I love sci-fi and Netflix has some of the best movies and TV series available to stream anywhere. I’ve selected 67 of the best which scored 7 or higher on IMDb. My personal recommendations include Dark, Black Mirror, The OA and Total Recall.
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Rick and Morty (2013–) – IMDb 9.0 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Futurama, Solar Opposites, Doctor Who
A genius scientist and his anxious grandson travel across dimensions in this wildly inventive, darkly hilarious animated series that blends satire, sci-fi, and existential dread.
Cowboy Bebop (1998) – IMDb 8.9 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Firefly, Blade Runner, Samurai Champloo
A ragtag crew of bounty hunters chase criminals across the solar system in this stylish, jazz-infused anime classic that mixes noir, action, and melancholy.
Dark (2017–2020) – IMDb 8.8 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Stranger Things, Twin Peaks, 1899
A missing child unravels a time-travel conspiracy spanning generations in this haunting German series that’s equal parts puzzle box and emotional gut punch.
The Matrix (1999) – IMDb 8.7 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Inception, Ghost in the Shell, Equilibrium
A hacker discovers reality is a simulation and joins a rebellion against machine overlords in this genre-defining cyberpunk classic.
Black Mirror (2011–) – IMDb 8.7 · Anthology/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Twilight Zone, Inside No. 9, Love, Death & Robots
Each episode explores the dark side of technology and human nature in this chilling anthology series that’s as thought-provoking as it is disturbing.
Scavengers Reign (2023) – IMDb 8.7 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Annihilation, Love, Death & Robots, The Midnight Gospel
Survivors of a crashed cargo ship navigate a surreal alien planet in this visually stunning, meditative exploration of nature, isolation, and survival.
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987–1994) – IMDb 8.7 · Sci-Fi/Adventure
For Fans of: Battlestar Galactica, The Expanse, Stargate SG-1
Captain Picard leads the USS Enterprise on diplomatic and scientific missions across the galaxy in this cerebral, optimistic vision of the future.
Stranger Things (2016–) – IMDb 8.6 · Horror/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The X-Files, Super 8, It
Kids in 1980s Indiana battle supernatural forces and government secrets in this nostalgic, monster-filled thrill ride.
Back to the Future (1985) – IMDb 8.5 · Comedy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Bill & Ted, The Time Traveler’s Wife, Looper
Marty McFly accidentally travels to 1955 and must fix the timeline with help from eccentric scientist Doc Brown in this time-travel classic.
Godzilla Minus One (2023) – IMDb 8.4 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Shin Godzilla, Pacific Rim, The Host
Post-war Japan faces a terrifying new threat in this emotionally grounded, visually spectacular kaiju reboot.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) – IMDb 8.4 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Lego Movie, Everything Everywhere All at Once, Teen Titans Go!
Miles Morales meets alternate Spider-People in this kinetic, multiverse-hopping animated masterpiece.
Love, Death & Robots (2019–) – IMDb 8.4 · Anthology/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Black Mirror, Heavy Metal, The Animatrix
Short animated stories explore dystopia, desire, and destruction in this visually diverse, genre-bending anthology.
Orphan Black (2013–2017) – IMDb 8.3 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Fringe, Alias, The 100
A woman discovers she’s one of many clones and uncovers a conspiracy in this twisty, performance-driven thriller.
Pantheon (2022–) – IMDb 8.3 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Devs, Upload, The Peripheral
Uploaded consciousness and corporate warfare collide in this cerebral, animated exploration of digital immortality.
Resident Alien (2021–) – IMDb 8.2 · Comedy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Orville, Northern Exposure, Men in Black
An alien crash-lands on Earth and poses as a small-town doctor while plotting humanity’s demise — until he starts to care.
Sense8 (2015–2018) – IMDb 8.2 · Drama/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Heroes, The OA, Cloud Atlas
Eight strangers across the globe discover they’re psychically linked in this emotional, globe-trotting sci-fi epic.
Blade Runner 2049 (2017) – IMDb 8.0 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Arrival, Her, Children of Men
A replicant uncovers secrets that could reshape humanity in this visually stunning, meditative sequel to the original Blade Runner.
The End of Evangelion (1997) – IMDb 8.0 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Neon Genesis Evangelion, Akira, Serial Experiments Lain
A surreal, apocalyptic reimagining of the Evangelion finale that dives deep into trauma, identity, and cosmic despair.
Travelers (2016–2018) – IMDb 8.0 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Continuum, Timeless, The 4400
Agents from the future inhabit present-day bodies to prevent catastrophe in this smart, character-driven time-travel series.
Creature (2023) – IMDb 8.0 · Horror/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Frankenstein, The Witcher, Penny Dreadful
A scientist’s monstrous creation sparks chaos and tragedy in this Turkish reimagining of Mary Shelley’s classic.
Missing: The Other Side (2020–) – IMDb 8.0 · Mystery/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Signal, Hotel Del Luna, The Ghost Detective
A man discovers a village where the souls of missing people linger, and helps uncover their fates in this supernatural mystery.
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – IMDb 7.9 · Family/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Iron Giant, Super 8, Flight of the Navigator
A lonely boy befriends a stranded alien in this heartwarming Spielberg classic about connection and wonder.
Altered Carbon (2018–2020) – IMDb 7.9 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Blade Runner, Ghost in the Shell, Westworld
In a future where consciousness can be transferred between bodies, a soldier investigates a murder in this sleek, cyberpunk noir.
Are You Human (2018) – IMDb 7.9 · Romance/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: My Holo Love, I Am Mother, AI Love You
A woman’s android son impersonates her real son to protect her company in this Korean drama about identity and emotion.
Ghostbusters (1984) – IMDb 7.8 · Comedy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Men in Black, Beetlejuice, Gremlins
A team of eccentric scientists battle ghosts in New York using proton packs and snark in this supernatural comedy classic.
The OA (2016–2019) – IMDb 7.8 · Mystery/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Sense8, The Leftovers, Undone
A blind woman returns after years missing — now able to see — and recruits strangers for a mysterious mission involving alternate dimensions.
Sweet Tooth (2021–) – IMDb 7.8 · Fantasy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Last of Us, A Series of Unfortunate Events, Raised by Wolves
A boy with deer antlers searches for his mother in a post-apocalyptic world filled with hybrid children and danger.
Memories of the Alhambra (2018) – IMDb 7.8 · Romance/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: W, My Holo Love, Sisyphus
A tech CEO investigates a mysterious AR game in Spain, where reality and fantasy blur in this romantic thriller.
On Children (2018) – IMDb 7.8 · Anthology/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone, Love, Death & Robots
Taiwanese anthology series explores parental pressure and societal control through surreal, unsettling sci-fi tales.
Ex Machina (2014) – IMDb 7.7 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Her, Blade Runner 2049, Annihilation
A programmer is invited to test a humanoid AI in a remote lab, only to discover layers of manipulation and consciousness in this sleek, cerebral thriller.
Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) – IMDb 7.7 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Star Wars, The Expanse, Battlestar Galactica
Captain Kirk faces a rogue Starfleet agent with a deadly secret in this explosive, morally complex sequel.
Parasyte: The Grey (2024) – IMDb 7.7 · Horror/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Stranger Things, The Thing, Tokyo Ghoul
Alien parasites invade Earth and take over human hosts in this Korean adaptation of the cult manga, blending body horror with emotional depth.
Minority Report (2002) – IMDb 7.6 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Fugitive, Looper, Equilibrium
Tom Cruise plays a cop in a future where crimes are stopped before they happen — until he’s accused of one himself.
RoboCop (1987) – IMDb 7.6 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Total Recall, Judge Dredd, The Terminator
A murdered cop is resurrected as a cyborg enforcer in this satirical, ultraviolent critique of corporate control and justice.
Alice in Borderland (2020–) – IMDb 7.6 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Squid Game, Battle Royale, The Hunger Games
A gamer wakes up in a deserted Tokyo where survival depends on playing deadly games in this tense, stylish thriller.
If I Hadn’t Met You (2018) – IMDb 7.6 · Romance/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Time Traveler’s Wife, Dark, Eternal Sunshine
A grieving man travels through alternate realities to find a better fate for his wife in this emotional Spanish drama.
Total Recall (1990) – IMDb 7.5 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Inception, Blade Runner, The Fifth Element
Arnold Schwarzenegger uncovers a conspiracy involving memory implants and Martian rebellion in this mind-bending classic.
Alien Worlds (2020) – IMDb 7.5 · Documentary/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Cosmos, Planet Earth, The Future is Wild
This speculative docuseries imagines how alien life might evolve on other planets using cutting-edge science and stunning visuals.
My Holo Love (2020) – IMDb 7.5 · Romance/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Are You Human, AI Love You, Upload
A lonely woman falls for a holographic AI — and the real man behind it — in this Korean drama about connection and identity.
Men in Black (1997) – IMDb 7.3 · Comedy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Ghostbusters, The Fifth Element, Evolution
A secret agency monitors alien activity on Earth with style, sarcasm, and memory-erasing tech in this iconic buddy comedy.
EVANGELION: DEATH (TRUE)² (1997) – IMDb 7.3 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The End of Evangelion, Serial Experiments Lain, Akira
A condensed, re-edited version of the Evangelion series that sets the stage for its surreal, apocalyptic finale.
Archive 81 (2022) – IMDb 7.3 · Horror/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The X-Files, The Ring, The OA
An archivist uncovers a cult and supernatural secrets while restoring damaged videotapes in this eerie, slow-burn thriller.
Halo (2022–) – IMDb 7.3 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Mandalorian, Starship Troopers, Foundation
Master Chief battles alien forces and uncovers his origins in this adaptation of the iconic video game franchise.
Lost in Space (2018–2021) – IMDb 7.3 · Adventure/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Martian, Interstellar, The Expanse
The Robinson family fights to survive on alien worlds after crash-landing far from Earth in this visually rich reboot.
3% (2016–2020) – IMDb 7.3 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Hunger Games, Snowpiercer, Squid Game
In a divided society, only 3% of candidates pass a brutal test to reach the privileged side in this Brazilian dystopia.
Better Than Us (2018–2019) – IMDb 7.3 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Humans, Altered Carbon, Westworld
A rogue android becomes entangled in a family’s life and a corporate war in this Russian series about AI and ethics.
Mobius (2023) – IMDb 7.3 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Dark, Devs, Primer
A physicist discovers a time loop that threatens reality in this cerebral, visually striking Korean thriller.
Don’t Look Up (2021) – IMDb 7.2 · Satire/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Idiocracy, The Big Short, Dr. Strangelove
Two scientists try to warn the world about a planet-killing comet, but media spin and political apathy derail everything in this darkly comic disaster satire.
The Matrix Reloaded (2003) – IMDb 7.2 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Matrix, Equilibrium, Aeon Flux
Neo continues his journey through the simulated world, facing new enemies and philosophical dilemmas in this ambitious, action-packed sequel.
3 Body Problem (2024) – IMDb 7.2 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Foundation, The Expanse, Devs
Humanity faces an alien threat triggered by a secretive scientific discovery in this sprawling adaptation of Liu Cixin’s acclaimed novel.
Half Bad: The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself (2022) – IMDb 7.2 · Fantasy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Magicians, Shadow and Bone, The Witcher
A teenager caught between two warring magical factions discovers his dark legacy in this gritty, emotionally charged fantasy series.
Neo Yokio (2017–2018) – IMDb 7.2 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: BoJack Horseman, FLCL, Gossip Girl
A wealthy demon-hunter navigates fashion, heartbreak, and supernatural chaos in this satirical anime hybrid starring Jaden Smith.
Spec: Birth (2012) – IMDb 7.2 · Mystery/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Death Note, Tokyo Ghoul, Parasyte
A detective duo investigates people with supernatural abilities in this Japanese thriller blending crime, conspiracy, and psychic powers.
Snowpiercer (2020–2023) – IMDb 7.1 · Dystopia/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Hunger Games, The 100, Train to Busan
Survivors of a frozen Earth live aboard a perpetually moving train divided by class and rebellion in this tense, allegorical series.
Supacell (2024) – IMDb 7.1 · Superhero/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Misfits, Heroes, Raising Dion
Five Black South Londoners discover they have superpowers and must unite to prevent a future catastrophe in this grounded, character-driven series.
Manifest (2018–2023) – IMDb 7.1 · Mystery/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Lost, Fringe, The 4400
Passengers of a vanished flight return five years later with no memory — and strange abilities — in this twisty, emotional mystery.
Sisyphus (2021) – IMDb 7.1 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Dark, Memories of the Alhambra, W
A genius engineer uncovers a time-travel conspiracy while being hunted by mysterious forces in this Korean sci-fi thriller.
Glitch (2015–2019) – IMDb 7.1 · Mystery/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: The Returned, Resurrection, The OA
Six people return from the dead with no memory in a small Australian town, sparking mystery and emotional fallout.
World War Z (2013) – IMDb 7.0 · Action/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: 28 Days Later, Contagion, I Am Legend
Brad Pitt races against time to stop a global zombie pandemic in this fast-paced, globe-trotting thriller.
28 Weeks Later (2007) – IMDb 7.0 · Horror/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: 28 Days Later, The Crazies, Dawn of the Dead
London struggles to rebuild after a viral outbreak — until the rage virus returns in this brutal, relentless sequel.
Passengers (2016) – IMDb 7.0 · Romance/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Gravity, The Space Between Us, Ad Astra
Two passengers wake up early on a spaceship bound for a distant colony and face isolation, ethics, and unexpected love.
Love and Monsters (2020) – IMDb 7.0 · Adventure/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Zombieland, The Maze Runner, The Mitchells vs. The Machines
A young man braves a monster-filled apocalypse to reunite with his girlfriend in this charming, creature-packed survival comedy.
Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway (2021) – IMDb 7.0 · Animation/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Gundam Wing, Evangelion, Macross
A rebel pilot fights against Earth’s oppressive government in this sleek, politically charged mecha anime.
Into the Night (2020–2021) – IMDb 7.0 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Snowpiercer, The Rain, The 100
Passengers on a hijacked plane must stay ahead of the sun, which mysteriously kills everything in its path.
Katla (2021) – IMDb 7.0 · Mystery/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Fortitude, The Returned, Dark
After a volcanic eruption, strange doppelgängers emerge in a remote Icelandic town, blurring the line between grief and reality.
The Silent Sea (2021) – IMDb 7.0 · Thriller/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: Moon, Solaris, Gravity
A team investigates a lunar research base where a deadly secret threatens humanity’s survival in this atmospheric Korean thriller.
Abyss (2019) – IMDb 7.0 · Fantasy/Sci-Fi
For Fans of: W, My Love from the Star, Hotel Del Luna
Two people are resurrected with new appearances by a mysterious orb and must solve the mystery of their deaths.
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