This curated selection of films delves into the unique and often poignant love stories between humans and extraterrestrial beings. These narratives not only explore the boundaries of love but also touch upon themes of acceptance, cultural differences, and the universal language of emotion. Each film in this collection has been chosen for its ability to blend romance with the sci-fi genre, offering viewers an escape into worlds where love knows no planetary bounds.
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
Description: While not strictly a romance, the film features a subplot where an alien, Klaatu, forms a bond with a human woman, Helen Benson, showcasing a different kind of love.
Fact: The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
Description: The film explores the emotional connection between humans and aliens, particularly through Roy Neary's obsession with meeting them.
Fact: The iconic five-note musical phrase used to communicate with the aliens was composed by John Williams.
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E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
Description: Though primarily a family film, the bond between E.T. and Elliott can be seen as a form of deep, platonic love, transcending species.
Fact: The film was re-released in 2002 with some scenes digitally altered, including the replacement of guns with walkie-talkies.
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The Last Starfighter (1984)
Description: A young man is recruited by aliens to fight in an interstellar war, but his relationship with an alien navigator hints at a budding romance.
Fact: The film was one of the first to use CGI extensively for its special effects.
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Starman (1984)
Description: A touching tale of an alien who takes the form of a widow's deceased husband to escape Earth, leading to an unexpected love story.
Fact: Jeff Bridges, who played the alien, was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance.
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My Stepmother is an Alien (1988)
Description: A comedic take on alien romance where an alien comes to Earth to study human emotions and ends up falling in love.
Fact: Kim Basinger was originally offered the role of the alien but turned it down.
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Earth Girls Are Easy (1988)
Description: A light-hearted musical comedy where three aliens crash-land in a swimming pool and fall for three Earth women.
Fact: The film features a song by Geena Davis, "Cause I'm Blonde," which became a minor hit.
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Species (1995)
Description: Though more of a sci-fi thriller, the film explores themes of attraction and the dangers of alien-human hybrid love.
Fact: The film's alien design was inspired by H.R. Giger's work on "Alien."
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The Host (2013)
Description: Based on Stephenie Meyer's novel, this film explores a love triangle involving a human soul and an alien "Soul" sharing the same body.
Fact: The film's director, Andrew Niccol, also wrote the screenplay for "The Truman Show."
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Cocoon (1985)
Description: While focusing on aging and rejuvenation, the film includes a subplot of an alien-human romance.
Fact: The film won two Academy Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Best Visual Effects.
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