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1. Gravity (2013)
Two astronauts, played by Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, are stranded in space after their shuttle is destroyed, and must find a way back to Earth before their oxygen runs out. The movie was rated PG-13 and grossed $723 million worldwide. It was appreciated for its stunning visual effects and strong performances by its leads.
2. Apollo 13 (1995)
Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, and Bill Paxton star in this true story of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and the struggles of the astronauts and NASA team to bring them home safely. The movie was rated PG and grossed $355 million worldwide. It was appreciated for its realistic portrayal of the events and the tension it generated.
3. The Right Stuff (1983)
Based on Tom Wolfe’s book of the same name, this film follows the lives of the first American astronauts, including Alan Shepard, John Glenn, and Gus Grissom, as they become national heroes. The movie was rated PG and grossed $21 million worldwide. It was appreciated for its detailed portrayal of the time period and the performances of its ensemble cast.
4. Moon (2009)
Sam Rockwell stars as an astronaut working alone on a lunar base, who begins to question his own identity and the true nature of his mission. The movie was rated R and grossed $10 million worldwide. It was appreciated for its thought-provoking story and Rockwell’s powerful performance.
5. Interstellar (2014)
Directed by Christopher Nolan, this science fiction film follows a group of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new habitable planet for humanity. The film explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the nature of time. Rated PG-13 for some intense perilous action and brief strong language. Box office: $187.5 million (adjusted for inflation). Starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain
6. Prometheus (2012)
A team of scientists and explorers, played by Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, and Charlize Theron, travel to a distant planet in search of the origins of human life, but instead find a dark and dangerous secret. The movie was rated R and grossed $403 million worldwide. It was appreciated for its thought-provoking story and stunning visuals.
7. The Thing (1982)
Kurt Russell stars in this horror film about a group of scientists in Antarctica who discover a shape-shifting alien that begins to kill them one by one. The movie was rated R and grossed $19 million worldwide. It was appreciated for its intense suspense and special effects.
8. Europa Report (2013)
Directed by Sebastián Cordero, this science fiction film follows a privately-funded manned mission to Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons, in search of possible life. The film explores themes of exploration and the limits of human understanding. Rated PG-13 for language and some disturbing images. Box office: $1.4 million (adjusted for inflation). Starring Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, and Daniel Wu.
9. The Last Man on the Moon (2014)
A documentary about astronaut Gene Cernan, the last man to walk on the moon. Not Rated, made $0.3 million (adjusted for inflation), starring Gene Cernan. The film was appreciated for its intimate look at Cernan’s experiences and its reflection on the end of the Apollo era.
10. The Red Planet (2000)
The Red Planet is a 2000 science fiction film directed by Antony Hoffman and starring Val Kilmer, Carrie-Anne Moss, and Tom Sizemore. The story is set in the near future where a team of astronauts set out to colonize Mars, but their mission is threatened by a deadly dust storm, equipment failure, and a mysterious, deadly creature. The team must find a way to survive and complete their mission despite the challenges they face. Despite poor reviews, the movie was praised for its visual effects and the performances of the lead actors. However, it was a box office disappointment, earning only $33 million against its $80 million budget.
11. The Mars Generation (2017)
The Mars Generation is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Michael Barnett. The film follows a group of students who are training to become the first human inhabitants of Mars, it also explores the impact of space exploration on their lives and the future of humanity. The film features interviews with scientists and space enthusiasts, including Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye, and Elon Musk, as well as footage of the Mars One project, a non-profit foundation that aims to establish a human settlement on Mars. The film was positively received by critics for its hopeful and uplifting tone, and its focus on the new generation of space enthusiasts. It also won an award for best documentary at the 2017 Nashville Film Festival.
12. Mars (2016)
Mars is a 2016 National Geographic Channel docudrama series that tells the story of a manned mission to Mars in the year 2033. The series is a combination of drama and documentary and it is created by Ron Howard, Brian Grazer, and Michael Rosenberg. The show blends dramatic fictional elements with real-life scientific facts and interviews with experts in the field of space travel. The series also features an international cast, including Ben Cotton, Alberto Ammann, and Clémentine Poidatz, who play the astronauts on the mission. The series has a positive reviews from critics and audience for its attention to detail and well-crafted storytelling. It’s also praised for it’s realistic and scientifically accurate representation of the challenges and possibilities of a manned mission to Mars.