Top 10 Fantasy Films About Aliens

Description: This film explores the fantasy of human-alien communication through music and light, offering a hopeful vision of peaceful contact with extraterrestrial life.

Fact: The iconic five-note musical phrase used for communication with the aliens was composed by John Williams.

Description: A timeless classic, E.T. tells the heartwarming story of a boy who befriends an alien left behind on Earth. It's a blend of fantasy and family drama that captures the imagination.

Fact: The film was shot in chronological order to help the child actors, especially Henry Thomas, to better portray their characters' emotional journey.

Description: This film is a vibrant mix of sci-fi and fantasy, featuring a unique alien race, the Mondoshawans, and a cosmic battle for the survival of Earth. It's a visual feast with a storyline that's as wild as it is entertaining.

Fact: The film's costume designer, Jean Paul Gaultier, created over 900 costumes. Also, the character of Leeloo was originally written for a male actor.

Description: While more sci-fi than fantasy, the film's portrayal of aliens living among us, with their own culture and society, adds a fantastical element to the story.

Fact: The film's alien language was created by linguist Dr. Marc Okrand, who also created the Klingon language for Star Trek.

Description: This adaptation of Douglas Adams' beloved series takes viewers on a whimsical journey through space, filled with bizarre aliens and humorous situations.

Fact: The film features a cameo by Douglas Adams himself, who passed away before the film's release.

Description: Set on the lush alien world of Pandora, this film combines stunning visual effects with a story of cultural clash and environmentalism, making it a landmark in fantasy cinema.

Fact: James Cameron started developing the idea for Avatar in 1994 but had to wait for technology to catch up with his vision. The film's release was delayed for over a decade.

Description: While primarily a superhero film, it's packed with fantasy elements and features a diverse team of alien characters, making it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: The film's soundtrack, "Awesome Mix Vol. 1," became a cultural phenomenon, with many of the songs charting again after the movie's release.

Description: Based on the French comic series, this film is a visual spectacle with a diverse array of alien species and a plot revolving around a space station that has become a city of a thousand planets.

Fact: The film's director, Luc Besson, had been dreaming of making this movie since he was 10 years old.

Description: This film, directed by Jim Henson and Frank Oz, features a world where the Gelflings must restore balance by healing a mystical crystal, with the aid of alien-like creatures.

Fact: The film was shot entirely using puppets, with no CGI, making it a technical marvel for its time.

Description: Another Jim Henson creation, Labyrinth introduces us to a magical world ruled by the Goblin King, where a young girl must navigate to save her baby brother, encountering various fantastical creatures.

Fact: David Bowie wrote and performed five songs for the film, adding to its unique charm.