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Why people love it

Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) stuck because it commits to its science fiction premise without apologizing—viewers remember set pieces and momentum as much as plot. Ron Howard's control of tone keeps the ride coherent. The science fiction and adventure blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 15m · ★ 6.6

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    1.Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) captures the science-fiction appeal of Solo: A Star Wars Story without simply imitating it. The adventure streak running through both films is what puts Guardians of the Galaxy at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    2.Star Wars (1977)

    8.2 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 1m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction appeal of Solo: A Star Wars Story — that tense edge, the adventure — translates cleanly into Star Wars (1977). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    3.Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

    7.5 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 13m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016) clearly understood what makes science-fiction work — the same quality that keeps Solo: A Star Wars Story rewatchable. Expect the same tense rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    4.Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999)

    6.6 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 16m

    Why you'll love it

    Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999) is the kind of film Solo: A Star Wars Story fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The science-fiction overlap is real, but it's the tense emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    5.Oblivion (2013)

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

    Why you'll love it

    Oblivion shares Solo: A Star Wars Story's gift for science-fiction — the 2013 film delivers adventure without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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

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

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Solo: A Star Wars Story compelling — the science-fiction, the adventure — shows up in Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that tense storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    7.Star Trek (2009)

    7.4 · Science Fiction · Action · Adventure · 2h 7m

    Why you'll love it

    The science-fiction energy of Solo: A Star Wars Story is alive in Star Trek (2009), 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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    8.Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

    7.3 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 12m

    Why you'll love it

    Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) operates in the same science-fiction as Solo: A Star Wars Story, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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

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

    Why you'll love it

    Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017) belongs to the same conversation as Solo: A Star Wars Story — both anchor their science-fiction in adventure emotion that doesn't let go. The tense undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    10.Star Trek Beyond (2016)

    6.8 · Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 2h 2m

    Why you'll love it

    If Solo: A Star Wars Story's science-fiction stayed with you, Star Trek Beyond (2016) delivers the same sensation through an entirely different story. The adventure through-line is the real common thread between them.

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FAQ

What should I watch after Solo: A Star Wars Story?
Try Guardians of the Galaxy, Star Wars, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story—each shares DNA with Solo: A Star Wars Story while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Solo: A Star Wars Story?
Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018) is best described as Science Fiction, Adventure, Action. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Solo: A Star Wars Story worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.6/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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