Did you know that the first astronaut to go into space, Valentina Tereshkova, was born on March 6, 1937? These five streaming movies are dedicated to her.
Let’s take advantage today of the anniversary of the birth of Valentina Tereshkova (March 6, 1937), or the first woman to go into space precisely on June 16, 1963. Since that day she has orbited the Earth 48 times, and still remains the only woman to have completed a space mission as the only member of the ‘crew. Which actresses went into space thanks to the magic of cinema and special effects? We offer you five names and as many streaming movieswith a special mention also for Jessica Chastain which appears in one of the titles listed below and which also reads in Survivor – The Martian by Ridley Scott, in which she plays an astronaut. Enjoy the reading
Five streaming films starring women in space
- Aliens
- Contact
- Gravity
- Interstellar
- Passengers
Aliens (1979)
Let’s start with the progenitor and the most iconic character, namely Ellen Ripley played by Sigourney Weaver. Ridley Scott puts at the center of his masterpiece Aliens a female figure who merges with unprecedented fullness decision and fragility, competence and insecurity. A figure who immediately becomes a milestone of science fiction cinema, to be reckoned with in the decades to come. Is that James Cameron will develop tremendously in the sequel Aliens – Final Clash of 1986. The history of cinema is written, Weaver becomes an icon of strength and sensuality. Essential. Available on Rakuten TV, KILOS, Google Play, Apple iTunes, Amazon Prime Videos, Disney+.
Contact (1997)
The scientist Jodie Foster he launches into unknown space after receiving a mysterious signal from distant stars. Robert Zemeckis builds a magnificent comparison between reason and hope, between logic and faith. Matthew McConaughey, James Woods, William Fichtner And Angela Bassett they are the other cast members of a spectacular, sincere, alternate but vibrant film. And the protagonist of Contact she is a magnificent, intense character, amazingly played by a unique actress. She to love even with all her flaws. Available on Rakuten TV, CHILI, Google Play, Apple Itunes, Amazon Prime Video.
Gravity (2013)
A succession of extraordinary sequence shots to tell a story of survival, of all-feminine will. Backed by an intense George Clooney, Sandra Bullock is a magnificent protagonist of Gravitya film that sets the terms of the genre thanks to an unprecedented cinematic vision. Alfonso Cuaron puts on an extraordinary show for the aesthetics but also for the strength of the characters. With the music of Mark Price to crown the great film, especially in the final sequence. An avalanche of Oscars including best director. All deserved. Available on Rakuten TV, CHILI, Google Play, Apple Itunes, Amazon Prime Video.
Interstellar (2014)
Although the protagonist of Interstellar And Matthew McConaugheyto remain impressed in the memory after all is the astronaut played by Anne Hathaway, a woman who has feelings capable of going beyond knowledge, beyond space and time. She is the beating heart of Interstellar, perhaps Christopher Nolan’s most ambitious film, which refers directly to 2001: A Space Odyssey Of Stanley Kubrick and he’s not ashamed of it. Not everything succeeds, but the show and the emotions are guaranteed. Available on Rakuten TV, CHILI, Google Play, Apple Itunes, NetflixAmazon Prime Video, NOW.
Passengers (2016)
Almost author’s duet between Jennifer Lawrence And Chris Pratt in an unfinished but brave, fascinating sci-fi film. The initial idea is remarkable, the development sometimes too mainstream, but the ideas and feelings are all there. And then the packaging certainly lets itself be looked at. Let’s add a great actor as support Michael Sheen and lo and behold Passengers It’s one of those movies that you can’t help but cuddle. With many scenes that get to the heart, and that’s it… Available on Rakuten TV, CHILI, Google Play, Apple Itunes, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video.