Loving Characters Across the Cosmos
Love knows no bounds, not even when it comes to matters of the heart beyond earthly realms. From the pages of books to the big screen, fans enjoy the allure of alien characters and their extraordinary love stories.
In these beloved novels, TV shows, and movies, romance stories merge with the unknown, creating a celestial bond that transcends galaxies. Whether it’s the tender love between a human and an interstellar being or the destined union of two beings from different worlds, the theme of romance intertwined with alien characters enchants fans around the world.
Watching an alien love story doesn’t just spark curiosity about the potential of alien life, though. According to a psychologist of intergroup conflict, Emile Bruneau, Ph.D., “Film gives us inspiration, and also great hope: If an hour and a half in a dark theater can bring us to tears of sympathy towards an alien group that we have never met, then surely we have the potential to change our feelings about other human groups.”
In this rendezvous across the vast expanse of pop media, explore the most extraordinary love affairs the cosmos has ever witnessed.
Novels
Let yourself feel the charisma of alien characters in literature. As you turn the pages of these novels, your imagination transports you to other worlds where love unfolds in extraordinary ways. Explore the intricate tapestry of these romance stories as human emotions intertwine with extraterrestrial allure.
by Stephenie Meyer
The Host
The Host by Stephenie Meyer is a human-alien love story set in a world where alien souls inhabit human bodies.
by George Effinger
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A Fire in the Sun
A Fire in the Sun by George Alec Effinger is a part of the Marîd Audran series. This cyberpunk novel explores a romance with an alien woman.
by Robin Cook
Abduction
Abduction by Robin Cook is a medical thriller that involves an alien-human hybrid romance.
by Christopher Pike
The Starlight Crystal
The Starlight Crystal by Christopher Pike is a sci-fi romance novel centered around two telepathic aliens and a human girl.
by Grace Draven
Radiance
Radiance by Grace Draven is a fantasy romance between a human noblewoman and a prince from an alien race.
TV Shows
Prepare for an adventure with alien characters falling in love on the little screen. Witness the blend of science fiction and romance as humans find a spark in extraterrestrials. Shocking emotions and connections will leave you on the edge of your seat!
Roswell
Roswell is a sci-fi drama that follows the romance between a human high school girl and an alien who crash-lands in Roswell, New Mexico.
Doctor Who
Doctor Who is a long-running British sci-fi series that often features romantic subplots between the Doctor, a time-traveling alien, and various companions.
Star-Crossed
Star-Crossed is a short-lived sci-fi romance show about a human girl and an alien boy navigating their love amid societal tensions.
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Falling Skies
Falling Skies is a post-apocalyptic sci-fi series that showcases a human resistance fighter who falls in love with an alien rebel.
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Defiance
Defiance is set on a post-alien invasion Earth, where human and alien characters form complex relationships.
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1 is a science fiction series exploring the involvement of the human team SG-1 with various alien species, including romantic connections.
The Orville
The Orville is a comedy-drama series that follows the adventures of a spaceship crew, including romantic relationships between humans and aliens.
Dark Matter
Dark Matter is a sci-fi series where a group of individuals with no memory of their pasts forms connections, including romantic entanglements, aboard a spaceship.
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The 4400
The 4400 is a show about a group of individuals who were abducted by aliens and returned to Earth, discovering newfound abilities and navigating complex relationships.
Movies
Enjoy a cinematic experience where boundaries of love extend beyond Earth. Visually stunning landscapes and intriguing stories of alien characters are sure to mesmerize you. Have a romantic date night with your boo and flip on a movie with an intergalactic romance. Don’t forget the popcorn!
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Avatar & Avatar 2
Avatar is a visually stunning sci-fi film featuring a romance between a human and a native alien on the distant planet Pandora. Check out the sequel, Avatar 2, which became the most streamed movie in August 2023.
Starman
Starman is a romantic sci-fi film in which an alien takes on a human form to fulfill a promise to a grieving widow.
Paul
Paul isn’t exactly romantic, but it’s a comedy movie that follows two friends as they encounter an alien on a road trip and help him find his way home.
The Shape of Water
The Shape of Water is a fantasy romance film about a mute woman who falls in love with an amphibious creature held in captivity.
Interstellar
Interstellar isn’t entirely centered on romance, but the film has a profound connection between a human astronaut and an alien presence. Familial love is one of the main themes of this award-winning movie.
The Abyss
The Abyss is a sci-fi film in which an underwater exploration team encounters an otherworldly species, and a romance ensues.
The 5th Wave
The 5th Wave is a dystopian sci-fi movie with an alien romance subplot between a human girl and an alien disguised as a human.
Species
Species is a sci-fi horror film about a human-alien hybrid woman searching for a mate with whom to procreate.
Edge of Tomorrow
Edge of Tomorrow is an action-packed sci-fi film with a romantic storyline between a human soldier and an alien-fighting warrior.
Who Is Your Cosmic Crush?
Part of the fun in watching romantic films is putting yourself in the shoes of the character. Could you also fall in love with this alien? Open your mind and explore out-of-this-world scenarios as you’re pulled into tales of alien and human romances. Enjoy warm sentiments of love that knows no bounds, even home planets.
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