Streaming libraries shift all the time, and Prime Video availability can vary by region (and by whether a title is included with your subscription or offered as rent/buy). With that in mind, here are eight standout sci-fi picks to queue up.
8 Must-Watch Sci-Fi Movies on Prime Video
10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)
A tight, claustrophobic thriller that turns “Is the outside world safe?” into a psychological chess match—powered by escalating paranoia and a near-constant sense of dread.
Coherence (2013)
A low-budget, high-concept brain teaser that drops a dinner party into a cosmic glitch—then watches friendships fracture as reality stops behaving normally.
Donnie Darko (2001)
A cult sci-fi mystery that mixes teen angst, ominous visions, and time-bending dread—built to be debated long after the credits roll.
The Endless (2018)
Two brothers revisit the strange group they escaped years ago and discover the rules of time—and freedom—may not apply the way they thought.
The Girl With All the Gifts (2016)
A smart, emotionally charged genre story that asks what “humanity” means when survival depends on someone who doesn’t fit the definition.
The Host (2006)
Bong Joon Ho’s monster movie is also sharp social commentary—equal parts thrilling creature feature, family drama, and political satire.
A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)
A prequel that drops you into the first wave of the invasion, using silence as suspense and focusing on human-scale choices inside massive catastrophe.
The Vast of Night (2020)
A beautifully controlled indie that turns a mysterious audio signal into a slow-burn obsession—evoking classic sci-fi wonder without feeling retro.
