Space Movies

Last updated: March 19, 2026

Whether your kid dreams of being an astronaut at NASA or just loves movies set in "the final frontier," our favorite space movies are sure to entertain. From sci-fi classics like 2001: A Space Odyssey to epic documentaries that show what the earth looks like from orbit, these movies are out of this world. Kids of all ages can learn about the moon landing, explore Mars, and travel to galaxies far, far away without leaving the comfort of their home planet. Three, two, one ... blast off!

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Muppets from Space

age 5+

Plenty of jokes and mayhem to keep kids and parents amused.

July 14, 1999 1999 G (87 minutes)

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WALL-E

age 5+

Brainy, charming, eco-friendly animated adventure.

June 27, 2008 2008 G (103 minutes)

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Lightyear

age 6+

Buzz origin story is exceptionally animated and inclusive.

June 17, 2022 2022 PG (100 minutes)

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Terra Willy

age 6+

Animated alien adventure has learning, empathy, teamwork.

April 3, 2019 2019 PG (89 minutes)

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Capture the Flag

age 7+

Animated adventure about stowaways on a rocket has peril.

August 28, 2015 2015 PG (94 minutes)

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Fight for Space

age 8+

Thoughtful docu about space program urges return to cosmos.

May 19, 2017 2017 NR (92 minutes)

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Star Trek: The Motion Picture

age 8+

The Enterprise's first feature, with smarts outdoing guns.

December 7, 1979 1979 PG (143 minutes)

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Thunderpants

age 8+

Fart jokes galore in warmhearted kids fantasy adventure.

May 24, 2002 2002 PG (83 minutes)

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Treasure Planet

age 8+

Outer-space pirate treasure hunt has fun, intense battles.

November 27, 2002 2002 PG (95 minutes)

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Hubble 3D

age 9+

Space lands on Earth in 3-D glory in this kid-friendly docu.

March 19, 2010 2010 G (43 minutes)

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In the Shadow of the Moon

age 9+

Lofty recap of the Apollo moon program.

September 12, 2007 2007 PG (99 minutes)

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Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back

age 9+

Intense sci-fi violence, emotional turmoil in great sequel.

May 21, 1980 1980 PG (124 minutes)

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The Last Starfighter

age 9+

Lighthearted space adventure has a fun '80s feel.

January 1, 1984 1984 PG (101 minutes)

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Hidden Figures movie poster: Dorothy, Katherine, and Mary in 1950s clothing strut confidently

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Hidden Figures

age 10+

Inspiring true story of African American women at NASA.

December 25, 2016 2016 PG (126 minutes)

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Maika: The Girl from Another Galaxy

age 10+

Sweet film about friendship, grief has comic violence.

June 3, 2022 2022 PG (105 minutes)

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Mercury 13

age 10+

Inspiring docu about '60s female pilots who faced sexism.

April 20, 2018 2018 NR (78 minutes)

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Mission Control: The Unsung Heroes of Apollo

age 10+

Riveting documentary about NASA pioneers in '60s and '70s.

April 14, 2017 2017 NR (101 minutes)

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Sally movie poster: Sally Ride in her uniform.

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Sally

age 10+

Pioneer's story addresses sexuality, sexism; some language.

June 16, 2025 2025 NR (104 minutes)

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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

age 10+

Thrilling, philosophical installment of popular space saga.

June 4, 1982 1982 PG (116 minutes)

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Star Trek III: The Search for Spock

age 10+

Stirring but sad science-fiction enterprise.

June 1, 1984 1984 PG (116 minutes)

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