Top 10 Sci-Fi Movies You Shouldn’t Miss On Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar

There's something about sci-fi movies that simply draws you towards them. Films, particularly made in this genre, present big and wild ideas, a wide range of emotions and of course, the unexpected twists.

If you're an ardent fan of sci-fi films, then you've arrived at the right place! This is the best time for you to sit back and enjoy some of the finest movies ever made in this genre. Looking for film title suggestions to watch? Well, here's a list of the top 10 sci-fi picks you must stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar.

Inception

Platform - JioHotstar, Amazon Prime VideoCast - Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Cillian MurphySynopsis - Released in 2010, Inception is one of the best sci-fi movies ever made in Hollywood. Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film follows the story of a thief who steals information by infiltrating the subconscious of his targets.

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Interstellar

Platform - Amazon Prime VideoCast - Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica ChastainSynopsis - Interstellar, released in 2014, is yet another marvellous sci-fi movie by Christopher Nolan. It is set in the dystopian future and follows the story of a group of astronauts. They travel through a wormhole near Saturn in search of a new home for mankind. All this happens while Earth is suffering from catastrophic blight and famine.

Predator

Platform - JioHotstarCast - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl WeathersSynopsis - Released in 1987, John McTiernan's Predator is among the well-made sci-fi movies of Hollywood. It follows the story of Alan Schaefer aka Dutch (leader for a rescue team), who is on a mission to save hostages in a Central American rainforest. There, he encounters a deadly Predator, who is highly skilled and technologically advanced extraterrestrial.

Ready Player One

Platform - Amazon Prime VideoCast - Tye Sheridan, Olivia Cooke, Ben MendelsohnSynopsis - Steven Spielberg's 2018 sci-fi movie is set in 2045, where much of the humanity uses virtual reality simulation OASIS to escape the real world. It is based on the Ernest Cline's novel, Ready Player One.

Blade Runner 2049

Platform - Amazon Prime Video, SonyLIVCast - Ryan Gosling, Harrison Ford, Ana de ArmasSynopsis - Directed by Denis Villeneuve, this sci-fi film is a sequel to the 1982 film Blade Runner. In this movie, Ryan plays the role of a blade runner who discovers a secret that threatens to destabilise society and the course of civilisation. Blade Runner 2049 was theatrically released on October 6, 2017.

Dune

Platform - Amazon Prime Video (available on rent)Cast - Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh BrolinSynopsis - Released in theatres in 2021, Dune follows the story of a young man who travels to resource rich and dangerous planet. However, malevolent forces him towards a foreboding destiny. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, Dune is the first of a two-part adaptation of Frank Herbert's 1965 novel of the same name.

Arrival

Platform - Amazon Prime Video Cast - Jeremy Renner, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Michael StuhlbargSynopsis - Helmed by Denis Villeneuve, the 2016 sci-fi movie is based on Story of Your Life, 1998 short story penned by Ted Chiang. It revolves around the story of a linguist, who is enlisted by the United States Army. She is tasked to discover how to communicate with extraterrestrials, who have arrived on Earth.

I Am Mother

Platform - NetflixCast - Clara Rugaard, Rose Byrne, and Hilary SwankSynopsis - Released in 2019, I Am Mother follows the story of a teen after humanity's mass extinction. The teen raised online by a maternal droid finds her world shaken when she finds another human. It is directed by Grant Sputore.

Alita: Battle Angel

Platform - JioHotstarCast - Rosa Salazar, Christoph Waltz, Jennifer Connelly, Mahershala AliSynopsis - Streaming on JioHotstar, Alita: Battle Angel is directed by Robert Rodriguez. It follows the story of a cyborg who awakens in a new body without the memory of her past. Later, she sets out to uncover her destiny.

Frankenstein

Platform - NetflixCast - Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, Christoph WaltzSynopsis - Helmed by Guillermo del Toro, the 2025 sci-fi movie revolves around the life of scientist Frankenstein, whose experiment in creating new life results in dangerous consequences. The project is based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

Whether it is Interstellar, Inception or Predator, each title on this list presents something unique and leaves a lasting impression. As the sci-fi genre continues to evolve, the above-mentioned 10 sci-fi picks stay essential and engaging watches.