10 Sci-Fi Films About Missing People

Description: A team of scientists explores a mysterious spacecraft at the bottom of the ocean, where they encounter a giant, sentient sphere. The search for missing crew members becomes a psychological thriller as reality and perception blur.

Fact: The film is based on Michael Crichton's novel of the same name.

Description: After a space mission goes wrong, an astronaut returns to Earth with his wife, who begins to suspect something has changed about him. Her search for the truth leads to a chilling discovery.

Fact: The film was originally titled "The Astronaut's Wife: A Love Story."

Description: A scientist discovers that his reality is actually a simulation, and he must find his missing colleague who has entered another simulation to uncover the truth.

Fact: The film explores themes similar to those in "The Matrix," released the same year.

Description: A rogue Multiverse agent travels through parallel universes to kill versions of himself, gaining their power. His quest leads him to search for the last remaining version of himself, who has gone missing.

Fact: Jet Li performed all his own stunts in the film, showcasing his martial arts skills.

Description: Telly Paretta's life is turned upside down when she discovers that everyone, including her husband, has forgotten their son ever existed. Her search for the truth leads her into a mysterious government conspiracy.

Fact: The film's ending was changed after test screenings to provide a more hopeful resolution.

Description: In a future where Earth is on the brink of collapse, a team of astronauts travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity. The film explores the emotional and physical journey of finding a lost astronaut, Matthew McConaughey's character, Cooper, who becomes separated from his team.

Fact: The film was inspired by Kip Thorne's theories about wormholes and black holes. The visual effects team created a scientifically accurate depiction of a black hole.

Description: An alien arrives on Earth with a message for humanity, but when he disappears, a scientist and her stepson must find him to understand his mission, which involves the search for a missing alien.

Fact: This is a remake of the 1951 classic, with significant changes to the plot and characters.

Description: Three college students on a road trip are lured to a remote area by a mysterious hacker. After one of them disappears, the remaining two embark on a search that leads them to a facility where reality itself is questioned.

Fact: The film was shot in New Mexico, which provided the perfect backdrop for its otherworldly setting.

Description: After an alien invasion in Moscow, two American tourists must navigate the city to find their missing friends while avoiding invisible, energy-sucking aliens.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a found-footage movie but was changed to a more conventional narrative style.

Description: A group of astronauts on a space station attempt to solve Earth's energy crisis by testing a particle accelerator. Their experiment goes awry, sending them into an alternate dimension where Earth is under attack by a monstrous entity. The film includes a subplot of searching for missing crew members.

Fact: The movie was initially set for a theatrical release but was released directly to Netflix due to the timing of the Super Bowl.