From Nicolas Cage’s Knowing to 1984’s Dune, check out these never-heard-before sci-fi flicks that you can watch today on Lionsgate Play
Nicolas Cage's Knowning, 1984's Dune
Last Updated: 03.21 PM, Jul 30, 2024
Did you know that Lionsgate Play has some top-notch films and shows from Hollywood that will elevate your entertainment experience? Well, to help you plan your binge-watching sessions, we have curated some of the best sci-fi films from different eras, be it the 1980s, 1990s, or early 2000s. You can also watch all this through OTTplay Premium.
After discovering a mysterious time capsule filled with warnings, John Koeatler (Nicolas Cage) uncovers a series of cryptic dates that foretell apocalyptic disasters. Driven by a sense of urgency, John embarks on a journey to decode the cryptic messages and prevent the horrors from becoming a reality. He races against time to desperately stop the destruction from occurring.
Editor Alan Hakman (Robin Williams) stumbles upon haunting footage of a mysterious man who seems to be linked to his own troubled past. As Alan delves deeper, he finds himself racing against time to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, his colleague, Fletcher (Jim Caviezel), who is also his rival, is determined to get his hands on the same footage. He will stop at nothing to find out what peculiar things are going on.
Inside the world's most notorious maximum-security penitentiary, tension sparks between inmates and staff, and they are on the brink of explosion. When trouble peaks, the wall of the prison trembles and threatens to unleash an unexpected anarchy that could engulf the entire facility.
Scientists Frank and Zoe successfully create a revolutionary serum that is capable of reviving dead people. But when tragedy strikes and Zoe is the victim of a fatal accident, Frank, driven by grief, defies the boundaries of ethics and science and injects the serum into the deceased Zoe’s body, hoping to revive her. However, this bold experiment unleashes a terrifying unforeseen consequence as Zoe returns to life with an otherworldly power.
Released in 1994, Timecop about police officer Max Walker, who is recruited by the Time Enforcement Commission. He's tasked with protecting humanity from threats from the past and present. However, the mission takes a personal turn for Max when his wife becomes the victim of a brutal murder. Driven by a desire for justice, Max exploits his newfound access to time travel to prevent his wife's murder.
Starring Keanu Reeves, this movie is about a brilliant scientist who is on the verge of a groundbreaking discovery. He suffers a tragedy when an accident claims the lives of his beloved family members. Consumed by grief and guilt, he becomes fixated on an impossible dream: to revive his loved ones through his invention. His all-consuming obsession drives him to push the boundaries of ethics, morality, and the laws of nature as he delves into the uncharted territories of life and death.
Released in 1984, the story is set on the unforgiving desert planet of Arrakis. Paul, the son of a powerful duke, finds himself at the forefront of a rebellion. He has made an unbreakable bond with the native Fremen, a fierce warrior who has long been oppressed and exploited. As the ruthless Harkonnens, led by the cunning Baron, prepare to launch a devastating attack on Arrakis, Paul and the Fremen stand together to defend their sacred land, their culture, and their way of life.
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