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- Starship Troopers. Release date: November 7, 1997. Cast: Casper Van Dien, Denise Richards, Dina Meyer. Based on a Robert A. Heinlein 1959 novel with the same name, this famous science fiction film follows the exploits of a futuristic military force trying to fight insectoid aliens and includes a young Neil Patrick Harris among the cast (before his Emmy-nominated performance in How I Met Your Mother.
- Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. Release date: June 22, 2012. Cast: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Melanie Lynskey. Starring a more sweet Steve Carrell than from his more famous role as Michael Scott in The Office, and Keira Knightley after her breakout role as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, the movie sees these two people forming a special relationship just before a killer asteroid hits Earth.
- The Good Dinosaur. Release date: November 25, 2015. Cast: Jeffrey Wright, Frances McDormand, Maleah Nipay-Padilla. This is a cute alternate timeline movie for kids that ask ‘what would happen if the dinosaurs weren’t made extinct by an asteroid slamming into Earth 66 million years ago?’
Sep 11, 2021 · A family man moves to a small town just before an asteroid hits the Earth. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read user reviews and trivia on IMDb.
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Dec 24, 2021 · A comet on a collision course with Earth is ignored by the public and the government. Two astronomers try to warn them in this satirical drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
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A list of movies featuring asteroids or comets threatening to collide with Earth, from Armageddon to Meteor. See ratings, reviews, directors, stars and plot summaries for each movie.
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When Worlds Collide
This doomsday movie is based on Philip Gordon Wylie and Edwin Balmer’s 1932 novel of the same name. An asteroid heads to Earth, but unlike is more modern sci-fi movies, there is no team equipped to destroy it before impact. Like in the story of Noah’s Ark, the movie deals with the repercussions of a small amount of survivors and what happens thereafter.
The Green Slime
This science fiction film is about a large asteroid headed toward Earth. A group of scientists succeeds in destroying the asteroid – but they end up bringing back a strange green substance. This substance soon mutates into a monster which might be even more dangerous than the asteroid itself. The slime creatures in this movie were played by children in monster suits. Although they might look silly and the script might be a bit cheesy, the film has been named one of the most amusingbad movies...
Moon Zero Two
This science fiction film is considered a western in space. It is about a group of criminals who try to hijack a small asteroid made of sapphire. The story takes place in 2021, which was futuristic for its time. Overall, it’s a fun film with a unique style and an excellent cast. It was even featured in season two, episode eleven of Mystery Science Theater 3000(1991).
Post Impact
This action adventure film is about an asteroid impact that sparks a new ice age. It follows a band of survivors who try to find a lifesaving device that will give hope to humanity. Although this story is scientifically inaccurate, it is a fun film that will keep you entertained. It stars Dean Cain, Bettina Zimmermann, and Joanna Taylor. It was even directed by Cristoph Schrewe, who has directed episodes of Fear The Walking Dead (2016), Mr. Robot (2015) and Criminal Minds(2018).
Meteor Apocalypse
This asteroid movie stars Joe Lando and Claudia Christian. It’s about a massive meteor that enters Earth’s orbit, putting humanity in danger. As the meteor starts to disintegrate, it covers the planet with debris. Although the cast is excellent, the dialog is a little cheesy. This film shouldn’t be taken too seriously, but overall, it’s a decent disaster film.
Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World
This comedy, which was written and directed by Lorene Scarfaria, stars Steve Carell and Keira Knightley. It’s about a man who is abandoned by his panicked wife when she learns about a near earth asteroid. Left alone, he takes a road trip to visit his high school sweetheart. The movie title was inspired by a Chris Cornell Song called Preaching the End of the World. It is from his Euphoria Mourningalbum.
The movies listed above are the most famous asteroid movies ever made. However, there are plenty of other films involving unstoppable disasters and space horrormore broadly. Some of them are the type of action adventure films you would expect to see. Others are documentaries or animated films that put a twist on your expectations. No matter what yo...
A list of sci-fi and thriller films about asteroids and meteors hitting Earth, from classics like When Worlds Collide to recent hits like Don't Look Up. Learn about the plot, cast, and facts of each asteroid movie, and watch the trailers.
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Jun 30, 2017 · "Meteor" (1979) Everett Collection. The trailer for this movie alone is worth the 3-minute watch. While using dramatic sounds of an asteroid whizzing through space (which wouldn't happen, as...
Nov 7, 1997 · Find movies about asteroids, meteors, comets and other space objects that threaten or affect Earth. Browse titles, genres, release dates and summaries of 48 asteroid movies, from Armageddon to Star Trek II.
