Movies Like Star Wars (1977)

Star Wars is a 1977 action, adventure, science fiction film from George Lucas with a MovieMagicScore of 8.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Action Adventure Science Fiction

The Empire Strikes Back

1980

The epic saga continues as Luke Skywalker, in hopes of defeating the evil Galactic Empire, learns the ways of the Jedi from aging master Yoda. But Darth Vader is more determined than ever to capture Luke. Meanwhile, rebel leader Princess Leia, cocky Han Solo, Chewbacca, and droids C-3PO and R2-D2 are thrown into various stages of capture, betrayal and despair.

8.4

MagicScore

Return of the Jedi

1983

Luke Skywalker leads a mission to rescue his friend Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt, while the Emperor seeks to destroy the Rebellion once and for all with a second dreaded Death Star.

7.9

MagicScore

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

1999

Anakin Skywalker, a young slave strong with the Force, is discovered on Tatooine. Meanwhile, the evil Sith have returned, enacting their plot for revenge against the Jedi.

6.6

MagicScore

Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones

2002

Following an assassination attempt on Senator Padmé Amidala, Jedi Knights Anakin Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi investigate a mysterious plot that could change the galaxy forever.

6.6

MagicScore

Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

2005

The evil Darth Sidious enacts his final plan for unlimited power – and the heroic Jedi Anakin Skywalker must choose a side.

7.5

MagicScore

Star Wars: The Force Awakens

2015

Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

7.3

MagicScore

Star Wars: The Last Jedi

2017

Rey develops her newly discovered abilities with the guidance of Luke Skywalker, who is unsettled by the strength of her powers. Meanwhile, the Resistance prepares to do battle with the First Order.

6.7

MagicScore

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

2019

The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of generations behind them, the final battle begins.

6.3

MagicScore

Dune

1984

In the year 10,191, the most precious substance in the universe is the spice Melange. The spice extends life. The spice expands consciousness. The spice is vital to space travel. The spice exists on only one planet in the entire universe, the vast desert planet Arrakis, also known as Dune. Its native inhabitants, the Fremen, have long held a prophecy that a man would come, a messiah who would lead them to true freedom.

6.2

MagicScore

#10

Blood Diamond

2006

An ex-mercenary turned smuggler. A Mende fisherman. Amid the explosive civil war overtaking 1999 Sierra Leone, these men join for two desperate missions: recovering a rare pink diamond of immense value and rescuing the fisherman's son, conscripted as a child soldier into the brutal rebel forces ripping a swath of torture and bloodshed countrywide.

7.6

MagicScore

#11

Dune

2021

Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence - a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential - only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

7.8

MagicScore

#12

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

2016

A rogue band of resistance fighters unite for a mission to steal the Death Star plans and bring a new hope to the galaxy.

7.5

MagicScore

#13

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

2005

Mere seconds before the Earth is to be demolished by an alien construction crew, Arthur Dent is swept off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher penning a new edition of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy."

6.7

MagicScore

#14

Long Distance

2024

After crash-landing on an alien planet, an asteroid miner must contend with the challenges of his new surroundings, while making his way across the harsh terrain to the only other survivor – a woman who is trapped in her escape pod.

6.5

MagicScore

#15

Uranus 2324

2024

Bonded in their youth and separated by tragedy, an astronaut and a free diver bend the laws of space and time in their efforts to be together again.

7.4

MagicScore

#16

Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire

2023

When the ruthless forces of the Motherworld threaten a quiet farming village on a distant moon, a mysterious outsider becomes its best hope for survival.

6.2

MagicScore

#17

Kalki 2898-AD

2024

In the year 2898 AD, around 6000 years after Kurukshetra war, Ashwatthama gears up for his final battle of redemption at the sign of hope in a dystopian world and Bhairava, a wisecracking and self-interested bounty hunter, tired of the perilous life becomes the hurdle in the process.

6.5

MagicScore

#18

Dune: Part Two

2024

Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.

8.1

MagicScore

#19

Alien³

1992

After escaping with Newt and Hicks from the alien planet, Ripley crash lands on Fiorina 161, a prison planet and host to a correctional facility. Unfortunately, although Newt and Hicks do not survive the crash, a more unwelcome visitor does. The prison does not allow weapons of any kind, and with aid being a long time away, the prisoners must simply survive in any way they can.

6.4

MagicScore

#20

Supergirl

2026

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Star Wars?

The top films similar to Star Wars by MovieMagicScore are The Empire Strikes Back (8.4), Return of the Jedi (7.9), Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (6.6). Each shares action/adventure/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Star Wars worth watching?

Star Wars holds a MovieMagicScore of 8.2/10 from 22,860 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Star Wars?

Star Wars (1977) is a action, adventure, science fiction film directed by George Lucas, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher.

Where can I find more recommendations like Star Wars?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

Keep exploring

Movies like The Empire Strikes Back Movies like Return of the Jedi Movies like Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace Movies like Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones Movies like Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith Movies like Star Wars: The Force Awakens

About movies like Star Wars

This ranked list pairs Star Wars (1977), a action and adventure and science fiction film from George Lucas, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Mark Hamill take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

← Back to Star Wars