{"id":30639,"date":"2026-01-19T18:49:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T23:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/?p=30639"},"modified":"2026-01-14T09:54:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T14:54:20","slug":"top-8-stem-sci-fi-movies-and-documentaries-to-check-out","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/2026\/01\/top-8-stem-sci-fi-movies-and-documentaries-to-check-out\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 STEM\/Sci-Fi Movies and Documentaries to Check Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for something new to watch? Interested in all things STEM? Then this is the article for you! Here are our top eight must-watch STEM-related films in the past year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30650\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30650\" style=\"width: 269px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30650\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/download-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/download-3.jpg 184w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/download-3-16x24.jpg 16w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/download-3-24x36.jpg 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/download-3-32x48.jpg 32w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30650\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt7979580\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>1. The Mitchells vs. The Machines\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre:\u00a0 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Family Feature\/ Comedy\/ Sci-Fi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PG<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Young Katie Mitchells embarks on a surprise cross-country trip with her parents, younger brother, and beloved dog to start her first year at film school. However, a sudden robot apocalypse puts a halt to their trip. Now it&#8217;s up to the Mitchells &#8211; the world&#8217;s weirdest family &#8211; to save the human race.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30649\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30649\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30649\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-7-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"265\" height=\"397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-7-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-7-16x24.png 16w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-7-24x36.png 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-7-32x48.png 32w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-7.png 342w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30649\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt12888462\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>2. My Octopus Teacher<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary\/ Science &amp; Nature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV-G<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Craig Foster, diver, and filmmaker forges an unusual friendship with an octopus living in a South African kelp forest. Watch him learn as the animal shares the mysteries of her world.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30642\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30642\" style=\"width: 262px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30642\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6-203x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"262\" height=\"387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6-16x24.png 16w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6-24x36.png 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6-32x48.png 32w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-6.png 346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 262px) 100vw, 262px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30642\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt6292852\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>3. I Am Mother<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sci-Fi\/ Thriller\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV-PG<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Following humanity&#8217;s mass extinction, a teen raised alone by a maternal droid finds her entire world shaken when she encounters another human. The movie offers an alternate universe for viewers where humanity must restore itself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30648\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30648\" style=\"width: 257px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30648\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1-158x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"257\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1-158x300.png 158w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1-13x24.png 13w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1-19x36.png 19w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1-25x48.png 25w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-1.png 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30648\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11989890\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>4. David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary\/ Science &amp; Nature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PG<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At 93 years old, David Attenborough, a famous broadcaster and natural historian, has gotten the chance to visit all continents. In this documentary, Attenborough recounts his life and the evolutionary history of life on Earth to grieve the loss of the wild places and offer a vision for the future.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30647\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30647\" style=\"width: 268px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30647\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-2-1-203x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"268\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-2-1-203x300.png 203w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-2-1-16x24.png 16w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-2-1-24x36.png 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-2-1-32x48.png 32w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-2-1.png 346w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30647\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt10539608\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p><b>5. The Midnight Sky<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sci-Fi\/ Based on Books\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PG-13<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the aftermath of a global catastrophe, a lone scientist in the Arctic races to contact a crew of astronauts with a warning not to return to Earth. Not only is this movie packed with suspense and drama, but it is also a great reminder to care about our Earth and to do your part in preventing climate change.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30646\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30646\" style=\"width: 223px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30646 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-3-223x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"223\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-3-223x300.png 223w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-3-18x24.png 18w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-3-27x36.png 27w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-3-36x48.png 36w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-3.png 381w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30646\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt14152756\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>6. Seaspiracy<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary\/ Science &amp; Nature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV-14<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filmmaker, Ali Tabrizi, sets out to document the hard reality of humans\u2019 relationship to marine species. Through his exploration, he uncovers alarming global corruption. The documentary became a controversial topic of discussion as it advocates for the termination of fish consumption.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30645\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30645\" style=\"width: 158px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30645 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-4-158x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"158\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-4-158x300.png 158w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-4-13x24.png 13w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-4-19x36.png 19w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-4-25x48.png 25w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-4.png 269w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 158px) 100vw, 158px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30645\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt9203694\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>7. Stowaway<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sci-Fi\/ Drama<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV-MA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A three-person crew on a mission to Mars faces an impossible choice when an unplanned passenger jeopardizes the lives of everyone on board. This thriller not only offers hope for humanity on Mars but also warns us of the dangers that come with it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_30643\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-30643\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-30643 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-5-200x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-5-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-5-16x24.png 16w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-5-24x36.png 24w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-5-32x48.png 32w, https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/unnamed-5.png 341w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-30643\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a class=\"no-link-icon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt11863046\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Image Credits<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><b>8. Black Holes: The Edge of All We Know<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Genre: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documentary\/ Science &amp; Nature<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Rating: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TV-14<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Available On:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Netflix (subscription), Youtube ($3.99), Apple TV ($4.99)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow scientists on their quest to understand and capture the first image of a black hole while exploring the limits of our knowledge of the universe. In this documentary, the Event Horizon Telescope links observatories at different locations across the world and thus resulting in the first-ever image of a black hole.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Written by: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Isamarie Hernandez Arroyo<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a class=\"button no-link-icon\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/nstem.org\/staging\/start-a-chapter\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Your NSTEM Journey Begins Here!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you looking for something new to watch? Interested in all things STEM? Then this is the article for you! Here are our top eight must-watch STEM-related films in the past year.\u00a0 1. 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