15 Movies Like Star Wars (And Where To Watch Them)

15 Movies Like Star Wars (And Where To Watch Them)

Jenni Russell
Jenni Russell

Published on 04 August 2024

Updated on 05 August 2024

The space opera classic became a global phenomenon after the premiere of Star Wars in 1977. Since then, the film franchise has evolved into 12 movies, 9 animated series, 7 micro-series and 6 live-action TV series. The live-action series include The Mandalorian, Andor and Ahsoka.

While there is a huge library of Star Wars movies and TV series, nothing can quite capture the magic of watching the original Star Wars movies for the first time. This list contains 15 movies like Star Wars that you may enjoy. Check out our guide below, which includes which streaming platforms these movies are available to watch on!

15 Movies Like Star Wars

George Lucas, the mastermind behind the Star Wars universe, is also known for his work on Indiana Jones. Raiders of the Lost Ark, the first of the Indiana Jones movies, is a similar story of adventure, good vs. evil and hope. Harrison Ford stars in both franchises, as the titular Indiana Jones, and Han Solo in Star Wars.

If you’re reading this list, you’re likely a fan of the Star Wars movies but it would be remiss not to include Star Trek in our list of movies like Star Wars. In this space epic, rivals James T. Kirk and Spock must come together to save the galaxy. The worlds and characters of these two franchises are different, but their stories share similar themes.

The list of 15 movies like Star Wars below include a mix of science-fiction, fantasy and family adventure.

  1. Raiders of the Lost Ark

  2. Ready Player One

  3. Guardians of the Galaxy

  4. Jupiter Ascending

  5. Alien

  6. Superman

  7. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial

  8. Star Trek

  9. Stardust

  10. War of the Worlds

  11. The Adam Project

  12. The Princess Bride

  13. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy

  14. The Creator

  15. Serenity

Where to watch movies like Star Wars online

There are plenty of amazing movies like Star Wars that fans of the series will enjoy. Check out our guide below where you can find our top picks for movies like Star Wars and all the streaming information you need to watch the films online.

When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

02

Ready Player One
When the creator of a popular video game system dies, a virtual contest is created to compete for his fortune.
Light years from Earth, 26 years after being abducted, Peter Quill finds himself the prime target of a manhunt after discovering an orb wanted by Ronan the Accuser.
In a universe where human genetic material is the most precious commodity, an impoverished young Earth woman becomes the key to strategic maneuvers and internal strife within a powerful dynasty…

05

Alien
Alien

Alien

1979

During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.

06

Superman
Superman

Superman

1978

Mild-mannered Clark Kent works as a reporter at the Daily Planet alongside his crush, Lois Lane. Clark must summon his superhero alter-ego when the nefarious Lex Luthor launches a plan to take over the world.
An alien is left behind on Earth and saved by the 10-year-old Elliott who decides to keep him hidden in his home. While a task force hunts for the extra-terrestrial, Elliott, his brother, and his little sister Gertie form an emotional bond with their new friend, and try to help him find his way home.

08

Star Trek
Star Trek

Star Trek

2009

The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk, is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock, a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

09

Stardust
Stardust

Stardust

2007

In a countryside town bordering on a magical land, a young man makes a promise to his beloved that he'll retrieve a fallen star by venturing into the magical realm. His journey takes him into a world beyond his wildest dreams and reveals his true identity.
An alien invasion threatens the future of humanity. The catastrophic nightmare is depicted through the eyes of one American family fighting for survival.

About this list

Titles

15

Total Watch Cost

£42.41

Total Watch Time

31h 40min

Genres

Action & Adventure, Science-Fiction, Comedy

Where can I watch this list online?

Find out which streaming services have the most titles from this list below.

There are 15 titles in this list and you can watch 4 of them on Amazon Prime Video. 17 other streaming services also have titles available to stream today.

  1. 4 titles Amazon Prime Video
  2. 4 titles Amazon Prime Video with Ads
  3. 3 titles Disney Plus
  4. 3 titles Paramount Plus
  5. 3 titles Paramount+ Amazon Channel