10 Netflix Original Sci-Fi Movies You Need To See

7. Stowaway

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Stowaway was one of the most underappreciated Netflix movies of 2021, that hid away a stellar cast and a brilliant premise. The Netflix Original followed the journey of three astronauts embarking on a long journey to Mars. However, they find a hidden fourth passenger mysteriously trapped in the spacecraft with them.

What follows is an intricate moral dilemma as the crew realise there is not enough oxygen, food or water to support all four of them to Mars. Anna Kendrick, Toni Collette, Daniel-Dae Kim and Shamier Anderson all delivered nuanced performances that help deliver the difficult concept. The intimacy of the spacecraft makes their dilemma even more tense and the audience can feel every heart wrenching moment as if they are sat drifting in space alongside them.

Stowaway may not be the epic sci-fi action flick that many people are used to, but the delicate performances and grounded premise makes it a worthwhile movie night in. Despite a slightly anti-climatic finish, Stowaway keeps the audience's attention throughout and is one of Netflix's most underrated sci-fi movies of 2021.

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