Movies like The Mysterians: 20 to watch next
If you loved The Mysterians (1957) — a science fiction, action and drama film directed by Ishirō Honda — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of The Mysterians most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like japan, flying saucer and spaceman. 10 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Day the Earth Stood Still 1951★ 7.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Thriller, Drama
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
Stream in India on Cultpix
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Godzilla vs. SpaceGodzilla 1994★ 6.7
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
A mysterious extraterrestrial being resembling Godzilla rapidly approaches Earth. The monster, dubbed SpaceGodzilla, lands to challenge the King of the Monsters.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Godzilla vs. Megalon 1973★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
Inventor Goro Ibuki creates a humanoid robot named Jet Jaguar. It is soon seized by an undersea race of people called the Seatopians. Using Jet Jaguar as a guide, the Seatopians send Megalon as vengeance for the nuclear tests that have devastated their society. Oh and Godzilla is there to
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Godzilla 2000: Millennium 1999★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
An independent group of researchers called the Godzilla Prediction Network (GPN) actively track Godzilla as he makes landfall in Nemuro. Matters are further complicated when a giant meteor is discovered in the Ibaragi Prefecture. The mysterious rock begins to levitate as it's true intentions for the world and Godzilla are revealed.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Space Battleship Yamato 2010★ 6.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Action, Drama
In 2199, five years after the Gamilons began an invasion of Earth, the planet has been ravaged by the aliens' bombs. The remnants of humanity have fled underground to escape the irradiated surface. One day, former pilot Susumu Kodai discovers a capsule sent from the planet Iscandar that tells of a device that can remove the radiation from the Earth's surface. The Earth Defense Force rebuilds the battleship Yamato with a new type of propulsion system to make the 148,000 light year trip to Iscandar in hopes of saving the Earth. Within one year, the radiation will drive the rest of humanity to extinction.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pacific Rim 2013★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, Earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as Earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Pacific Rim: Uprising 2018★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.
Stream in India on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, JioHotstar
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Invasion of Astro-Monster 1965★ 6.8
Shares: Science Fiction, Action
Astronauts Glenn and Fuji investigate Planet X and encounter mysterious aliens known as the Xiliens, who ask Earth's people to help save their world from "Monster Zero". In exchange for borrowing Godzilla and Rodan, the Xiliens offer a cure for cancer. As Glenn investigates, he develops a romance with Miss Namikawa and uncovers the Xilien's true intentions.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Godzilla Against MechaGodzilla 2002★ 7.5
Shares: Action, Science Fiction, Thriller
JSDF pilot Akane has a fateful encounter when a new Godzilla emerges in Tateyama. As a countermeasure, a cyborg named Kiryu is constructed from the remains of the original. The machine is discovered to harbor the restless soul of the original monster as Akane must learn to find value in her own life as well.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Terror of Mechagodzilla 1975★ 6.8
Shares: Science Fiction, Action, Drama
A submarine expedition to salvage the remains of Mechagodzilla is thwarted by a massive dinosaur named Titanosaurus. An Interpol investigation leads biologist Ichinose to uncover the work of Dr. Mafune and his mysterious daughter Katsura. Aligned with the Black Hole Aliens, Katsura's life becomes entwined with the resurrected machine.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Mazinger Z: Infinity 2017★ 7.0
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
When the evil Dr. Hell attacks the Earth, the mighty giant mecha Mazinger Z is formed to stop him.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers 1956★ 6.1
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
Test space rockets exploding at liftoff and increased reporting of UFO sightings culminate in a direct attempt by alien survivors of a dead, extra-galactic civilization to invade Earth from impervious flying saucers, using ray-weapons of mass destruction.
Stream in India on Bloodstream
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Transformers: Age of Extinction 2014★ 6.0
Shares: Science Fiction, Action
As humanity picks up the pieces after the battle of Chicago, a shadowy group reveals itself in an attempt to control the direction of history…while an ancient, powerful new menace sets Earth in its crosshairs. With help from Cade Yeager, Optimus Prime and the Autobots rise to meet their most fearsome challenge yet.
Stream in India on Netflix, JioHotstar
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Patlabor 2: The Movie 1993★ 7.4
Shares: Science Fiction, Action, Thriller
A Japanese police unit who use giant anthropomorphic robots (called Labors) is caught up in a political struggle between the civilian authorities and the military when a terrorist act is blamed on an Air Force jet. With the aid of a government agent, the team gets close to a terrorist leader to stop things from going out of control when after the military is impelled to impose martial law.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Battle in Outer Space 1959★ 5.9
Shares: Science Fiction, Action
In 1965, the space station JSS-3 is destroyed by a fleet of UFOs, which then begin a global siege on Earth, using rays to manipulate gravity and control the minds of men. In response, a global council meeting is held to determine the source of the attacks and prepare a rocket ship armada for a counter-attack, a true battle in outer space. . . The film is a sequel of sorts to Toho's THE MYSTERIANS in the reprise of the Etsuko Shiraishi character of that film as its heroine. It was edited to 74 minutes for its American release.
Stream in India on Bloodstream, Plex
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Inuyashiki 2018★ 7.7
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
A middle-aged office worker encounters aliens and is gifted with alien technology and limitless powers.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JioHotstar
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Destroy All Monsters 1968★ 6.9
Shares: Science Fiction, Action
At the turn of the century, all of the Earth's monsters have been rounded up and kept safely on Monsterland. Chaos erupts when a race of she-aliens known as the Kilaaks unleash the monsters across the world.
Stream in India on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
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Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster 1964★ 7.0
Shares: Science Fiction, Action
After a meteorite unleashes a three-headed beast upon Tokyo, Mothra tries to unite with Godzilla and Rodan to battle the extraterrestrial threat.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla 1974★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
An Okinawan prophecy that foretells the destruction of the Earth is seeming fulfilled when Godzilla emerges to return to his destructive roots. But not all is what it seems after Godzilla breaks his ally Anguirus's jaw. Matters are further complicated when a second Godzilla emerges, revealing the doppelgänger as a mechanical weapon.
Stream in India on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel
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Independence Day 1996★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Science Fiction
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has arrived. Its mission: total annihilation over the Fourth of July weekend. The last hope to stop the destruction is an unlikely group of people united by fate and unimaginable circumstances.
Stream in India on JioHotstar