Ben je fan van 'The Engineer' (2023) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde spanning, actie en intrige bieden. Of je nu houdt van technische hoogstandjes of meeslepende verhalen, deze selectie heeft voor ieder wat wils.

The Andromeda Strain (1971)
Beschreibung: A classic sci-fi thriller about a team of scientists investigating a deadly extraterrestrial microorganism, emphasizing scientific methodology and suspense.
Fakt: The film was one of the first to use a multi-panel split-screen technique, and it was based on a novel by Michael Crichton.


Contact (1997)
Beschreibung: A science fiction drama that explores the first contact with extraterrestrial intelligence, blending scientific rigor with deep emotional and philosophical questions.
Fakt: The film is based on a novel by Carl Sagan, and the Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico was used as a filming location.


Armageddon (1998)
Beschreibung: A high-octane disaster film about a team of oil drillers sent to space to stop an asteroid from hitting Earth, combining action with emotional stakes.
Fakt: The film's soundtrack featured Aerosmith's hit song 'I Don't Want to Miss a Thing,' and it was the highest-grossing film of


Deep Impact (1998)
Beschreibung: A disaster film focusing on humanity's response to an impending comet impact, blending personal drama with large-scale scientific and political efforts.
Fakt: The film was released the same year as 'Armageddon' and was noted for its more realistic approach to the disaster scenario.


The Core (2003)
Beschreibung: A disaster film centered around a team of scientists attempting to save the world by journeying to the Earth's core, highlighting teamwork and scientific problem-solving.
Fakt: The film's premise, while entertaining, is widely regarded as scientifically implausible by geophysicists.


Sunshine (2007)
Beschreibung: A sci-fi thriller about a mission to reignite the dying sun, combining intense survival elements with psychological and philosophical undertones.
Fakt: The film's visual effects were praised for their realistic depiction of solar phenomena, and the soundtrack was composed by Underworld.


Interstellar (2014)
Beschreibung: A science fiction epic that explores themes of human survival, space exploration, and the emotional weight of isolation and time dilation.
Fakt: The black hole in the film was rendered using actual scientific equations, resulting in a visually accurate representation.


Gravity (2013)
Beschreibung: A gripping survival story set in space, emphasizing the isolation and danger of the environment, with a strong focus on visual realism and tension.
Fakt: The film's opening shot is a continuous 12-minute take, and it won seven Academy Awards, including Best Director.


Arrival (2016)
Beschreibung: A thought-provoking sci-fi film that delves into communication with extraterrestrial beings, blending intellectual challenges with emotional depth.
Fakt: The alien language in the film was created by a professional linguist, and the film's non-linear narrative was inspired by a short story.


The Martian (2015)
Beschreibung: A science fiction film that focuses on survival and problem-solving in an isolated, hostile environment, showcasing human ingenuity and resilience.
Fakt: The film's depiction of Mars was based on real scientific data from NASA, and the potatoes grown by the protagonist were actually cultivated on set.
