Top 10 Sci-Fi Films About Unrequited Love

Description: David, a childlike android, is programmed to love, but his quest for his mother's affection remains unfulfilled, showcasing the theme of unrequited love in a futuristic setting.

Fact: The film was originally conceived by Stanley Kubrick but was directed by Steven Spielberg after Kubrick's death. It took over 20 years to bring the project to the screen.

Description: A young man discovers he can travel back in time to alter his past, but his attempts to change events often lead to unintended consequences, including unrequited love.

Fact: The film had multiple endings, with different versions shown in theaters and on DVD. Ashton Kutcher lost 17 pounds for his role.

Description: While not strictly sci-fi, the film's premise involves a futuristic technology to erase memories, exploring themes of love, loss, and the desire to forget unrequited love.

Fact: The film was shot in reverse order to help the actors portray the emotional journey of their characters. It won the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: Two people living in different times communicate through a magical mailbox, developing feelings for each other despite the impossibility of their relationship.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." The time difference between the two main characters is exactly two years.

Description: This film tells the story of a man with a genetic disorder that causes him to time travel, creating a complex relationship where love is often one-sided due to the unpredictability of his condition.

Fact: The film was adapted from Audrey Niffenegger's novel of the same name. Eric Bana, who plays the time traveler, had to learn to play the piano for his role.

Description: A lone astronaut on a three-year stint on the moon discovers truths about his mission that lead to a complex relationship with his own clone, exploring themes of self-love and isolation.

Fact: Sam Rockwell plays both the original astronaut and his clone. The film was shot in a studio in Shepperton, England, using miniatures for the lunar landscape.

Description: A man discovers that his life is being controlled by a mysterious group, and his love for a woman is not part of their plan, leading to a struggle against fate and for love.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Philip K. Dick's short story "Adjustment Team." The hats worn by the members of the Adjustment Bureau were custom-made for the film.

Description: This film explores the relationship between a man and an advanced operating system, highlighting the complexities of love in a digital age where emotional connections can be both profound and unattainable.

Fact: The voice of the OS, Samantha, was provided by Scarlett Johansson, who was cast after Samantha Morton was replaced. The film won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: An actress sells her digital image to a studio, leading to a surreal exploration of identity and love in a world where reality and virtuality blur, with unrequited love at its core.

Fact: The film is based on Stanislaw Lem's novel "The Futurological Congress." It combines live-action and animation, with Robin Wright playing a version of herself.

Description: WALL-E, a lonely robot, falls in love with EVE, another robot, whose mission and programming do not initially reciprocate his feelings, creating a poignant narrative of unrequited love.

Fact: WALL-E has almost no dialogue for the first 39 minutes of the film, relying on visual storytelling. It was Pixar's first feature film to be released with a PG rating.