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Why people love it

People revisit Bugonia for the same reason it broke through in 2025: clear stakes, memorable faces, and a thriller rhythm that doesn't stall in the middle. Yorgos Lanthimos keeps the ensemble pointed in one direction. The science fiction and thriller blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 59m · ★ 7.4

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    1.Mars Attacks! (1996)

    6.4 · Comedy · Fantasy · Science Fiction · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    Mars Attacks! shares Bugonia's gift for science-fiction — the 1996 film delivers comedy without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    2.Greenland (2020)

    7.1 · Action · Adventure · Thriller · 2h

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Bugonia compelling — the science-fiction, the thriller — shows up in Greenland (2020) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    3.Sunshine (2007)

    7.0 · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of Bugonia is alive in Sunshine (2007), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a tense payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    4.They Live (1988)

    7.3 · Science Fiction · Action · Thriller · 1h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    They Live (1988) operates in the same science-fiction as Bugonia, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    5.Mickey 17 (2025)

    6.8 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Adventure · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    Mickey 17 (2025) belongs to the same conversation as Bugonia — both anchor their science-fiction in comedy emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    6.Sorry to Bother You (2018)

    6.8 · Fantasy · Science Fiction · Comedy · 1h 52m

    Why you'll love it

    If Bugonia's science-fiction stayed with you, Sorry to Bother You (2018) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The comedy through-line is the real common thread between them.

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    7.Sleeper (1973)

    6.9 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 27m

    Why you'll love it

    Where Bugonia excels in science-fiction, Sleeper (1973) doubles down on comedy to comparable effect. The tonal similarities run deep enough that watching both back-to-back feels intentional.

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    8.They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

    6.6 · Comedy · Science Fiction · Mystery · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    They Cloned Tyrone (2023) is the natural next step after Bugonia: same science-fiction DNA, different perspective. The funny streak and comedy elevate it well above a simple genre exercise.

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    9.Repo Man (1984)

    6.7 · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 32m

    Why you'll love it

    Fans of Bugonia who respond to its science-fiction will find Repo Man (1984) immediately familiar. Both films share a comedy sensibility without ever feeling like carbon copies of each other.

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    10.Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)

    6.6 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Action · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    There's a reason Bugonia fans keep landing on Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) — the science-fiction is unmistakably related even when the plots diverge. Both films operate on the same emotional frequency, especially in their third acts.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Bugonia?
Try Mars Attacks!, Greenland, Sunshine—each shares DNA with Bugonia while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Bugonia?
Bugonia (2025) is best described as Science Fiction, Thriller, Comedy. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Bugonia worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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