E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore, Peter Coyote
A troubled child summons the courage to help a friendly alien escape from Earth and return to his home planet.
Why you'll love it
A classic film that tells the heartwarming story of a young boy who befriends an alien stranded on Earth.
District 9
Sharlto Copley, David James, Jason Cope
Violence ensues after an extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth finds a kindred spirit in a government agent exposed to their biotechnology.
Why you'll love it
The film explores themes of xenophobia and social segregation through the lens of an alien refugee crisis in South Africa.
Arrival
Amy Adams, Jeremy Renner, Forest Whitaker
Linguist Louise Banks leads a team of investigators when gigantic spaceships touch down around the world. As nations teeter on the verge of global war, Banks and her crew must find a way to communicate with the extraterrestrial vi...
Why you'll love it
This movie presents a thought-provoking take on alien contact, focusing on communication and the human response to the unknown.
The Fifth Element
Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Gary Oldman
In the colorful future, cabdriver Korben Dallas unwittingly becomes the central figure in the search for a legendary cosmic weapon to keep the great evil and Jean-Baptiste Emmanuel Zorg at bay.
Why you'll love it
A visually striking sci-fi adventure that includes a diverse array of alien species and a quest to save the Earth from an ancient threat.
Independence Day
Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum
The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy Earth. Fighting superior technology, mankind's best weapon is the will to survive.
Why you'll love it
A blockbuster hit featuring a large-scale alien invasion and humanity's fight to survive and repel the extraterrestrial threat.