 7/9/1982
Age 15+Blade Runner (The Director's Cut)
A dark, philosophical sci-fi drama. Older teens +.
Release Date: 06/25/1982
Age 10+Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan
High-flying installment of the TV space saga.
Release Date: 6/4/1982
Age 8+Star Wars: Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back
They're all great. This is the best of the best.
Release Date: 05/21/1980
Age 8+Star Trek: The Motion Picture
First big-screen flight of the Enterprise.
Release Date: 12/07/1979
Age 9+The Black Hole
Creepy robots and lukewarm ending haunt sci-fi classic.
Release Date: 8/4/1979
Age 8+Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Suspenseful, thoughtful alien-encounter classic.
Release Date: 01/01/1977
Age 8+Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
First of a sci-fi phenomenon, #4 in the series.
Release Date: 1/1/1977
Age 13+The Omega Man
70s saga has same source as I Am Legend.
Release Date: 08/01/1971
Age 16+A Clockwork Orange
A violent meditation on violence. Not for kids.
Release Date: 02/09/1971
Age 16+THX 1138
Slow sci-fi drama for die hard Lucas fans only.
Release Date: 01/01/1971
Age 8+The Day the Earth Stood Still
A sci-fi classic that still resonates.
Release Date: 1/1/1951
Age 10+King Kong (1933)
Violent but beloved old-school monster movie.
Release Date: 1/3/1933
Age 11+Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
Talky, tame original sci-fi study in paranoia.
Release Date: 02/05/1956
Age 12+2001: A Space Odyssey
Kubrick's sci-fi masterpiece is still relevant.
Release Date: 4/6/1968
Age 6+Forbidden Planet
1956 sci-fi future flick is campy fun.
Release Date: 1/1/1956
