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Any recommendations for movies similar to Interstellar?

Posted by sugardaddyaventurine

Recently rewatched interstellar before seeing project hail mary and totally forgot how incredibly peak interstellar was. After those both im craving more visually stunning movies but also would love to be emotionally wrecked. Either or, rec doesn’t have to do both. I would love space movies too, but anything is rlly fine. And yes i have seen the martian lol
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Justinwc Apr 1, 2026 +19
Not exactly space, but aliens, Arrival. Still deals with some similar themes from Interstellar.
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ahorrribledrummer Apr 1, 2026 +5
Arrival stuns me every time. It's so goddamn beautiful in writing, acting, cinematography, and SFX.
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xxAzurescenSxx Apr 2, 2026 +1
First that came to mind, incredible film.
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BobCFC Apr 1, 2026 +15
SUNSHINE (2007)
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AngstyPup Apr 1, 2026 +11
For unique visual spectacle and a divisive script: Ad Astra For a feeling of scale in an emotional sci-fi work: Arrival For the beauty of low Earth orbit: Gravity For a meaningful film on making first contact: Contact For me because I read your post and you totally didn’t say it at the end: Matt Damon’s Red Planet Extravaganza
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
Thank you!! Lmao im gonna rewatch matt damon farming sim so its okay lmaoo
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icky_dirt Apr 1, 2026 +10
Perhaps Moon (2009)? It's one of my all time favourite space movies. It's kind of a psychological slow burn, and definitely emotional.
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UrguthaForka Apr 1, 2026 +2
This is what I was gonna recommend.
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
Oooh that sounds super interesting tyyy
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Hilldawg4president Apr 1, 2026 +13
On the space theme, watch Contact
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MatterFit9674 Apr 1, 2026 +3
Second contact
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riegspsych325 Apr 1, 2026 +3
I don’t think he knows about second contact
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KnitterSweet Apr 1, 2026 +2
What about connections? Communication? Afternoon reach? Touch base? Notify? He knows about them, doesn't he?
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riegspsych325 Apr 1, 2026 +2
I wouldn’t count on it
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Recoil42 Apr 1, 2026 +2
How about First Contact?
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Varekai79 Apr 2, 2026 +2
Great movie. Loved watching them kick the Borg's ass.
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Toast_Meat Apr 1, 2026 +2
Close Contact of the Third Kind.
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UrguthaForka Apr 1, 2026 +2
Star Trek: First Contact
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Economy-Rent5200 Apr 1, 2026 +5
Contact is amazing choice, the radio telescope scenes are incredible from visual perspective. If you want something that will destroy you emotionally try Arrival - not really space but aliens and the way they handle time/language concepts is mind-bending. Also check Annihilation if you haven't, very weird and beautiful but also deeply unsettling in best way possible
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
Thank youu
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Mobile-King-3345 Apr 1, 2026 +6
I can't stand Interstellar but I would recommend Contact and Gattaca
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
Wait now im curious why dont u like interstellar
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Mobile-King-3345 Apr 1, 2026 +2
I feel like Nolan movies are all style, no substance. Characters and story exist only to maneuvre us from one set piece to another.
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
yeah i can see that
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tinticred Apr 1, 2026 +8
Not a movie but The Expanse is generally celebrated for being brutally realistic about life in outer space (e.g., not being able to help out in a battle because it took 45min for news to reach you that it was even happening), while also having a great story and excellent cast. As for movies, Moon and Contact are both really solid.
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torpedoseal Apr 1, 2026 +9
Project hail Mary
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TheSarcastro Apr 1, 2026 +3
Inspirations for Interstellar, go with 2001: A Space Odyssey or my personal favorite Silent Running.
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Confident-Process637 Apr 1, 2026 +3
you should check out "Arrival" if you haven't seen it yet, it’s got that emotional punch with some mind-bending sci-fi twists. also, "Gravity" is a visual masterpiece, might hit the spot for the stunning visuals!
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HappyGilOHMYGOD Apr 1, 2026 +6
Contact for sure. I've never seen it, but most would say 2001
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ForeverYoung_Feb29 Apr 1, 2026 +3
2001 won't leave you emotionally wrecked.  It kinda tries to, then decides to just confuse the hell out of you, then it ends.
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Objective-Newspaper3 Apr 1, 2026 +3
Contact!
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RampDog1 Apr 1, 2026 +2
The Right Stuff
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Recoil42 Apr 1, 2026 +2
No one's mentioned Closr Encounters of the Third Kind so I'll mention Close Encounters of the Third Kind. It's an oldie but has the vibe. Go in blind if you've never seen it. No trailers, maybe a synopsis at most. Total popcorn lights down kinda movie.
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
ty ty
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Noodleman320 Apr 2, 2026 +2
Seconding a lot of the recs here. That whole realistic but depressing tone is kinda rare but hits hard when done right.
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 2, 2026 +1
yesss and i love it sm
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cowboyforce Apr 2, 2026 +2
Space Camp!!
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pmish Apr 1, 2026 +3
The Martian Edit: my bad everyone. Some other suggestions: Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind Her Ex machina
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
girl did u read my post 💔 ive seen it alr
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Recoil42 Apr 1, 2026 +2
You're gonna get a lot of these buckle up.
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026
yeah lol someone else said proj hail mary 😭
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Recoil42 Apr 1, 2026 +5
Anyways you should check out Interstellar
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 1, 2026 +1
hmmm i dont think ive heard of that one i might check it out
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pmish Apr 1, 2026 +1
Whoops. Read your post but missed that last sentence there. My apologies.
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sugardaddyaventurine Apr 2, 2026 +1
Its okay lmaooo thanks for the other recommendations!! I appreciate it
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devingr33n Apr 1, 2026 +1
First Man
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nathalie_xs Apr 2, 2026 +1
All the recommendations. Can you tell me which one is the best? Planning to watch a movie tomorrow with my very first date and we both love the same genre
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Varekai79 Apr 2, 2026 +2
Contact. I like it more than Interstellar.
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