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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Long Distance (2024) as a science fiction theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The science fiction and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 27m · ★ 6.4

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  1. 96match

    1.Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

    ★ 7.9 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  2. 94match

    2.Oblivion (2013)

    ★ 6.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 2h 4m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Oblivion (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  3. 92match

    3.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)

    ★ 6.3 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 22m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  4. 90match

    4.Aliens (1986)

    ★ 8.0 · Action · Thriller · Science Fiction · 2h 17m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Aliens (1986) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  5. 88match

    5.Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

    ★ 6.6 · Science Fiction · Adventure · Action · 2h 15m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  6. 86match

    6.Pitch Black (2000)

    ★ 6.9 · Thriller · Science Fiction · Action · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Pitch Black (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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  7. 84match

    7.Mickey 17 (2025)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Mickey 17 (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    8.Pandorum (2009)

    ★ 6.6 · Action · Horror · Mystery · 1h 48m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Pandorum (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    9.Predator: Badlands (2025)

    ★ 7.7 · Action · Science Fiction · Adventure · 1h 47m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Predator: Badlands (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    10.Soldier (1998)

    ★ 6.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Drama · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    If Long Distance clicked for you, Soldier (1998) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and action, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Long Distance?
Try Guardians of the Galaxy, Oblivion, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker—each shares DNA with Long Distance while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Long Distance?
Long Distance (2024) is best described as Science Fiction, Comedy, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Long Distance worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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