12 Movies Like Dark Matter You Need to Watch
Craving gripping sci-fi and thriller picks? Explore 12 smart, twisty titles with mystery, drama, and action for fans of Dark Matter.
If you’re hunting for movies like Dark Matter, the sweet spot is a mix of sci-fi ideas, tense mystery, and personal drama that keeps shifting under your feet. This list leans into that same mind-bending energy with titles such as Parallel, Levels, The Signal, and Constellation, each playing with reality, identity, or time in a different way. You’ll also find darker, more suspenseful choices like Goodbye Earth and Cassandra, plus smart genre blends that keep the stakes high from start to finish. If you want something that feels atmospheric, twisty, and a little unsettling, these picks are a strong place to start. And with shows like Severance in the mix, the list covers the kind of slow-burn tension viewers keep coming back for.
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Constellation
sci-fi · thriller
When a fatal accident occurs on board the International Space Station, a lone astronaut makes the heroic journey back to Earth, only to discover key pieces of her life—including her young daughter—have changed.
Directed by Joseph Cedar, Oliver Hirschbiegel, Michelle MacLarenCast Noomi Rapace, Jonathan Banks, James D'Arcy, Rosie Coleman, Davina ColemanApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Signal
drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
A missing astronaut sets her family on a frantic hunt for answers. But the more they uncover, the greater the threat becomes to them — and the world.
Directed by Sebastian Hilger, Philipp LeinemannCast Florian David Fitz, Peri Baumeister, Yuna Bennett, Hadi Khanjanpour, Sheeba ChaddhaNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Levels
action · sci-fi · thriller
After witnessing his girlfriend's murder, a man risks everything - including reality itself - to discover the truth.
Directed by Adam SternCast Cara Gee, Peter Mooney, Aaron Abrams, David Hewlett, Amanda TappingHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Cassandra
drama · horror · sci-fi · thriller
A family moves into a vintage smart home and discovers that it's under the control of a virtual assistant — who will stop at nothing to keep them there.
Directed by Benjamin GutscheCast Lavinia Wilson, Franz Hartwig, Mary Amber Oseremen Tölle, Elias Grünthal, Filip SchnackNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Goodbye Earth
drama · sci-fi · thriller
An examination of despair and hope in individuals aware of an asteroid hurtling towards Earth, signifying the end of the world.
Directed by Kim Jin-minCast Ahn Eun-jin, Yoo Ah-in, Jeon Sung-woo, Kim Yoon-hye, Kim Young-okNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Severance
Won 10 Emmys Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series (2025) · 41 nominations
drama · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Mark leads a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives. When a mysterious colleague appears outside of work, it begins a journey to discover the truth about their jobs.
Directed by Ben Stiller, Aoife McArdle, Uta Briesewitz, Samuel Donovan, Jessica Lee GagnéCast Adam Scott, Britt Lower, Zach Cherry, Tramell Tillman, Jen TullockApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Descendent
drama · horror · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
After a traumatic brain injury triggers terrifying visions of extraterrestrials and a newfound talent for drawing, a father-to-be begins to question his reality and becomes obsessed with the need to protect his family from an unseen threat.
Directed by Peter CilellaCast Ross Marquand, Sarah Bolger, Susan Wilder, Charlene Amoia, Dan O'BrienHuluAMC+More details on IMDb → -
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Sunny
comedy · drama · mystery · sci-fi
Follows Suzie, an American woman living in Japan, and Sunny, a domestic robot made by her husband's company, as they uncover the dark truth of what really happened to Suzie's husband and son, who disappeared in a mysterious plane crash.
Directed by Lucy Tcherniak, Colin Bucksey, Dearbhla Walsh, Makoto NagahisaCast Rashida Jones, Hidetoshi Nishijima, Joanna Sotomura, Judy Ongg, Annie TanakaApple TV PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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The Time Vortex
sci-fi
A quantum physics student must fight for his life and the girl he loves when he discovers the universe is governed by 7 parallel time-lines and her estranged ex-boyfriend is out to kill her in every single one.
Directed by George KaplanCast Alex Kraft, Rabbani Kaur, Bryan Barron, Michael Sullivan, Randy R RobertsAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb → -
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Last Light
drama · sci-fi · thriller
Separated across continents, petro-chemist Andy Yeats and his family must survive the deadly effects of a sudden global oil crisis and find the mastermind behind it all.
Directed by Dennie GordonCast Matthew Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Alyth Ross, Taylor Fay, Amber Rose RevahPeacock PremiumMore details on IMDb → -
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Reversi
drama · romance · sci-fi
A man's undying love for his wife and son makes him go to great lengths to correct his past for a better future.
Directed by Adrian TehCast Beto Kusyairy, Shiqin Kamal, Hasnul Rahmat, Vanida Imran, Azhan RaniNetflixMore details on IMDb → -
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Citadel: Honey Bunny
action · drama · sci-fi · thriller
Years after stuntman Bunny recruited struggling actress Honey for a side gig, their dangerous past catches up with them, forcing the estranged couple to reunite and protect their daughter.
Directed by Krishna D.K., Raj NidimoruCast Varun Dhawan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Kay Kay Menon, Kashvi Majmundar, SimranAmazon Prime VideoMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
These picks work because they capture the same mix of emotional weight and high-concept suspense that made Dark Matter stand out. Whether you want a gripping thriller, a cerebral sci-fi puzzle, or a story that blurs the line between reality and memory, there’s plenty here to explore. Bookmark this page and come back whenever you want a fresh watchlist, because it’s updated regularly as new titles arrive and older favorites stay relevant. That way, you’ll always have a solid set of options ready when you want something tense, smart, and worth your time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes these movies similar to Dark Matter?
These picks were matched by tone, themes, and story style using a similarity model trained on plot synopses, genres, and cast — not just shared genre tags — so the connection runs deeper than a simple category match.