Lyrid Meteor Showers Tonight: 6 Must-Watch Movies to Match the Meteoric Mood
As the Lyrid meteor shower lights up the sky tonight, it’s the perfect moment to pair nature’s oldest light show with some cinematic thrills that mirror its celestial drama. From fiery comets to world-ending asteroids, here are six meteor-themed movies to stream while the heavens blaze above.
What are the Lyrids?
The Lyrid meteor shower, one of the oldest documented meteor events, peaks tonight, April 21 into the early hours of April 22. It typically produces up to 20 meteors per hour, with bright streaks and occasional fireballs visible under dark skies.
1. Moonfall (2022)
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime, Apple TV
When the Moon suddenly drops out of orbit, scientists and conspiracy theorists join forces to stop a global catastrophe. It’s chaotic, it’s loud, and it’s perfect if you want to imagine the Lyrids going very wrong.
2. Meteor Storm (2010)
Starring: Kari Matchett, Michael Trucco
Where to Watch: Free on Pluto TV or Tubi
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A sci-fi disaster flick set in San Francisco, this film follows scientists racing against time as meteors bombard the city. It's a made-for-TV thrill, but surprisingly atmospheric for a quiet night in.
3. Deep Impact (1998)
Starring: Téa Leoni, Morgan Freeman
Where to Watch: Paramount+, Amazon Prime
What if the government knew a deadly comet was coming—and tried to keep it quiet? Deep Impact blends personal stories with planetary-scale stakes, and the ending is unexpectedly hopeful.
4. Greenland (2020)
Starring: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime
As comet fragments rain down, a family struggles to reach a secret government bunker. It's raw, emotional, and very grounded in what panic might actually feel like.
5. Armageddon (1998)
Starring: Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck
Where to Watch: Disney+, Apple TV
A team of oil drillers-turned-astronauts must destroy an asteroid before it wipes out Earth. It's pure Hollywood with big action, a big heart, and one unforgettable Aerosmith soundtrack.
6. Don't Look Up (2021)
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, Meryl Streep
Where to Watch: Netflix
This dark satire mirrors the absurdity of public and political response to an extinction-level asteroid. If the Lyrids have you thinking deep thoughts about human nature and misinformation, this one will hit home—in more ways than one.
Final Thoughts: Watch the Sky—or the Screen
Whether you’re wrapped in a blanket on the rooftop or cozied up on the couch, tonight is a night to reflect on the vastness of the cosmos—and our place in it. The Lyrids may only last a few seconds in the sky, but these movies ensure the spectacle doesn’t end when the meteors fade.