Metropolis
Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel, Gustav Fröhlich
In a futuristic city sharply divided between the working class and the city planners, the son of the city's mastermind falls in love with a working-class prophet who predicts the coming of a savior to mediate their differences.
Why you'll love it
A pioneering work of the science fiction genre in film, showcasing futuristic urban dystopia and class struggle.
The Day the Earth Stood Still
Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal, Hugh Marlowe
An alien lands in Washington, D.C. and tells the people of Earth that they must live peacefully or be destroyed as a danger to other planets.
Why you'll love it
A thought-provoking film that addresses human violence and the potential for extraterrestrial life to intervene.
Forbidden Planet
Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen
A starship crew in the 23rd century goes to investigate the silence of a distant planet's colony, only to find just two survivors, a powerful robot, and the deadly secret of a lost civilization.
Why you'll love it
An early example of space exploration in film, with groundbreaking visual effects and a compelling story.
The Time Machine
Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux
A man's vision for a utopian society is disillusioned when travelling forward into time reveals a dark and dangerous society.
Why you'll love it
Based on H.G. Wells' novel, it explores the concept of time travel and the future of humanity.
Logan's Run
Michael York, Jenny Agutter, Richard Jordan
A police officer in the future uncovers the deadly secret behind a society that worships youth.
Why you'll love it
A dystopian future society where life is limited to 30 years, raising questions about ageism and utopian ideals.