Hidden gems
Underrated science fiction movies
Great science fiction films that flew under the radar — high ratings, low profile, ranked so the best-kept secrets come first.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
The Wild Robot
Dune: Part Two
Stalker
Metropolis
The Thing
Transformers One
The Iron Giant
Akira
Dragon Ball Super: Broly
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2
Ghost in the Shell
A Trip to the Moon
Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero
Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox
Ron's Gone Wrong
Nimona
Paprika
Finch
Mr. Nobody
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
Solaris
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 1
Prey
Brazil
Planet of the Apes
Poor Things
The Man from Earth
Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Children of Men
Twelve Monkeys
Night of the Living Dead
Lilo & Stitch
The Butterfly Effect
Deadpool & Wolverine
Treasure Planet
Godzilla Minus One
Underrated movies by genre
Good to know
What makes a movie underrated?
These are films rated 7.0 or higher by viewers but with far fewer votes than the blockbusters, and out long enough to count as overlooked rather than just new — genuinely good science fiction movies most people have missed.
Are these science fiction movies actually worth watching?
Every title here clears a 7.0+ rating on a verified vote count, so the score is real — just under the radar. Top of the list: Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion, The Wild Robot.
Where can I stream these hidden gems?
Every film links to its page with live streaming availability for your country.