The 5 best sci-fi movies to watch at home this August
Happy August, Polygon readers!
The end of the summer is nigh upon us, which means there are a ton of exciting new sci-fi releases on the near horizon to look forward to. Gareth Edwards’ The Creator starring John David Washington looks promising, as does Denis Villeneuve's follow-up to his 2021 epic sci-fi film Dune. There’s plenty of time between now and when those films are released, however, so why not pass the time with some of the best sci-fi movies available to stream now?
Each month, we pick five science fiction movies for you to watch at home, on Netflix and other streaming platforms. This month, we have an exciting Blaxploitation-inspired sci-fi mystery from a promising new director, a surreal ’80s sci-fi horror film from the director of Mandy, a ’90s cyberpunk anime classic, and more.
Let’s get into it!
Year: 2023Run time: 2h 2mDirector: Juel TaylorCast: John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, Jamie Foxx
Netflix’s best original movie of 2023 is one of the year’s best movies, period. First-time feature director Juel Taylor brings in a litany of genre and cultural inspirations to this modern blaxploitation riff, resulting in a hilarious sci-fi farce.
When a drug dealer (John Boyega), a pimp (Jamie Foxx), and a sex worker (Teyonah Parris) stumble onto a vast conspiracy that ensnares their whole neighborhood, the trio must set aside their differences and team up to try and put a stop to it.
Foxx and Parris are laugh-out-loud funny throughout the movie’s breezy run time, and it’s a wonder that Boyega was able to keep a straight face while filming. (If you watch the bloopers, you’ll know the truth: He wasn’t). They Cloned Tyrone is without a doubt the funniest new sci-fi you could put on this month. When you’re done, watch this
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