Movies Like Earth vs. the Flying Saucers

If you liked Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956), a action and science fiction movie directed by Fred F. Sears, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Forbidden Planet (1956)
★ 7.3/10Also science fiction
Starship C57D travels to planet Altair 4 in search of the crew of spaceship "Bellerophon," a scientific expedition that has been missing for twenty years. They find themselves unwelcome by the expedition's lone…
2
The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)
★ 7.4/10Also science fiction
An alien and a robot land on Earth after World War II and tell mankind to be peaceful or face destruction.
3
This Island Earth (1955)
★ 6/10Also science fiction
Aliens have landed and are hiding on Earth, but need Earth’s scientists to help them fight an inter-planetary war.
4
Stargate: Continuum (2008)
★ 7.1/10Also action and science fiction
Ba'al travels back in time and prevents the Stargate program from being started. SG-1 must somehow restore history.
5
Man of Steel (2013)
★ 6.7/10Also action and science fiction
A young boy learns that he has extraordinary powers and is not of this earth. As a young man, he journeys to discover where he came from and what he was sent here to do. But the hero in him must emerge if he is to save…
6
Independence Day (1996)
★ 6.9/10Also action and science fiction
Strange phenomena surface around the globe. The skies ignite. Terror races through the world's major cities. As these extraordinary events unfold, it becomes increasingly clear that a force of incredible magnitude has…
7
Star Trek: Insurrection (1998)
★ 6.5/10Also science fiction and action
When an alien race and factions within Starfleet attempt to take over a planet that has "regenerative" properties, it falls upon Captain Picard and the crew of the Enterprise to defend the planet's people as well as…
8
Babylon 5: A Call to Arms (1999)
★ 6.9/10Also action and science fiction
Allies of the Shadows seek revenge against humanity. This movie sets up the series, "Crusade," the sequel to "Babylon 5."
9
Mars Attacks! (1996)
★ 6.4/10Also science fiction
A fleet of Martian spacecraft surrounds the world's major cities and all of humanity waits to see if the extraterrestrial visitors have, as they claim, "come in peace." U.S. President James Dale receives assurance from…
10
Battle: Los Angeles (2011)
★ 5.8/10Also science fiction and action
When once distant UFOs become a terrifying threat and an alien invasion force begins attacking Earths major costal and riverside cities, a U.S Marine staff sergeant and his team are sent into battle only to find they…
11
Ben 10 vs. the Universe: The Movie (2020)
★ 7.4/10Also action and science fiction
A blast from Ben's past returns to do double the damage on Team Tennyson and planet Earth itself, forcing Ben to go interstellar to save the day. Based on the 2016 reboot.
12
Batman and Superman: Battle of the Super Sons (2022)
★ 7.7/10Also action and science fiction
After discovering he has powers, 11-year-old Jonathan Kent and assassin-turned-Boy-Wonder Damian Wayne must join forces to rescue their fathers (Superman & Batman) and save the planet from the malevolent alien force…
13
Babylon 5: The Gathering (1993)
★ 6.5/10Also science fiction and action
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 is the new commanding officer…
14
Men in Black II (2002)
★ 6.4/10Also action and science fiction
Kay and Jay reunite to provide our best, last and only line of defense against a sinister seductress who levels the toughest challenge yet to the MIB's untarnished mission statement – protecting Earth from the scum of…
15
When Worlds Collide (1951)
★ 6.4/10Also science fiction
When a group of astronomers calculate a star is on a course to slam into Earth, a few days before, it's accompanying planet will first pass close enough to the Earth to cause havoc on land and sea. They set about…
16
Stargate: The Ark of Truth (2008)
★ 7/10Also action and science fiction
SG-1 searches for an ancient weapon which could help them defeat the Ori, and discover it may be in the Ori's own home galaxy. As the Ori prepare to send ships through to the Milky Way to attack Earth, SG-1 travels to…
17
Ben 10: Race Against Time (2008)
★ 5.9/10Also action and science fiction
Ben, Gwen, and Max must stop an extraterrestrial who plans to open a gateway that leads to an alien invasion.
18
Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets (2017)
★ 6.7/10Also science fiction and action
In the 28th century, Valerian and Laureline are special operatives charged with keeping order throughout the human territories. On assignment from the Minister of Defense, the two undertake a mission to Alpha, an…
19
Titan A.E. (2000)
★ 6.6/10Also science fiction and action
A young man finds out that he holds the key to restoring hope and ensuring survival for the human race, while an alien species called the Drej are bent on mankind's destruction.
20
Ben 10: Alien Swarm (2009)
★ 6.2/10Also action and science fiction
Ben and a mysterious girl from his past must prevent an alien threat from destroying the world.