Movies like My Science Project

Back to the Future is an iconic time-travel adventure in which a high school student is accidentally sent 30 years into the past in a time-traveling DeLorean. Its combination of teenage woes, science antics, and a charismatic scientist echo the themes found in My Science Project.

WarGames follows a young computer whiz who accidentally hacks into a U.S. military supercomputer programmed to predict possible outcomes of nuclear war. The film's high stakes and the young protagonist's interaction with technology will resonate with fans of My Science Project.

Weird Science takes the 80s teen comedy into the realm of wacky science-fiction, just like My Science Project. When two nerds create the perfect woman using their computer, viewers are treated to a hilarious and outlandish adventure that fans of zany teen antics mixed with bizarre science will certainly appreciate.

Flight of the Navigator explores the thrilling ride of a young boy who is abducted by a futuristic spaceship. The blend of a young protagonist, time travel, and the exploration of technology makes it a close kin to the tone and content of My Science Project.

Short Circuit introduces us to Number 5, a robot that gains human-like intelligence after a strike of lightning. This film shares with My Science Project the concept of technology gone awry and has a similar lighthearted take on the relationship between teens and their quirky scientific creations.

Real Genius features a group of brilliant young minds at a science university who unwittingly create a powerful laser for the military. Similar to My Science Project, this movie blends the struggles of high school life with elements of science fiction, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.

In The Last Starfighter, a teenager skilled at video games finds himself recruited by an alien defense force to fight in an interstellar war. Like My Science Project, this film offers an adventure that transcends the ordinary life of a high school student, merging everyday life with science fiction.

Explorers is about a group of kids who build their own spaceship and embark on a fantastic outer space adventure. Much like My Science Project, this movie combines the wonder of childhood invention with the possibility of science, making it a captivating watch for an audience with an affection for teen-led sci-fi.