13 Vastly Underrated Sci-Fi Movies!

*Find the full list in the TOP PINNED COMMENT.
Along with where to stream them in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia
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0:00 Introduction
0:23 PREDESTINATION
1:23 THE FOUNTAIN 2006
2:35 MIDNIGHT SPECIAL 2016
3:19 SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED 2012
4:34 IDIOCRACY
5:46 TURBO KID
6:51 DREDD
8:30 PRIMER 2004
9:49 SUNSHINE
10:51 TIMECRIMES 2007
11:54 UNDER THE SKIN 2013
13:08 MOON 2009

[DarrenVanDam]

U.S. Regions:
Predestination - Hulu
The Fountain - Worth Waiting
Midnight Special - Worth Waiting
Safety Not Guaranteed - Maybe Worth Renting
Idiocracy - FreeVee
Turbo Kid - Tubi, Peacock, Crackle, PLEX
Dredd - Worth Renting
Primer - Well Worth Renting
Sunshine - Well Worth Renting
Timecrimes - Well Worth Renting
Under the Skin - HBO Max
Moon - Well Worth Renting
Upgrade - Well Worth Renting

CANADA Regions:
Predestination - Hollywood Suite
The Fountain - Worth Waiting
Midnight Special - Worth Waiting
Safety Not Guaranteed
Idiocracy - Disney+
Turbo Kid - Prime Video, Tubi, PLEX
Dredd - Worth Renting
Primer - Well Worth Renting
Sunshine - Disney+
Timecrimes - Tubi, PLEX
Under the Skin - Tubi, Shudder, AMC+
Moon - Prime Video, Tubi
Upgrade - Well Worth Renting

U.K. Regions:
Predestination - FreeVee
The Fountain - Disney+, PlutoTV
Midnight Special - SKY Go
Safety Not Guaranteed
Idiocracy - Disney+
Turbo Kid - PlutoTV
Dredd - Worth Renting
Primer - FreeVee, PlutoTV
Sunshine - Disney+, Prime Video
Timecrimes - Worth Renting
Under the Skin - STUDIOCANAL
Moon - Well Worth Renting
Upgrade - Well Worth Renting

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[cantbeatthebay]

Idiocracy is basically a documentary at this point.

[c.t.]

Thank you for including The Fountain in this list! I had the good fortune to be part of the Visual Effects team for this film and it continues to be one of the films I am most proud to have contributed to. I've always thought it was an exceptional film and recommend it often. I was thrilled to see it on the list, and a little flattered to see my work in the clips you showed. Cheers!

[marval]

Idiocracy: from a comedy to a Documentary. Great list btw!

[martasplace]

I absolutely LOVED the movie Upgrade!! I'm usually a mostly horror/suspense person but decided to watch Upgrade and OMG it is action packed, funny at times and a 10/10 movie!

[Zolrender]

Idiocracy is now almost a documentary. Also... Dredd. Urban makes this movie work and it is awesome. Needs a sequel.

[speachless]

12 Monkeys was my first journey into a SHOCK ending. It still holds as one of my favorite Sci-fi movies of all time. MY CHAIR!

[dquinnster]

Dredd deserved a sequel. It felt like a Heavy Metal magazine come to life.

[_SimpleJack_]

Moon is one of the most criminally underrated films of all time regardless of genre. Great list

[poorwotan]

Don't know if it counts as "Overlooked" but I'd like to recommend Gattaca with Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, and Jude Law. Terrific movie!!!

[whaleshark]

Sunshine is one of the most underrated sci-fi movies of all time.

[smollgar]

Sunshine and Moon are so good. Wish there were more films like them. Good list bro :)

[Xero]

Solid list. I’d add The man from Earth as an underrated sci-fi but not in the traditional sense. Well worth a look.

[MsMcKat-ubsm]

One of the things I love about these lists is searching the comments for movies that other sci-fi nerds love. I found several I'd never seen.

[Markhypnosis]

An unknown and underrated film that I stumbled upon a couple of years ago is Time Trap. It's not big budget, but the idea is fascinating and gets my imagination going every time I watch it.

[PositivelyPixelated]

If you want silly and comedic sci-fi time travel movies, I suggest "Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel". I watched it for Chris O'Dowd, but loved it for the sheer goofyness. I don't know if it would necessarily make a top 10 list, but it's a fun and light-hearted watch that I don't think I've ever heard anyone mention.

[MrSharpshot]

Dredd is by far a must watch. It's violent, but in line with the comic's

[WildReefer]

I'd add The Man From Earth.

Complete cerebral Sci-Fi. Just people in a room, talking, and blowing your mind

Zero effects. Just an amazing concept that carries the story nicely.

[andreashaynes]

That was an excellent FLICK CONNECTION, Darren. I’m glad you selected Upgrade as your #1. Outstanding recommendation. Many thanks for sharing with us and take care. Looking forward to further presentations for 2023 👍👍👍

[rkssyoann]

I'm one of the directors of Turbo Kid and just wanted to write thank you for the kind words and putting our movie on your list! And what an amazing list it is! we are right beside Dredd! feels good!

Anyway, have a great day!