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Film · 10 connectionsAfter the world's population has been ravaged by a pandemic, a man lives a lonesome existence in a Colorado airplane hangar with his dog and a dour gunman he has befriended. When a mysterious transmission comes through on the radio while he’s flying his old Cessna, it sparks a hunt for the provenance of the sound.
Directed byRidley Scott
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2023 · 93 min · Horror · Science Fiction
A lonely woman battles extraterrestrials who threaten her future while forcing her to face her past.
Same director
2015 · 141 min · Adventure · Drama · Science Fiction
During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind by his crew. But Watney has survived and finds himself stranded and alone on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, he must draw upon his ingenuity, wit and spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth that he is alive.
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2022 · 96 min · Mystery · Thriller
Stranded at a rest stop in the mountains during a blizzard, a recovering addict discovers a kidnapped child hidden in a car belonging to one of the people inside the building which sets her on a terrifying struggle to identify who among them is the kidnapper.
Strong story similarity
2022 · 130 min · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller
Residents in a lonely gulch of inland California bear witness to an uncanny, chilling discovery.
Strong story similarity
2020 · 85 min · Science Fiction · Thriller
During a pandemic lockdown, Nico, a young man with rare immunity, must overcome martial law, murderous vigilantes and a powerful family to reunite with his love, Sara.
Shared cast
2025 · 133 min · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.
Similar atmosphere
2020 · 120 min · Action · Science Fiction · Thriller
John Garrity, his estranged wife and their young son embark on a perilous journey to find sanctuary as a planet-killing comet hurtles toward Earth. Amid terrifying accounts of cities getting levelled, the Garritys experience the best and worst in humanity. As the countdown to the global apocalypse approaches zero, their incredible trek culminates in a desperate and last-minute flight to a possible safe haven.
Strong story similarity
2026 · 94 min · Science Fiction · Thriller
After making a groundbreaking extraterrestrial discovery, astrophysicists Daniel and Michelle are forced to flee from home with their family — pursued through the countryside by a relentless and anonymous assailant. As their flight unfolds, the line between cosmic revelation and human paranoia blurs, leading to a tense and emotional confrontation that challenges the boundaries of understanding, science, and survival.
Strong story similarity
2021 · 101 min · Drama · Romance · Science Fiction
A couple fights to hold their relationship together as a memory loss virus spreads and threatens to erase the history of their love and courtship.
Strong movie match
2023 · 140 min · Drama · Mystery · Thriller
A family's getaway to a luxurious rental home takes an ominous turn when a cyberattack knocks out their devices—and two strangers appear at their door.
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