Top 5 Science Fiction Films to Watch in 2020 In this world of real-life dystopia and chaos, descending even deeper into a fictional rabbit hole may very well be the medicine you need. Check out these cult favorites this year. You won't regret it.  Donnie Darko  This cult favorite is a dark cinematic tale about a teen tormented by the impending doom about to engulf him. Oh, and there's a creepy rabbit.  Akira  After the 1988 destruction of Tokyo, Neo-Tokyo was born in Akira. Neo-Tokyo is a dystopian nightmare plagued by gang violence, technology, and political evils. Two punks named Tetsuo and Kaneda soon become the most powerful beings on the planet. Only Akira can control Tetsuo's evil powers.  Serenity Joss Whedon's follow-up from the science fiction fan favorite Firefly is a "space western" that you will enjoy every time you watch.  Children of Men  Director Alfonso Cuaron creates a haunting dystopian society that has fully fal...