Movies and TvShows featuring "astronomer" theme.

Dr. Ellie Arroway, a brilliant astrophysicist, finds conclusive radio proof of extraterrestrial intelligence. With the help of a billionaire investor, she deciphers a message and builds a transport machine. However, the machine is destroyed during a test run by a religious zealot. Ellie is given another chance and travels through wormholes to a distant planet, encountering an alien who takes the form of her deceased father. She learns that humanity is not alone in the universe and returns home with the knowledge that mankind will continue to explore and evolve.

Two low-level astronomers, Kate and Randall, discover an unidentified comet on a collision course with Earth. Despite their efforts to warn the world, they face apathy and denial. Eventually, the news spreads, and a plan to divert the comet is announced. However, it is revealed that the comet contains valuable resources, leading to a divide among people. As the comet approaches, the characters face personal struggles and ultimately, the comet hits, causing mass destruction. In the end, the survivors find themselves on an alien planet.

Cosmos: A Personal Voyage is an educational TV show that takes viewers on a journey through the wonders of the universe. With a focus on science and technology, it examines various topics such as the solar system, astronomy, evolution, and the human condition. Through stunning visuals and informative narration, this series sheds light on our place in the cosmos.

A mysterious force knocks the moon from its orbit and sends it hurtling on a collision course toward earth. A group of astronauts, conspiracy theorists, and NASA officials must navigate through deadly Swarms, uncover ancient secrets, and sacrifice everything to save humanity from the impending apocalypse.

Six months into a solo mission, a lonely astronaut confronts the cracks in his marriage with help from a mysterious creature he discovers on his ship.

A comet named Wolf-Biederman is discovered to be heading toward Earth, threatening to cause a global catastrophe. As the human race prepares for the worst, a joint mission by the US and Russia is launched to intercept the comet and prevent disaster. However, when the mission encounters numerous challenges and fails to divert the comet's path, the crew of the spacecraft Messiah devises a last-ditch plan to stop the main comet and give Earth a chance for survival, even if it means sacrificing their own lives.

In the midst of an alien invasion, a journalist and his family fight to survive against advanced alien technology and total devastation. Set in Edwardian England, the show explores themes of love, betrayal, and the resilience of humanity.

Professor Brian Cox and Dara O Briain are at Jodrell Bank Observatory, and joined by special guests to bring you the latest news and the best views of the night sky.

Frozen Planet is a documentary TV show that takes viewers on a journey to explore the freezing environments of the Arctic and Antarctic. It showcases the diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and the challenges faced by various species in these extreme conditions.

Children of the Stones is a TV show about a group of scientists who arrive in a small British village and discover a mysterious stone circle with strange powers. As they investigate the stones, they uncover a plot by a pagan cult to gain control over the world through terrifying mind control techniques. The show follows the scientists' race against time to unravel the secrets of the stones and save themselves and the villagers from the cult's sinister plans.

Three young astronomers find themselves in a fight for survival as they navigate a deadly Martian invasion.

In A Fire in the Sky, a small town in Arizona falls into panic as an astronomer discovers that a massive meteor is on a collision course with Earth. As the protagonist tries to convince everyone of the impending disaster, nobody believes him except for the governor. The town experiences mass evacuation and chaos ensues.

A Trip to the Moon is a silent science fiction film directed by Georges Méliès. It follows a group of space explorers who travel to the moon, encounter extraterrestrial life, and escape back to Earth. The film is a satirical take on scientific expeditions and features imaginative and fantastical elements.

Supernova is a British comedy series produced by Hartswood Films and jointly commissioned by the BBC in the UK and UKTV in Australia. It follows Dr Paul Hamilton, a Welsh astronomer, who leaves a dull academic post and unloved girlfriend for a new job at the Royal Australian Observatory, deep in the Australian outback. The comedy centres around his difficulties adjusting to life in the outback and his eccentric fellow astronomers. The first series was released in the United Kingdom and Australia in October 2005 and consisted of six 30-minute episodes. The second series began airing on 3 August 2006 in the UK. The exterior scenes were shot at Broken Hill in New South Wales, Australia. The observatory itself is a CGI creation, according to the DVD commentary, and only a partial doorway was constructed on site for filming purposes.

When Worlds Collide is a sci-fi thriller about a group of scientists and astronomers who discover that a runaway star is on a collision course with Earth. As they struggle to warn humanity and find a solution to save the planet, they face various obstacles and challenges. With time running out, they must race against the clock to ensure the survival of humanity.

After being dumped by their respective partners, an astronomer and a photographer team up to sabotage their ex-lovers' new relationship. Along the way, they discover unexpected feelings for each other.

A climatologist named Jack Hall is sent to investigate a mysterious arrival of alien beings on Earth. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a conspiracy that could have disastrous consequences for the world. With the help of his team, Jack must race against time to uncover the truth and prevent a global catastrophe.

In 19th-century Victorian England, a group of adventurers, including a French woman, a German man, and a captain, set out on a mission to travel to the moon. They face various challenges, including unfaithful fiancées, experiment gone wrong, and a kidnapping plot. With the help of a financier, engineer, and explosives expert, they build a rocket ship and embark on a space adventure filled with mistaken identities, chases, and love triangles.

In H.G. Wells' War of the Worlds (2005), Earth is invaded by extraterrestrial beings who launch a devastating attack on humanity. As cities crumble and chaos ensues, a group of survivors must find a way to fight back and save the world from total destruction.

Clara, an astronomer, embarks on a search for signs of intelligent life in the universe. As she explores the cosmos, she reflects on the question of whether we are alone in the universe and delves into the mysteries of astrophysics and the possibility of extraterrestrial life.