You Need to Watch These 3 Underrated Sci-Fi Movies on Tubi Right Now, Because They Are the Cream of the Crop

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Unlike HBO Max, Netflix, Prime Video, and Hulu which require a subscription fee to access their content libraries, platforms like Tubi offer free streaming. Over time, Tubi has expanded its selection significantly, offering content for no cost (with commercial breaks) similar to most base-level tiers of the paid streamers mentioned earlier. For Halloween enthusiasts, there are several enticing options available, such as the entertaining original “Fright Night” and Tobe Hooper’s “The Texas Chain Saw Massacre”.

Tubi boasts an equally captivating selection of science fiction content, with popular titles like “Real Steel,” “Highlander,” “The Fifth Element,” and “A Scanner Darkly” being among them. However, there are several underappreciated sci-fi films that could benefit from a larger audience. Here are three such movies worth checking out: [mention the three underrated sci-fi films]. You might find these interesting additions to your watchlist.

1) The Arrival

Charlie Sheen is particularly recognized for his role in the television series “Two and a Half Men,” although his career in films predates that show. Notably, movies like “Red Dawn,” “Young Guns,” and “Wall Street” gained significant popularity and continue to be well-regarded today.

Although it did receive a follow-up, The Arrival isn’t one of the widely acclaimed films. Nevertheless, this sci-fi thriller with a conspiracy twist is quite fascinating. Charlie Sheen portrays radio astronomer Zane Zaminsky, who discovers extraterrestrial life, only to face career ruin and constant surveillance from mysterious government agents. The Arrival offers an engaging narrative that manages to tackle grand themes effectively, despite its focus on smaller-scale events. Moreover, Sheen’s performance in this film is noteworthy and considered among his best. Similar to Fire in the Sky released in 1993, it’s a movie for those who enjoy alien invasion stories without focusing heavily on large-scale action sequences like Independence Day.

2) Body Snatchers

Abel Ferrara’s career as a filmmaker stands out among others due to its intriguing diversity. While he often delves into neo-noir, he appears restless about sticking exclusively to this genre. Instead, he frequently shifts focus, be it in the crime genre (such as Bad Lieutenant and King of New York), the slasher subgenre (like The Driller Killer), or the vampire film (The Addiction). In each case, he consistently leaves his unique mark.

In simpler terms, the adaptation of Jack Finney’s 1955 novel “The Body Snatchers” by director Abel Ferrara in 1993 is often overlooked, with the 1956 film and the 1978 version starring Donald Sutherland being more popularly remembered. However, Ferrara’s take is almost as impactful, especially because it places the body-snatching alien invasion within a military base where people generally suppress their emotions. The movie often creates an unsettling, unpredictable atmosphere, with a red visual effect that gives it a dreamlike quality, like watching a feverish hallucination come alive. Notably, this film features outstanding performances by Meg Tilly and Forest Whitaker, making it a must-watch for any sci-fi horror enthusiast.

3) The Endless

Titled as “The Endless,” this film is helmed by directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead. It narrates an intriguing story revolving around two brothers, interestingly sharing the same names – Justin and Aaron. They encounter a mysterious videotape from their childhood camp, Camp Arcadia. However, their recollections of their stay at the camp are vastly different, with one perceiving it as a cult. Their curiosity leads them back to Camp Arcadia where they discover that none of its inhabitants appear to have aged over the past decade. This is just the start of an array of peculiar experiences they’re about to encounter.

This low-cost sci-fi thriller is remarkable for its ambition and ability to maintain viewer interest, despite taking some unexpected story turns. This film would pair well with something like Color Out of Space, starring Nicolas Cage, for a double feature night. The Endless stands out as a sci-fi movie that focuses significantly on developing characters who seem authentic and grounded, even when dealing with complex themes such as the supposedly linear nature of life being altered. A time loop in this film provides an engaging perspective on what truly matters in life.

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2025-09-13 00:16