Best Films on Interplanetary Love

Description: Both versions of this classic sci-fi film feature an alien visitor who comes to Earth with a message of peace, exploring themes of love, understanding, and the potential for interspecies relationships.

Fact: The original film was one of the first to depict aliens as peaceful beings rather than invaders.

Description: An alien takes the form of a woman's deceased husband to escape Earth, leading to an unexpected love story as they journey together, exploring themes of connection and understanding across species.

Fact: Jeff Bridges won a Golden Globe for his role as the alien, and the film was directed by John Carpenter.

Description: This film, based on Carl Sagan's novel, explores the search for extraterrestrial intelligence and the personal journey of a scientist who forms a unique connection with an alien civilization, touching on themes of love, faith, and the unknown.

Fact: The film's ending was changed from the book to provide a more ambiguous and hopeful conclusion.

Description: This thriller explores the psychological and emotional impact of space travel on a couple, where the astronaut's wife must deal with the changes in her husband after a mysterious space incident.

Fact: The film was directed by Rand Ravich, who also wrote the screenplay, and it features a suspenseful twist on the concept of love and identity.

Description: While not exclusively about interplanetary love, "Serenity" features a subplot where the crew of a spaceship navigates love and relationships amidst their adventures in space, highlighting the complexities of love in a post-war universe.

Fact: The film is a continuation of the TV series "Firefly," and it was Joss Whedon's first feature film as a director.

Description: While primarily a film about isolation and identity, "Moon" includes themes of love and connection through the protagonist's memories and interactions with his clone, set against the backdrop of lunar mining.

Fact: Duncan Jones, the director, is the son of David Bowie, who provided the film's theme song.

Description: In this sci-fi romance, two passengers on a 120-year journey to a new planet wake up 90 years too early due to a malfunction. Their ensuing relationship explores themes of isolation, choice, and the ethics of love in space.

Fact: The film's set design for the spaceship was inspired by real-life space station designs. The movie also features a zero-gravity dance scene.

Description: While not set in space, "Her" explores the concept of love in a futuristic setting where a man falls in love with an advanced operating system, questioning the boundaries of love and relationships.

Fact: The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, and Scarlett Johansson's voice performance as the OS was critically acclaimed.

Description: This film tells the story of a boy born on Mars who travels to Earth to find his father and falls in love with a girl he meets online. It's a poignant exploration of love, identity, and the human spirit's resilience against the backdrop of space exploration.

Fact: The film was shot in New Mexico, which doubled for both Earth and Mars landscapes. It also features a cameo by Gary Oldman.

Description: This animated film tells the story of WALL-E, a robot who falls in love with another robot, EVE, in a future where humans have left Earth. Their journey across space to find love and humanity's future is both touching and visually spectacular.

Fact: WALL-E has very little dialogue, relying on visual storytelling and music to convey emotions. The film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.