15 Trippy Sci-Fi Movies We Lost Ourselves In

'Blade Runner 2049' (2017)

In an apocalyptic future setting, a blade runner known as K discovers a truth that could uproot society’s foundations. In his quest to find answers, he comes across a trail that points him towards Rick Deckard, another blade runner whose whereabouts have not been known for years. K’s search for truth makes him doubt himself and question his place in a world where humanity blurs with machine life.

'2001: A Space Odyssey' (1968)

The movie chronicles a voyage from ancient times into outer space where the mission is to explore the mystery behind an unusual object discovered on the Moon. The crew sets sail for Jupiter with the help of an advanced computer system that starts acting strangely.

'Coherence' (2013)

As the group of friends is enjoying at a dinner party, they find themselves facing numerous disturbing events because of the passing of a comet. Power failure and other phenomena occur as the people realize that there is something much more peculiar going on than they couldn't anticipate.

'Tenet' (2020)

There is a secret agent called the Protagonist, who joins a clandestine group whose mandate is to stop a potential global disaster. In his endeavors as a secret agent, the Protagonist meets many occurrences that are beyond rational cause and effect. These occurrences take place at different locales and include a lot of excitement as well as a sense of urgency.

'Ad Astra' (2019)

Roy McBride, an astronaut, ventures out into space to unravel the mystery of the unknown source of energy that is putting Earth at risk. The reason for Roy’s journey becomes more personal as he3 attempts to locate his father, who is one of the greatest astronauts ever known but disappeared many years ago.

'Europa Report' (2013)

The film documents a private mission to the moon Europa of Jupiter, where life is believed to thrive under its ice-covered surface. As the astronauts explore further into space, they face unforeseen difficulties that challenge their willpower. This tale shows both the dangers and motivations behind venturing into uncharted territories.

'Sunshine' (2007)

In a time when the sun itself will be extinct, an elite group of astronauts is tasked with a challenging mission of relighting the sun through the use of huge amounts of cargo. While on course for their mission, problems start to arise, both technical and personal in nature, which may endanger the whole process.

'Contact' (1997)

Dr. Ellie Arroway is a passionate scientist dedicated to searching for signs of intelligent life beyond Earth. Her years of work finally pay off when she detects a mysterious signal from space carrying a coded message. While the discovery captures global attention, Ellie soon finds herself navigating a complex mix of political pressure and personal challenges as the world reacts to the revelation.

'Gattaca' (1997)

In the society that places importance on the perfect genetics for their social class hierarchy, Vincent Freeman has a dream of going into outer space even though he is classified as an “invalid” due to his natural conception. Vincent uses the identity of someone with superior genetics to achieve his ambitions. Vincent faces a very challenging journey as he must prove himself and avoid being caught.

'Ex Machina' (2015)

Caleb, a young software developer, receives an invitation to visit the secluded residence of the CEO of the company that employs him. At this residence, Caleb is challenged to take part in a very unique experiment. In this experiment, Caleb must assess a humanoid machine, called Ava, to ascertain if she has a conscious mind. As Caleb gets more involved with Ava, things get complicated and more emotionally charged between them.

'Moon' (2009)

Sam Bell is about to finish up his three-year contract period at a mining station on the moon where he is responsible for mining a particular source of energy. In the process of coming to the end of his contract period, Sam encounters some disturbing occurrences which cause him to wonder about the nature of reality. As Sam has no one else but the computer to communicate, he attempts to piece things together.

'Arrival' (2016)

With the arrival of unidentified flying objects around the globe, linguist Louise Banks is brought into the picture to try and communicate with them. In the process of unraveling the puzzle of the aliens’ language, she starts seeing alterations in her time frame perception and memories. With mounting tensions in the world, she needs to unravel the mystery behind the aliens’ visits before the situation gets out of hand.

'Primer' (2004)

Engineers stumble upon a technique that lets them control time while tinkering in their garage on a personal project. Soon enough, an intricate maze of intertwined chronologies, deception, and suspicion ensues. As the engineers pursue their discovery, its ramifications become harder and harder to keep tabs on, not even by themselves. The movie progresses in a confusing manner, making it up to the audience to make sense of the order of things.

'The Martian' (2015)

Mark Watney, an astronaut who was considered deceased during a storm on the planet Mars, is abandoned on the red planet alone. Through his wit and ingenuity, he struggles to stay alive and tries to send some signals to Earth. On the other hand, NASA and his colleagues work tirelessly to rescue him. The movie captures both elements of suspense and fun as it showcases Watney’s determination amid his struggles.

'Interstellar' (2014)

Taking place in a world where Earth becomes inhabitable in the near future, Interstellar revolves around Cooper, who once was a pilot, joining an expedition that aims to discover a new planet outside of our galaxy that will accommodate the lives of humans. Entering the wormhole located near Saturn, Cooper and his crewmates face the challenges of discovering new planets influenced by gravity and time anomalies. In addition, Cooper faces the pain of leaving his daughter back on Earth as he explores the universe.