Movies Like Planet 51 (2009)

Planet 51 is a 2009 adventure, animation, comedy, family, science fiction film from Jorge Blanco with a MovieMagicScore of 5.9/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Galaxy of Terror and Invaders from Mars.

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Science Fiction

Galaxy of Terror

1981

As a lone spaceship proceeds on its long voyage across space, the crew are surprised to encounter a strange pyramid form. Surprise turns to horror as one by one, they discover that their darkest nightmares are all starting to become real. The pyramid has to be behind it all somehow, but how can they save themselves from its influence?

5.3

MagicScore

Invaders from Mars

1953

A boy tries to stop aliens that have taken over his town and are brainwashing its inhabitants.

5.9

MagicScore

Alien Planet

2005

The dynamic meeting of solid science and futuristic simulation culminates in a dramatic exploration to another inhabited planet seven light years away. Alien Planet creates a realistic depiction of creatures on another world, where life is possible, if not provable, according to scientists' theories. Take this fascinating journey created by state-of-the-art animation and photo-realistic effects.

7.0

MagicScore

Escape from Planet Earth

2013

Astronaut Scorch Supernova finds himself caught in a trap when he responds to an SOS from a notoriously dangerous alien planet.

5.7

MagicScore

Lightyear

2022

Legendary Space Ranger Buzz Lightyear embarks on an intergalactic adventure alongside a group of ambitious recruits and his robot companion Sox.

6.9

MagicScore

Johnny Express

2014

In the year 2150, Johnny, a lazy Space Delivery Man, must deliver a package on a planet he does not fully understand.

7.4

MagicScore

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

1977

After an encounter with UFOs, an electricity linesman feels undeniably drawn to an isolated area in the wilderness where something spectacular is about to happen.

7.3

MagicScore

This Island Earth

1955

Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.

6.0

MagicScore

Predators

2010

A group of cold-blooded killers find themselves trapped on an alien planet to be hunted by extraterrestrial Predators.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

The Phenomenon

2020

This documentary examines unidentified aerial phenomenon. With testimony from high-ranking government officials and NASA Astronauts, Senator Harry Reid says it "makes the incredible credible."

6.2

MagicScore

#11

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

#12

The Atomic Submarine

1959

Ships disappear on route across the Arctic Sea, and a special submarine is sent to investigate.

5.3

MagicScore

#13

Transformers: Dark of the Moon

2011

The Autobots continue to work for NEST, now no longer in secret. But after discovering a strange artifact during a mission in Chernobyl, it becomes apparent to Optimus Prime that the United States government has been less than forthright with them.

6.2

MagicScore

#14

Raging Sharks

2005

An oceanic observation station is in desperate trouble after a sudden shark attack wrecked the oxygen supply. The accompanying ship, a coast guard cruiser, and other ships in and around the Bermuda triangle are attacked as well. The US Navy sends a submarine to investigate, but soon they too are under attack.

4.6

MagicScore

#15

Meet Dave

2008

A crew of miniature aliens operate a spaceship that has a human form. While trying to save their planet, the aliens encounter a new problem, as their ship becomes smitten with an Earth woman.

5.3

MagicScore

#16

Ikarie XB 1

1963

The year is 2163. Starship Ikaria XB 1 embarks on a mission deep into space in search of alien life. During their perilous journey the crew confront the effects of a malignant dark star, the destructive legacy of the 20th century and, ultimately, the limits of their own sanity.

6.8

MagicScore

#17

Bob Lazar: Area 51 and Flying Saucers

2018

Area 51, flying saucers from another world - and the program to create a fierce technology. Bob Lazar remains the singular most famous and controversial name in the world of UFOs. The reason you know about Area 51 is because Lazar came forward and told you about it. His disclosures have turned his life upside-down and he has tried to stay out of the spotlight. For this reason, he has never let any filmmaker into the private world of his daily life - that is - until now. Corbell’s film explores Lazar’s claims through the lens of thirty years - providing rare and never before revealed footage - guaranteed to alter the landscape of the debate.

6.2

MagicScore

#18

The Thing

1982

A research team in Antarctica is hunted by a shape-shifting alien that assumes the appearance of its victims.

8.1

MagicScore

#19

Sputnik

2020

At the height of the Cold War, a Soviet spacecraft crash lands after a mission gone awry, leaving the commander as its only survivor. After a renowned Russian psychologist is brought in to evaluate the commander’s mental state, it becomes clear that something dangerous may have come back to Earth with him…

6.5

MagicScore

#20

Alien: Covenant

2017

The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise but is actually a dark, dangerous world.

6.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Planet 51?

The top films similar to Planet 51 by MovieMagicScore are Galaxy of Terror (5.3), Invaders from Mars (5.9), Alien Planet (7.0). Each shares adventure/animation/comedy/family/science fiction themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Planet 51 worth watching?

Planet 51 holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.9/10 from 2,093 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Planet 51?

Planet 51 (2009) is a adventure, animation, comedy, family, science fiction film directed by Jorge Blanco, starring Dwayne Johnson, Seann William Scott, Jessica Biel.

Where can I find more recommendations like Planet 51?

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About movies like Planet 51

This ranked list pairs Planet 51 (2009), a adventure and animation and comedy and family and science fiction film from Jorge Blanco, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Dwayne Johnson 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.

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