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10 Best Movies Like Battlestar Galactica

If you loved Battlestar Galactica, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Empire of the Ants

Empire of the Ants

1977★ 4.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Battlestar Galactica for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A Florida real estate developer and her captain lure investors to a property in the Everglades called Dreamland Shores, under false pretenses that the swampland will soon be develo...

#2
Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack

Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack

1979★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Battlestar Galactica for fans of Horror. It captures a similar spine-chilling atmosphere.

A compilation of Battlestar Galactica episodes 10–12 and 21, with alternate footage. Running low on fuel, the Battlestar Galactica receives the help of the supposedly lost Battlest...

#3
Babylon 5: The Gathering

Babylon 5: The Gathering

1993★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Battlestar Galactica for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

The feature-length pilot for this Emmy award-winning show. Babylon 5 is the latest in a series of space stations built by humans. The Vorlon ambassador, Kosh, has been poisoned. It...

#4
Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

Battlestar Galactica: The Plan

2009★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Battlestar Galactica for fans of Sci-Fi. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

When the initial Cylon attack against the Twelve Colonies fails to achieve complete extermination of human life as planned, twin Number Ones (Cavils) embedded on Galactica and Capr...

#5
Tank

Tank

1984★ 5.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Battlestar Galactica for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

After relocating his family - and his prized restored Sherman tank - to a small Georgia town, Sargeant Major Zack Carey butts heads with the local sheriff. Zack doesn't agree with ...

#6
The Prince and the Pauper

The Prince and the Pauper

1962★ 7.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Battlestar Galactica for fans of Adventure. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

In the London of 1537, two boys resembling each other exactly meet accidentally and exchange "roles" for a short while. After many adventures, the prince regains his rightful ident...