Fantasy Films About Astronauts

Description: A video game whiz is recruited by an alien race to fight in an interstellar war. This film combines the fantasy of arcade games with the reality of space combat, making it a unique entry in the astronaut fantasy genre.

Fact: The film's arcade game was actually functional and could be played, though it was extremely difficult.

Description: A cab driver in the 23rd century finds himself involved in a cosmic battle to save Earth from an evil force. The film features astronauts and space travel with a heavy dose of fantasy elements.

Fact: The film's costume designer, Jean-Paul Gaultier, created over 900 costumes for the movie.

Description: This animated film reimagines "Treasure Island" in space, with the protagonist Jim Hawkins becoming an astronaut in search of treasure. It's a blend of fantasy and space exploration.

Fact: The film was a box office disappointment but has since gained a cult following for its unique blend of animation styles and storytelling.

Description: While not strictly about astronauts, Riddick's journey across planets and his encounters with mystical beings make this a fitting addition to the list.

Fact: The film's director, David Twohy, wrote the screenplay while working on the original "Pitch Black."

Description: A psychologist is sent to investigate the crew of a space station orbiting the planet Solaris, which has the ability to manifest people's thoughts into reality. This film explores the fantasy of the mind in space.

Fact: The film is a remake of the 1972 Soviet film by Andrei Tarkovsky, which itself was based on Stanislaw Lem's novel.

Description: An ordinary human is whisked away on an interstellar journey after Earth is demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. This film is a whimsical blend of fantasy and science fiction with astronauts in the form of space travelers.

Fact: The film includes a cameo by the original radio series' creator, Douglas Adams.

Description: Although not about astronauts in the traditional sense, the film involves space travel to Pandora, where the protagonist experiences a fantastical world through a human-Na'vi hybrid body.

Fact: James Cameron started developing the technology for this film in the early 1990s, waiting for the technology to catch up with his vision.

Description: In a future where Earth is on the brink of collapse, astronauts venture through a wormhole near Saturn to find a new home for humanity. This film blends hard science fiction with elements of fantasy through its depiction of time dilation and otherworldly landscapes.

Fact: The film's depiction of a black hole, Gargantua, was created using real scientific data, and its visual effects were groundbreaking at the time.

Description: While not strictly about astronauts, this film features a group of space adventurers with fantastical elements, including a talking raccoon and a tree-like creature, making it a fun addition to the list.

Fact: The film's soundtrack, featuring classic 70s and 80s hits, became a cultural phenomenon.

Description: Two special operatives travel through space to investigate a threat to Alpha, a vast metropolis and home to species from a thousand planets. This film is a visual feast of fantasy and space adventure.

Fact: The film is based on the French comic book series "Valérian and Laureline," which inspired many sci-fi films, including Star Wars.