Top 10 Sci-Fi Comedies – Ranked By Kiwis

We’ve partnered up with Hoyts Cinemas to poll cinema-loving Kiwis on the big questions that define our country’s tastes in movies. Last month’s poll was: What is the best sci-fi comedy ever?

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The resulting Top 10 is as follows, along with quotes from fellow Flicksters about why they voted for that film.


10. Time Bandits

“Classic, Monty Python-esque romp through the ages!” – Sarah H.


9. The World’s End

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“The final in the Cornetto Trilogy is in my opinion the best; it’s layered, suspenseful, creative, heartfelt, whilst not forgetting to be absolutely bloody hilarious!” – Levi J.


8. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure

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“Defined my early teenage years. I knew everyword of this film. Defined ’80s comedy for me.” – Adrian P.


7. Spaceballs

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Star Wars is the best sci-fi film of all time and Mel Brooks is the king of comedy… it was a perfect marriage!” – Mark W.


6. Galaxy Quest

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“Snape with a snail on his head – what could be better!?” – Sarah T.


5. Mars Attacks

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Mars Attacks is funny and has a good story line. Have seen it a few times and always makes me laugh.” – Koia M.


4. Ghostbusters

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“Hilariously funny and deadpan.Excellent body language of the librarian and main actors.” – Rosemary C.


3. Men in Black

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“Great cast of aliens and great rapport between Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith.” – Kwan


2. Back to the Future

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“How can this poll not be won by ‘Back to the Future’? One of the best to ever come out of Hollywood full stop.” – Daniel


1. Guardians of the Galaxy

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“It had everything you could possibly need. Excitement, humor, Chris, and Groot.” – Janine O.