Since we can’t go to the moon, the closest way to get close to the sky, stars, and planets is by watching movies about space, well, excluding those lucky space nerds! Movies based on real-life space experience, documentaries, sci-fi thriller, sci-fi action and adventure movies, and more makes us understand the issues going on in the realm above us and at the same time makes us fascinated by the superb visual effects which look no less than the reality. That’s why we love space movies so much! If you have been planning to rain check on some of the biggest space blockbusters then you have arrived at the right destination. Here are the top 10 space movies no one should ever miss.
Apollo 13
Apollo 13 is based on real-life Apollo 13 mission. They have depicted the real-life incident marvellously. The original plan of landing on the Moon, then the sudden oxygen tank explosion called for drastic measures, which jeopardised the life of three astronauts. Their struggle of getting back to earth safely is what has been shown in the movie. If you have not seen this movie yet and know about the Apollo 13 event, then it’s time to watch this movie. Just to make you curious a bit, this movie features many lines which were actually said by the real astronauts.
Cast: Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon. 
Gravity
Another must watch space movie is undoubtedly the “Gravity”. This Academy Award-winning movie will leave you speechless. The direction, the plot, and the marvellous acting by the actors set this movie apart from the rest. For a visual roller-coaster ride, you must watch Gravity.
Cast: Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
A Space Odyssey is the most influential movie of all time and should certainly not be overlooked. Directed by the legend Stanley Kubrick, this movie revolves around the evolution of humanity. A space shuttle is sent to Jupiter after detecting a giant monolith. Why you should watch this movie you ask? Well, it has got some really awesome special effects, impressive soundtrack, and then the never-ending mystery makes this movie a must watch.
Cast: Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester
Moon
The moon is a story based on a character Sam Bell who works at a fuel station on the Moon. He was about to complete his three years with his company when he ran into an accident and then the problem began. Now, he is trying to find out a way to be back home on time. The story revolves around Sam’s encounter with tons of forces which makes it nearly impossible for him to find a way back.
Cast: Sam Rockwell, Kevin Spacey, Dominique McElligott
Solaris
This movie is based on the Novel written by Stanislaw Lem, the story is quite similar to the movie Moon where the main character brainstorms to figure out a way to save humanity. George Clooney plays the role of a clinical psychologist where he receives a message from a friend who is stationed at the space station on the Solaris planet. He then decides to go there all alone to see what really is going on there and that’s the crux of the story!
Cast: George Clooney, NataschaMcElhone, Ulrich Tukur
Hidden Figures
Hidden Figures is based on real events. It’s about the three black female mathematicians who were working with NASA in the 1960s. Being an astronaut is always cool but can you imagine the kind of hurdles these women must have gone through during that time especially for being black women? Yes, that’s what this movie is all about.
Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae
The Last Man on the Moon
If you are under the impression that the lives of astronauts are easy, then it’s time to change your perspective and for better understanding watch the Last Man on the Moon. It shows how hard it can become for an astronaut who landed on the Moon. It affects them mentally and physically. This movie has clips from real footage, interview, and includes some visual effects to make the story visually appealing.
Cast: Eugene Cernan, Alan Bean, Charles Duke.
The Martian
Who would want to be left all alone on Mars? But this is what happened unfortunately to the character Mark Watney. He grows his own food and is trying desperately to get in touch with the ground control to inform them that he is alive. The struggle to stay alive and that too all alone hits hard and should definitely be on the must watch list. The Martian movie is directed by Ridley Scott.
Cast: Mat Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig. 
Interstellar
It’s time to think about saving humanity and in order to do that farmer-astronaut Joseph Cooper has to travel through a wormhole. Earth is nearing to its extinction and it has to be saved without any fail. Experience a movie with tons of mind-blowing visual effects.
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jessica Chastain
Europa Report
If you enjoy watching horror movies, then Europa Report is one sci-fi thriller which shouldn’t be ignored. This is a story based on the footage recovered from the Europa One mission. 6 international crew astronauts go to one of the moons of Jupiter in search of life and encounter some unimaginable problems.
Cast: Sharlto Copley, Michael Nyqvist, Christian Camargo