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Why people love it

The Astronaut works as a science fiction movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The science fiction and horror blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 30m · ★ 6.1

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  1. 96match

    1.10 Cloverfield Lane (2016)

    ★ 7.0 · Thriller · Science Fiction · Drama · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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  2. 94match

    2.A Quiet Place Part II (2021)

    ★ 7.4 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, A Quiet Place Part II (2021) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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  3. 92match

    3.A Quiet Place: Day One (2024)

    ★ 6.7 · Horror · Science Fiction · Thriller · 1h 40m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, A Quiet Place: Day One (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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  4. 90match

    4.Pandorum (2009)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, Pandorum (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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  5. 88match

    5.Dark Skies (2013)

    ★ 6.3 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Horror · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, Dark Skies (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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  6. 86match

    6.Gravity (2013)

    ★ 7.2 · Science Fiction · Thriller · Drama · 1h 31m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, Gravity (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and thriller, 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.The Thing (1982)

    ★ 8.1 · Horror · Mystery · Science Fiction · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, The Thing (1982) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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    8.Pitch Black (2000)

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

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, Pitch Black (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and thriller, 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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    9.Alien: Romulus (2024)

    ★ 7.2 · Horror · Science Fiction · 1h 59m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, Alien: Romulus (2024) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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    10.Event Horizon (1997)

    ★ 6.6 · Horror · Science Fiction · Mystery · 1h 36m

    Why you'll love it

    If The Astronaut clicked for you, Event Horizon (1997) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and horror, 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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FAQ

What should I watch after The Astronaut?
Try 10 Cloverfield Lane, A Quiet Place Part II, A Quiet Place: Day One—each shares DNA with The Astronaut while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is The Astronaut?
The Astronaut (2025) is best described as Science Fiction, Horror, Thriller. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is The Astronaut worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 6.1/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this science fiction lane.

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