The 17 best sci-fi movies you can stream on Netflix right now

Abby MonteilMay 1, 2020, 22:14 IST

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

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Sometimes you just want to escape your real life and get immersed in the futuristic, mind-bending worlds of science fiction. Luckily, Netflix has you covered.

The streaming site has a strong selection of sci-fi movies to choose from. Standouts include genre classics such as "Blade Runner: The Final Cut" and "The Matrix," as well as the dimension-hopping superhero film "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse." There are also numerous science fiction thrillers available to stream, such as "Moon" and "Inception."

Here are 17 great sci-fi movies you can stream on Netflix right now.

Note: Numerous Netflix titles drop off the service monthly, so the availability of titles below may change.

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"Back to the Future Part II" imagines a futuristic version of 2015 that's fun to critique in the present.

Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) travels to 2015 in 1989's "Back to the Future Part II." Universal Studios

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

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

"Advantageous" is an underrated indie film about uploading one's consciousness.

Jacqueline Kim stars in "Advantageous." Good Neighbors Media

"Solo: A Star Wars Story" explores the origins of iconic "Star Wars" character Han Solo.

"Solo: A Star Wars Story" follows the adventures of a young Han Solo. Lucasfilm

"April and the Extraordinary World" is an imaginative, kid-friendly steampunk adventure.

"April and the Extraordinary World" takes place in a steampunk version of France. GKIDS

"Okja" is another standout sci-fi story with real-world implications.

Ahn Seo-hyun stars in "Okja." Netflix

If sci-fi horror is your thing, check out the inventive "Cloverfield."

"Cloverfield" is a sci-fi monster movie. Paramount Pictures

In "Under the Skin," Scarlett Johansson plays a new kind of femme fatale.

Scarlett Johansson portrays an alien in "Under the Skin." StudioCanal/A24

"Moon" is a tense one-man space story.

Sam Rockwell stars in "Moon." Sony Pictures Classics

"Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" is a vibrant, dimension-hopping superhero movie for the entire family.

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

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

Leonardo DiCaprio stars in "Inception." Warner Bros.

"Her" is a moving story about love in the digital age.

Joaquin Phoenix stars in "Her." Warner Bros.

"Ex Machina" features standout performances by Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac, and Alicia Vikander.

Oscar Isaac and Domhnall Gleeson appear in "Ex Machina." A24/"Ex Machina"

Oscar-winner Bong Joon Ho's "Snowpiercer" is bound to appeal to fans of "Parasite."

Chris Evans and Ko Asung appear in "Snowpiercer." RADius/TWC

"The Lobster" is a quirky satire of our society's obsession with coupledom.

Colin Farrell and Rachel Weisz star in "The Lobster." Despina Spyrou/A24

"The Matrix" boasts mind-bending action and the internet's boyfriend Keanu Reeves.

Carrie-Anne Moss and Keanu Reeves star in "The Matrix." Warner Bros.

"Blade Runner: The Final Cut" is a science-fiction classic.

Sean Young and Harrison Ford star in "Blade Runner: The Final Cut." Warner Bros.

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