5 best sci-fi thriller movies on Netflix to stream right now — including one of Matt Damon’s most underrated films
Our guide on the five best sci-fi thriller movies to stream now on Netflix.
Oxygen (2021) is a French-language sci-fi thriller that takes place entirely inside a tiny cryogenic pod. Elizabeth (Mélanie Laurent) wakes up with no memory of her identity or how she got there. She discovers her oxygen supply is running out and must unravel the mystery of her confinement by searching the pod's database while contacting emergency services. This tight, confined-space setting creates constant tension.
Ex Machina (2015) is a critically acclaimed psychological sci-fi thriller exploring artificial intelligence. Caleb (Domhnall Gleeson), a programmer, wins a chance to spend a week at a secluded estate of his employer, wealthy tech CEO Nathan (Oscar Isaac). There, he evaluates Nathan's latest creation: Ava, an advanced humanoid robot. As he uncovers unsettling secrets, the film delves into the nature of humanity and intelligence.
Upgrade (2018) is a cyberpunk action film with impressive choreography. Grey Trace (Logan Marshall-Green), a mechanic in a near-future world dominated by advanced technology, is maimed in a violent attack. He is offered an experimental computer chip called STEM that restores his mobility, but the chip's inventor has sinister intentions. The film blends revenge with intense action sequences and showcases spectacular transformations.
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