The 17 best sci-fi movies of all time, according to fans

Abby MonteilMay 7, 2020, 03:41 IST

Keir Dullea stars in "2001: A Space Odyssey."Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images

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Sometimes, it's nice to escape the day-to-day and get immersed in the futuristic worlds of science fiction. But what films do sci-fi fans consider to be the greatest in the genre?

We examined the movie-based social network Letterboxd's list of the highest-rated films of all time (according to average weighted ratings from its 1.5 million users) to find the science fiction stories that audiences consider the most worthwhile.

The results included a range of titles, from classics like "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "Alien" to newer favorites like "Inception" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse."

Here are the 17 best sci-fi movies of all time, according to fans.

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In 1972's "Solaris," a psychologist investigates a space station where a nearby planet's water brings out people's repressed obsessions.

"Solaris" is a Russian space drama. Magna

In "Stalker," three men search for a room where a person's innermost desires can be realized.

"Stalker" takes place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Lorber Films

"Metropolis" is a 1927 silent movie about a futuristic city that holds up today.

"Metropolis" is a German film. Paramount Pictures

"The Iron Giant" follows the close friendship that forms between a young boy and a robot from outer space.

Vin Diesel voices a robot in "The Iron Giant." AccuSoft Inc.

"A Clockwork Orange" envisions a dystopian future where sadistic gang leaders are brainwashed to abhor violence.

Malcolm McDowell plays a criminal in "A Clockwork Orange." Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images

"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is an action-packed adventure starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a cyborg.

"Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is set 10 years after the original 1984 film. TriStar

Stanley Kubrick's "2001: A Space Odyssey" is one of the most iconic sci-fi movies of all time.

In "2001: A Space Odyssey," a team of astronauts investigate a strange signal coming from Jupiter. Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

In "Aliens," Sigourney Weaver reprised her role as Ellen Ripley, who goes on a mission to save a young girl.

Sigourney Weaver and Carrie Henn star in "Aliens." Mondadori via Getty Images

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" uses memory-erasing technology to explore the pain of past relationships.

Kate Winslet and Jim Carrey play a former couple in "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind." Focus Features

"Children of Men" is a dystopian sci-fi thriller from Oscar-winning director Alfonso Cuarón.

Clive Owen and Clare-Hope Ashitey appear in "Children of Men." Universal Pictures

In "The Thing," an ancient alien terrorizes researchers in a remote corner of Antarctica.

Kurt Russell stars in "The Thing." Universal Pictures

"Inception" is a mind-boggling sci-fi thriller that will make you question your reality.

"Inception" follows members of an espionage business that infiltrates people's dreams. Warner Bros.

"Back to the Future" is a must-see '80s blockbuster involving time travel.

Christopher Lloyd and Michael J. Fox costar in "Back to the Future." Universal Pictures

"Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back" is largely considered one of the best film sequels ever.

Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader face off in a scene from "Star Wars: Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back." Lucasfilm

"Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope" is a rollicking space adventure that made "Star Wars" a phenomenon.

Mark Hamill, Carrie Fisher, and Harrison Ford costar in "Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope." 20th Century Fox

"Alien" is a chilling sci-fi horror movie about a space crew who encounter a mysterious creature.

Sigourney Weaver plays Ellen Ripley in "Alien." Twentieth Century-Fox Productions

"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is a vibrant, dimension-hopping superhero movie for audiences of all ages.

Shameik Moore plays Miles Morales in "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." Sony Pictures Animation

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