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Can you get laid on another planet? It’s hard to say. Space sex may be lightyears away, but here’s our list of space movies to get your rocket launched.
Barbarella, 1968
Directed by: Roger Vadim
Starring: Jane Fonda, John Phillip Law, Anita Pallenberg
Set in the 41st century, a young Jane Fonda is a space-traveler and representative of the United Earth government. This cult-classic paved the way for sexy space (like Carrie Fischer as Princess Leia more than a decade later).
Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon, Vudu
Star Wars: Episode VI, Return of the Jedi, 1983
Directed by: Richard MarquandStarring: Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher
While there isn't a sex scene in this movie per se, Princess Leia's scene as Jabba the Hutt's love prisoner is one of the most iconic scenes in film history and crowned Carrie Fischer queen of sci-fi enthusiasts for almost 40 years.
Where to watch: Disney+, Vudu, Amazon
Gattaca, 1997
Directed by: Andrew NiccolStarring: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law
A Frank Lloyd Wright masterpiece is a backdrop for this iconic film starring a killer (and need we say dreamy) cast of Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, & Jude Law.
Where to watch: Amazon, Vudu
Solaris, 2002
Directed by: Steven SoderberghStarring: George Clooney, Natascha McElhone, Ulrich Tukur
Based on the 1961 science fiction novel by Polish writer Stanisław Lem, this 2002 flick is a rich drama set on a space station orbiting planet Solaris. The film is complete with some steamy scenes featuring Clooney himself.
Where to watch: Hulu, Amazon, Vudu
Star Trek, 2009
Directed by: J.J. AbramsStarring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg
Kirk has never looked better in JJ Abrams modern remake of the xx classic. Live long and prosper.
Where to watch: Amazon, Vudu
