science fiction film
The genre asks 'what if?' about scientific possibilities. This topic is part of Film Genres within Movies & Television. This page currently draws on 13 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
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Science fiction films often explore future technology, space, and what?
Answer: Speculative science
Bonus fact: The genre asks 'what if?' about scientific possibilities.
Which 1968 Stanley Kubrick film follows a mission involving the computer HAL 9000?
Answer: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Bonus fact: The film was developed with writer Arthur C. Clarke.
Which 1927 German film is a landmark of early science fiction cinema?
Answer: Metropolis
Bonus fact: Fritz Lang's Metropolis depicted a futuristic divided city.
Arthur C. Clarke co-developed the story for which 1968 science-fiction film?
Answer: 2001: A Space Odyssey
Bonus fact: Clarke worked closely with director Stanley Kubrick.
Which Besson science-fiction film stars Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich?
Answer: The Fifth Element
Bonus fact: The film was released in 1997.
What famous science-fiction film did Wise direct in 1951?
Answer: The Day the Earth Stood Still
Bonus fact: The film features the robot Gort.
Denis Villeneuve directed which science-fiction film about communicating with aliens?
Answer: Arrival
Bonus fact: Amy Adams stars as linguist Louise Banks.
Michel Gondry directed which romantic science-fiction film about erased memories?
Answer: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Bonus fact: Charlie Kaufman co-wrote the screenplay.
What live-action Disney science-fiction film did Stanton direct?
Answer: John Carter
Bonus fact: The film adapts Edgar Rice Burroughs's Barsoom stories.
Who directed the 1927 science-fiction film Metropolis?
Answer: Fritz Lang
Bonus fact: BFI describes Metropolis as a landmark of science fiction and a high point of late silent cinema.
"The Hidden Fortress" is frequently cited as an influence on which 1977 science-fiction film?
Answer: Star Wars
Bonus fact: George Lucas has acknowledged similarities in structure, especially the use of low-ranking characters as audience guides into a larger adventure.
Who directed the science-fiction film "Alphaville"?
Answer: Jean-Luc Godard
Bonus fact: Godard created a futuristic dystopia while shooting largely in contemporary Paris.