10 Best Sci-Fi Movies On Netflix Right Now
6. Galaxy Quest (1999)
Galaxy Quest is a cult classic sci-fi comedy that follows the cast of a Star Trek-inspired TV show who are thrust into a real-life intergalactic conflict when a race of aliens recruit them to help with their troubles. The movie stars Tim Allen, Sam Rockwell, Sigourney Weaver and Alan Rickman, and is one of the most sublime examples of sci-fi parody ever filmed.
With its well realised homages to Star Trek and delightfully hilarious ensemble work, Galaxy Quest holds up remarkably well even after all this time, working as both a clever spoof for Trekkies to enjoy and a classic comedy in its own right. It's light and mocking, but tells its jokes in an endearing and respectful manner.
Much like the Star Wars spoof Spaceballs (1987), Galaxy Quest is one of the all-time greats of sci-fi homages, in that it perfectly mocks its inspirations whilst also carving its own identity out of its great cast and timeless humour.