15 of the best movies and TV shows about space that you should watch while you're stuck at home

Frank OlitoMay 6, 2020, 21:23 IST

There are several space movies everyone must see.Disney

From the 1960s to the early 2000s, there are a ton of great movies and TV shows about space.
"2001: A Space Odyssey," "Star Wars: A New Hope," and "Alien" were all groundbreaking space movies that still hold up today.
If TV shows are more your jam, you should be watching "Firefly," "Lost in Space," and any of the "Star Trek" iterations.
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Space movies have long been considered great escapism content, and there's no better time to watch that genre of sci-fi than right now.

For decades, Hollywood has been creating space movies, taking audiences to the stars and far beyond. There are even some TV series that take viewers to other worlds.

From the oldest to the newest, these are the space movies and TV shows that you should be watching.

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"Lost in Space" originally premiered in 1965, but Netflix brought the series that followed the Robinson family through space back to life in 2018.

"Lost in Space." Netflix

"The Expanse" is a popular Syfy series that premiered in 2015.

"The Expanse." SyFy

"Battlestar Galactica" originally premiered as a series in 1978, but it was revived in 2004 and aired four seasons.

"Battlestar Galactica." Sci-Fi

Although "Firefly" only had one season in 2002, it has recently gained a cult following.

"Firefly." Fox

When it comes to TV, "Star Trek" is one of the longest-running space franchises, dating back to 1966.

"Star Trek." NBC

Director Ridley Scott returned to the space genre in 2015 to make "The Martian" starring Matt Damon.

Matt Damon in "The Martian." 20th Century Fox

Christopher Nolan's 2014 film "Interstellar" earned five Academy Awards. It tells the story of a space mission's journey through a wormhole.

Matthew McConaughey in "Interstellar." Paramount Pictures

Sandra Bullock starred in the 2013 film "Gravity," which follows an astronaut as she drifts into deep space.

Sandra Bullock in "Gravity." Warner Bros. Pictures

James Cameron's epic "Avatar" held the top spot for the highest-grossing film for almost a decade.

"Avatar." 20th Century Fox

The 2009 film "Moon" follows one man as he begins to lose his mind at the end of a long space flight.

Sam Rockwell in "Moon." Sony Pictures Classics

In 1997, Jodie Foster starred in "Contact" about a woman who travels to space after contacting extraterrestrial beings.

Jodie Foster in "Contact." Warner Bros.

The 1995 film "Apollo 13" tells the true story of a failed mission to the moon.

"Apollo 13." Universal Pictures

Ridley Scott premiered his first "Alien" movie with Sigourney Weaver in 1979, creating a successful, frightening franchise.

Sigourney Weaver in "Alien." Mondadori via Getty Images

In 1977, George Lucas' "Star Wars: A New Hope" premiered, launching one of the most beloved franchises in history.

"Star Wars: A New Hope." 20th Century Fox

In terms of movies, Stanley Kubrick's 1968 film, "2001: A Space Odyssey," is considered one of the most influential films in history and won four Academy Awards.

"2001: A Space Odyssey." Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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