A Series of Best Films About Outer Space Besides Project Hail Mary That You Must Watch

Project Hail Mary (MGM/Everett Collection)

YOGYAKARTA - The space film Project Hail Mary starring Ryan Gosling has been a huge success. This film directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller has grossed more than USD 538 million at the global box office, making it the highest-grossing film in the history of Amazon MGM Studios. No wonder the sci-fi space genre is back in the spotlight among film lovers.

Project Hail Mary is adapted from the novel of the same name by Andy Weir. The film tells the story of an elementary school teacher named Ryland Grace (Gosling) on a space mission to save humanity. On the way, he befriends an alien named Rocky who changes everything.

However, the world of space cinema has actually been filled with extraordinary works. If you enjoy Project Hail Mary, there are many other films that are no less interesting to explore.

5 Outer Space Movies besides Project Hail Mary that Must Be Watched

Quoted from various sources, here are the 5 best space films besides Project Hail Mary that must be included in your watch list.

First Man (2018)

This film by Damien Chazelle is also starring Ryan Gosling. First Man tells the story of Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the Moon. This film highlights Armstrong's personal side before the historic Apollo 11 Moon Landing mission.

At the beginning of the film, Armstrong lost her two-year-old daughter to a brain tumor and this tragedy continued to haunt him until the time he led the Apollo 11 mission. The film reveals that behind the great achievements, there are wounds and losses that cannot always be explained by logic.

Hidden Figures (2016)

Behind the success of the American space program, there is a major contribution from female scientists who are often forgotten. Hidden Figures tells the true story of three African-American mathematicians at NASA who played a crucial role in the space race.

Hidden Figures is not only about space, but also the struggle against racial and gender discrimination. The story is warm, inspiring, and eye-opening about a history that is rarely discussed. This film by Theodore Melfi is starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Mona.

The Martian (2015)

Directed by Ridley Scott, the film follows the story of an astronaut who is stranded alone on Mars. Played by Matt Damon, the main character Mark Watney must survive in the face of limitations while his colleagues risk their lives to pick him up and bring him home.

The Martian presents a tense but also warm and funny survival story. No wonder this film won an unexpected Golden Globe nomination in the comedy category.

Interstellar (2014)

This epic film by Christopher Nolan is often referred to as one of the best sci-fi films of all time. Set in the future when Earth is in crisis, this film follows the journey of former NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper (Matthew McConaughey) looking for a new habitable planet.

Set in outer space, Interstellar explores time, love, and sacrifice in depth.

Apollo 13 (1995)

A year after Neil Armstrong set foot on the Moon, the Apollo 13 mission was supposed to land another crew. But after a series of technical failures, the landing was canceled and the crew faced the danger of not being able to return to Earth.

The astronauts felt everything went according to plan after leaving Earth orbit. However, when an oxygen tank exploded, there were various technical problems that threatened the safety of the astronauts and their efforts to return to Earth safely.

Those are 5 space films other than Project Hail Mary that you shouldn't miss. So, if you've watched Project Hail Mary, it's time to expand your journey to other films that are no less stunning. Prepare popcorn and get ready to explore the universe from the screen.

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