It is often said that good stories trump good science. When it’s convenient for the plot line, science will often take a back seat. But the portrayal of science, and scientists in movies is usually filled with blunders and stereotypes. For example, spaceships that make rumbling sounds in the vacuum of space; a scientist who gains extra mass when he turns into the Hulk; or surviving a nuclear blast by hiding inside a lead-lined refrigerator. We usually see science in movies pushing the bounds of credulity, but they can still leave us with many teaching moments. They can also inspire us to learn more about the real science involved.