Finding something you both actually want to watch is half the battle, these picks land perfectly for a night in with your boyfriend. 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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Every sci-fi film on this list was chosen for tonight because it actually delivers. no safe picks, no obligation watches - just films that are worth watching. If one doesn't land, the next one will. Bookmark this and come back whenever the mood calls for it.
Science fiction works best when the ideas outlast the spectacle. These work for two people who might not always agree on films. The 2010s produced more quietly excellent films than the decade gets credit for. These are some of them. Moviepiq has more lists broken down by genre, occasion, and mood.