A rainy night alone and a great film is one of life's underrated pleasures, these are built for exactly that mood. Science fiction that uses its premise to ask real questions about humanity, technology, and what comes next. From the 2010s, arguably the most diverse and globally rich decade in film history. Hidden gems that deserve far more attention than they got, your next favourite film might be on this list.
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The films everyone already knows aren't on this list. Specifically from the 2010s - these sci-fi picks for alone on a rainy night are criminally underseen - the kind passed between people who actually care about cinema. Most of them will surprise you. A few will stay with you.
Science fiction works best when the ideas outlast the spectacle. Solo rainy night watching has its own logic and these films fit it exactly. All from the 2010s - a decade with more depth than its reputation suggests. More lists by genre, mood, and occasion at Moviepiq.