Science Fiction Revolution

2025•7.5/10

Documentary

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7.5/10(2)

A journey through the 1980s sci-fi films, exploring the impact and relevance they had and still hold today, as told by the artists that made them as well as those inspired by their works.

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Status

Ended

First Aired

May 4, 2025

Last Aired

May 25, 2025

Networks

ARTE, SBS On Demand

Created By

David A. Weiner

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

The Pioneers

Air date: 2025-05-04

The 1980s are considered the golden era of science fiction; filmmakers initially deal with darker themes, George Lucas and Steven Spielberg give science fiction genre a new lease on life.

Futurist Effects

Air date: 2025-05-04

The 1980s spawn countless sci-fi extravaganzas; thematically, Blade Runner and Tron draw attention; Steven Spielberg also delivers with E.T., a movie classic.

Dystopia

Air date: 2025-05-11

In the mid-1980s, two films raise the bar for the sci-fi genre; Terminator revolutionises the action genre, while Robert Zemeckis creates an ingenious screenplay for Back to the Future.

Welcome To The Machine

Air date: 2025-05-18

From Alan Silvestri to John Williams, gifted composers in the 1980s ensure that the great sci-fi spectacles of the decade remain in moviegoers' memories forever, thanks to their music.

Space-Time

Air date: 2025-05-25

The 1989 Japanese animation film Akira thrills viewers worldwide with its dystopian cyberpunk world; the sci-fi movie Mac and Me shines only with lavish advertising placements.

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