If you like science fiction and are looking for films and series that explore technological advances, future scenarios and encourage discussions about the future of our society, Amazon Prime Video offers a selection of very interesting titles.
With a variety of interesting options, we have decided to list 8 science fiction films and series present in the Amazon Prime Video catalog for you to watch.
Amazon Prime Video: science fiction works in the catalogue
The Expanse
Based on the book of the same name, “The Expanse” is one of the most critically acclaimed science fiction series of recent years. The plot takes place in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system. The story revolves around a conspiracy that threatens the peace in this expanded civilization.
The series focuses on the political dispute between groups on Earth, Mars and the asteroid belt. The production received praise from audiences and critics for its characters, its visual production and its well-constructed and developed plot.
The Twilight Zone (2019)
A retelling of the same classic television series. “The Twilight Zone” is a production developed by Jordan Peele (director of films such as “Get Out”, “Us”, “No! Don’t Look!”), Simon Kinberg and Marco Ramirez, released in 2019.
This is a new version of the legendary series known in Brazil as “Beyond Imagination”, originally broadcast in the 1950s and 1960s.
This 2019 version is an anthology series along the lines of “Black Mirror.” Contains stand-alone episodes featuring science fiction, horror, and fantasy stories, each exploring strange and surreal themes and concepts.
The man in the high castle
Based on the book of the same name by Philip K. Dick, one of the most important science fiction writers in history, “The Man in the High Castle” is a dystopian science fiction series.
The plot presents an alternate version of World War II history, where the Axis powers – Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan – emerged victorious in World War II, resulting in the division of the United States into German and Japanese occupation zones.
An Amazon original production, the series ran for four seasons.
Upload: Virtual Reality
With a very interesting premise, “Upload: Virtual Reality” is an Amazon original series that mixes science fiction and comedy.
The story is set in 2033, where people can upload their consciousness into a virtual reality after death. The series follows protagonist Nathan, a programmer who dies prematurely and whose consciousness is uploaded to a luxury virtual resort.
Tales from the loop
With only 1 season of 8 episodes, “Contos do Loop” is an Amazon original science fiction film ideal for those who love the genre and want something more relaxing to watch. The production is based on the artwork of Swedish illustrator Simon Stålenhag. The series features a sweet, up-tempo and introspective atmosphere, as well as emotional and affectionate moments.
The plot takes place in a fictional city where an underground laboratory, known as “The Loop”, conducts mysterious experiments that affect the lives of the local population. Each episode has a new story, following the lives of characters who have some connection to the Loop. The cast includes names like Rebecca Hall, Paul Schneider and Jonathan Pryce.
Enigma of power
Intriguing film directed by Abel Ferrara, based on a story of the same name (the original name of the two works is “New Rose Hotel”) written by William Gibson, famous science fiction author known for his cyberpunk works.
With a plot that addresses themes such as corporate conspiracy and espionage, and how technologies change the perception of reality, the film is set in a near and uncertain future.
In the plot, X (Willem Dafoe) and Fox (Christopher Walken), two corporate agents, try to convince a scientist to change companies. They use the call girl Sandii (Asia Argento) as an intermediary. However, things don’t go as planned, revealing a web of lies and betrayals.
The immensity of the night
Critically acclaimed independent science fiction film. With an intimate atmosphere and a plot full of mysteries, this film differs from contemporary American science fiction productions.
The film is set in the 1950s in a small town in New Mexico. A telephone operator (Sierra McCormick) and a local radio host (Jake Horowitz) try to discover the source of a strange radio frequency that is interfering with local broadcasts.
As the investigations progress, mysterious events come to light that involve not only their city, but the entire country. As well as the possibility of the existence of UFOs and alien abductions.
Black box
Mixing science fiction and psychological horror, Black Box is part of a series of horror anthology films produced by Blumhouse Productions and Amazon Studios entitled “Welcome to the Blumhouse”.
The film follows the story of a single father (Mamoudou Athie) who lost his memory in a car accident that claimed the life of his wife. After a series of problems due to his condition, he turns to an experimental therapy that involves the use of a memory regression box.
However, as he delves deeper into this experience, dark secrets from his past begin to emerge.
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