The Best Alien Movies of All Time to Question Our Place in the Universe

Now that the Department of Defense has declassified footage of U.F.O.s from the Navy, it’s time to return to those alien films that once seemed like pure fiction. This time, for research. If you’re an impassioned enthusiast, or an Area 51 stormer, Hollywood might not be the best source to satisfy your curiosity. However, if you found yourself attempting to “binge-watch” the three blurry videos with hopes of some lasers and CGI jump-scares, there’s an extensive library of alien flicks you should be putting on your radar.

From space invaders, to intergalactic discoveries, and, of course, the heart-warming connection of “Man meets Martian,” there’s a well-suited alien movie for just about every genre. With a subject matter so out of this world, the alien movie stands as a distinct genre all its own. Don’t worry about falling into the black hole of campy, low-budget space thrillers; we’ve scanned the Milky Way for some movies that are the cream of the crop circles.