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The 25 Best Time Travel Movies to Whisk You Away from Reality

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Meet Cute (2022)

Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson co-star in Peacock's Meet Cute , a delightful and often dark rom-com based around time travel. Feeling suicidal, Sheila (Cuoco) finds a time machine in a nail salon and decides to go back in time 24 hours. While re-living her first date with Gary (Davidson) again and again, Sheila loses touch with reality and might have destroyed any chance she had with him.

A Wrinkle in Time (2018)

High schooler Meg Murry travels through time and space in search of her missing astrophysicist father (Chris Pine). On her journey, Meg meets Mrs. Which (Oprah Winfrey), Mrs. Whatsit (Reese Witherspoon), and Mrs. Who (Mindy Kaling), as well as a whole host of dangerous beings.

The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)

Based on Audrey Niffenegger's 2003 novel of the same name, The Time Traveler's Wife tells the story of Henry (Eric Bana), a librarian who is able to randomly travel through time. After meeting Clare (Rachel McAdams) as a child, Henry later develops a romantic relationship with her. HBO's recent adaptation starring Theo James and Rose Leslie has reignited the debate regarding whether or not the story promotes grooming , or if it's a timeless romance.

Back to the Future (1985)

'80s classic Back to the Future has stood the test of time, and spawned two equally entertaining sequels. In the first film, Marty McFly is sent to the 1950s in his friend Doc Brown's time machine, a super cool DeLorean. Marty meets his parents as teenagers, and his presence risks changing history forever.

See You Yesterday (2019)

Netflix's See You Yesterday follows science prodigy C.J. (Eden Duncan-Smith), who invents time traveling backpacks. Along with her best friend Sebastian, C.J. uses her invention to go back in time to stop her brother from being murdered by a racist police officer. However, she's also forced to face up to the limitations and consequences of time travel.

About Time (2013)

Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) inherits the ability to time travel from his father, and decides to use the gift to find love. After a failed attempt at romance, Tim meets Mary (Rachel McAdams), but due to several time travel-related mishaps, romance isn't instantaneous for the pair. Written and directed by rom-com aficionado Richard Curtis.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

James Cameron's follow-up to 1984's The Terminator was a smash-hit that cemented the franchise's popularity. In the sequel, a killer T-1000 Terminator is sent back in time by Skynet to kill the future leader of the resistance, the son of Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), John (Edward Furlong). At the same time, the resistance sends a reprogrammed T-800 Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) back to protect Connor.

Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

Four miserable friends reunite after one of them nearly dies. To cheer themselves up, they decide to spend some time together at a ski resort. Unfortunately, the resort's hot tub isn't what it seems, and they accidentally end up traveling back to 1986. The four friends scramble to find a way back to present day. Starring John Cusack and Craig Robinson.

12 Monkeys (1995)

After a deadly virus destroys humanity in 1996, survivors are forced underground. Decades later, prisoner James (Bruce Willis) agrees to go back in time to find the original virus, so that scientists can work on a cure. However, he arrives too early in 1990, and is promptly institutionalized, where he meets Jeffrey (Brad Pitt), an anti-corporate environmentalist. From there, the mystery only gets more intriguing.

Looper (2012)

In the future, time travel is used by the mob to assassinate people, who are sent back in time and killed by assassins known as "loopers." Joe's (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) older self (Bruce Willis) is sent back to be eliminated, but manages to escape before he is killed. Thus begins a twisty time travel epic, that also stars Emily Blunt.

Tenet (2020)

The Protagonist ( John David Washington ), a former CIA agent, is tasked with stopping World War III. Learning to bend time, he attempts to prevent the destruction of the world. Robert Pattinson and Elizabeth Debicki co-star.

Last Night in Soho (2021)

Aspiring fashion designer Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie) manages to travel back to the 1960s, where she meets singer "Sandie" ( Anya Taylor-Joy ). What starts as a glamorous encounter with the past soon becomings a horrifying nightmare. Co-starring Matt Smith.

Déjà Vu (2006)

A top secret organization has developed the ability to see four days into the past, in order to catch criminals. While hunting a terrorist, ATF agent Doug (Denzel Washington) realizes that this new technology might allow him to stop crimes from happening altogether.

Source Code (2011)

An unusual riff on the time travel movie, Source Code stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Army Captain Colter, who is trying to identify the person responsible for bombing a commuter train. Re-living an eight minute re-creation of the moments leading up to the explosion, Colter is stuck in a terrifying loop, until he can solve the mystery.

Mirai (2018)

A young boy called Kun runs away from home, as he feels neglected by his family after the arrival of his little sister, Mirai. Kun accidentally discovers a time travel portal in a magic garden, and is transported into the past, where he meets his mother as a child. Later, he travels to the future, where he finds his sister as an adult, and completely changes his outlook in the process.

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

Aubrey Plaza stars as an aspiring journalist whose latest assignment involves a mysterious classified ad about time travel. "You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED," the ad reads. Mark Duplass co-stars.

Groundhog Day (1993)

Although Groundhog Day is technically a "time loop" movie, it wouldn't feel right to leave it off the list. Phil (Bill Murray) is a disgruntled weatherman sent to cover the annual Groundhog Day event in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. When he wakes up the next day, he realizes that he's re-living February 2, which happens again and again, until he figures out how to stop it.

Needle in a Timestack (2021)

The wonderful Cynthia Erivo stars alongside Orlando Bloom, Leslie Odom Jr., and Freida Pinto in this romantic sci-fi flick. In the future, the wealthy are able to partake in "time jaunting," but the ripples from these changes often cause timelines to warp and change. Needle in a Timestack focuses on a happily married couple whose relationship is jeopardized by an ex intent on changing history.

The Lake House (2006)

Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves star in this completely cheesy but endlessly loveable rom-com that defies time. Architect Alex (Reeves) and doctor Kate (Bullock) write letters to one another via a mailbox at a lake house where they both live at separate times. Despite the time difference, they're able to communicate with one another and forge a relationship via this magical postal system that transcends time.

Predestination (2015)

Ethan Hawke stars as an agent tasked with stopping a deadly attack before it happens, via time travel. Traveling back to 1975, he attempts to find and stop a bomber in New York, but his mission is far from simple. When he returns to the future, his life only gets more complicated.

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Add these titles to your watch list to awaken the time traveler within you. From Japanese animations to over-the-top comedies to dramas saturated with social commentary, these films all have one thing in common: They'll boggle your mind and make you think, while keeping you entertained. But remember, no matter how cool it looks to fly in a time-traveling spaceship, the present moment is and always will be the most important time there is.

13 Going on 30 (2004)

Before anyone tries to suggest that 13 Going on 30 isn't a time travel movie, I'd like to point out that Jenna Rink seamlessly moves between the present and the future, navigating alternate timelines with ease. In this female-led riff on the Big story, Jenna Rink wishes to escape high school and become “thirty, flirty, and thriving.” With the help of a little magic wishing dust, Jenna gets her dream, waking up in the future as a successful magazine writer who looks just like Jennifer Garner. However, she's lost touch with her childhood bestie Matty (Mark Ruffalo), and she can't help but wonder what could have been.

Tenet (2020)

Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi flick stars Denzel Washington's son, John David Washington, as The Protagonist, a former CIA agent enlisted with stopping World War III, which is no mean feat. In order to prevent the world's total destruction, The Protagonist learns to bend time, leading to some pretty trippy storylines. Robert Pattinson and The Crown 's Elizabeth Debicki co-star.

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Meet Cute (2022)

Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson make a delightful couple in Peacock's deliciously dark romantic comedy Meet Cute . Cuoco plays Sheila, a woman having suicidal thoughts until she discovers a time machine in the back of a nail salon. Chronically unlucky in love, Sheila decides to go back in time 24 hours so that she can re-live her first date with Gary (Davidson), trying to create the perfect evening each time. However, the ability to time travel comes with some drawbacks, and the temptation to mess with history is pretty overbearing, especially in the search for true love.

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About Time (2013)

Richard Curtis' About Time employs time travel in an extremely inventive way to tell a (probably sweet) love story; though there's been much discourse around the story's portrayal of consent, or lack thereof. The movie follows Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), a man looking for love, who inherits the ability to travel through time from his father. Using his newfound gift, Tim courts Mary (Rachel McAdams), attempting to build a relationship in spite of any obstacles in the way.

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass star in this intriguing indie film about the possibility of time travel. Plaza plays an aspiring journalist who takes on a very strange assignment involving a bizarre personal ad. “You'll get paid after we get back,” it reads. “Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED.” What starts as an unlikely hoax soon challenges everyone's beliefs about the ability to travel through time.

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Happy Death Day 2U (2019)

2017's Happy Death Day delighted fans with its innovative twist on the time loop comedy. 2019's Happy Death Day 2U takes the concept to another level, and will have time travel aficionados screaming. Having escaped from her original time loop, Tree (Jessica Rothe) finds herself being hunted by the Babyface killer once more. After one of Tree's classmates develops an experimental quantum reactor, Tree finds herself caught in a brand new loop, and she's forced to find even more inventive ways to escape.

Needle in a Timestack (2021)

Needle in a Timestack is a romantic drama presenting an alternate future in which the rich are able to time travel for fun. However, these “time jaunts” have very real consequences, and often send ripples through the lives of the less wealthy. The film focuses on a happily married couple whose relationship is threatened when a wealthy ex decides to tamper with the timeline. The all-star cast includes Cynthia Erivo, Orlando Bloom, Leslie Odom Jr., and Freida Pinto.

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Kate & Leopold (2001)

Kate & Leopold stars Hugh Jackman as a 19th century duke who is accidentally transported to 21st century New York by one of his ancestors. Amateur physicist Stuart discovers that he can use gravitational time portals, bringing Leopold to the present day without meaning to. Stuart's ex-girlfriend Kate (Meg Ryan) hilariously hits it off with Leopold, despite the fact that he's set to travel back to his own time period the following week.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Before dedicating his life to the Avatar franchise , James Cameron was responsible for a plethora of fun blockbusters, including Terminator 2: Judgment Day . Expanding upon the first film, Sarah Connor, played by Linda Hamilton, finds herself targeted by Skynet once again. This time, a killer T-1000 Terminator is sent back in time to assassinate Sarah's teenage son, John (Edward Furlong), the future leader of the resistance. Meanwhile, a reprogrammed, and much funnier, T-800 Terminator (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is sent back to protect Connor. Easily the best installment in the franchise.

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Mirai (2018)

The Japanese animated film Mirai is a dreamy adventure fantasy about a four-year-old boy named Kun, who starts feeling neglected when his little sister is born. Fleeing to the garden of his new house, Kun accidentally discovers a time travel portal. Throughout his wondrous journey, Kun encounters his mother as a child, and his little sister as an adult, learning so much about his family in the process.

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When We First Met (2018)

Noah (Adam DeVine) regrets missing his chance with Avery (Alexandra Daddario), especially when she meets her future fiancé, Ethan, the very next day. At Avery and Ethan's engagement party, an incredibly drunk Noah ends up in a photo booth, which transports him back in time. Hoping for a second chance, Noah uses the photo booth on multiple occasions, but he ends up altering the course of everyone's lives in the process, for better and worse.

Last Night in Soho (2021)

Edgar Wright's dazzling psychological thriller follows aspiring fashion designer Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie), who manages to time travel back to the 1960s. There, she meets Sandie, a striking woman trying to get her start as a singer. Ellie's fashion designs become infused with the glamour she witnesses in the '60s, as well as the darkness she finds there. Anya Taylor-Joy and Matt Smith co-star.

The Lake House (2006)

After demonstrating some intense chemistry in Speed , Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves reunited for 2006's The Lake House , a romantic drama with a time travel twist. Architect Alex (Reeves) and doctor Kate (Bullock) find themselves living in the same house, but years apart. By some magical turn of events, they're able to communicate by writing letters to one another via the Lake House's mailbox. Despite the distance between them, Alex and Kate strike up a romance thanks to their time traveling letters.

Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)

A list of the best time travel movies wouldn't be complete with at least one of the Bill & Ted movies on it. 1989's Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure is responsible for launching Keanu Reeves's career, and it remains one of the most enjoyable films from the era. In the first movie, Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted (Keanu Reeves) are failing history, until they magically discover a phone booth that just so happens to be a time machine. The academically-challenged pair meet some of history's most important figures, who they enlist to help with their dreaded school assignment.

Groundhog Day (1993)

Groundhog Day may belong in the "time loop" sub-genre of time travel movies, but it most definitely deserves a place on this list. Bill Murray's performance as disgruntled weatherman Phil is literally iconic, and the fun begins when he's set to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania for the annual Groundhog Day event. Unfortunately for Phil, his worst nightmare is realized when he wakes up the next morning to find that he must relive February 2 again. The hilarious time loop is made even better by Murray's co-star, Andie MacDowell.

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Back To The Future (1985)

This classic sets the scene for all time-travel movies that came after it. When 17-year-old high school student Marty McFly (Michael J. Fox) hops into in a time-traveling car invented by his scientist friend Doc (Christopher Lloyd), he is accidentally sent 30 years into the past. From the moment he lands in 1955, Marty just wants to get back to the future. So, he embarks on a hysterical adventure to ensure his teenage parents-to-be meet and fall in love so that he can get back to life as he knows it. There are two sequels to the film, Back to the Future Part II and Back to the Future Part III , all of which deserve their own plaque in the time travel movie hall of fame too.

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Avengers: End Game (2019)

The dramatic finale to The Infinity Saga (comprised of 23 movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe), Avengers: Endgame pulls out all the stops. This epic showdown between the Avengers and Thanos uses newly discovered time travel technology to give the Earth's Mightiest Heroes a chance to win another battle. When Ant-Man (Paul Rudd) devises a time-bending strategy to gather all the Infinity stones, he enlists the help of Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) to build a special device to time-jump. But with his new priorities as a family man, Tony is wary of altering history in any major way. So, instead of going back in time, they decide to bring back their fallen friends into their current timeline, five years later. Once reunited, the Avengers assemble to restore balance to the universe.

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Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)

This surreal A24 sci-fi flick is a brilliant take on the multiverse. Teeming with enchanting visuals, the action film features a Chinese-American woman named Evelyn (Michelle Yeoh) who co-owns a little laundromat with her husband Waymond (Ke Huy Quan). She feels trapped in an unfulfilling marriage and is struggling to make ends meet. However, when she accidentally discovers the multiverse, she is granted an opportunity to reach her full potential. While a tale of time travel, EEAAO is ultimately a story of self discovery. Directors Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan (collectively nicknamed “The Daniels”) are the minds behind this epic inter-dimensional adventure, which brings to light the powers hidden within every individual. You may want to consider the advice of one viewer who said, “Don’t do drugs, watch this instead.”

See You Yesterday (2019)

An amalgamation of time travel fantasy, political critique, and powerful family ties, See You Yesterday is a movie you don't want to miss. Produced by Spike Lee and directed by Stefon Bristol, who was taken under Professor Lee's wing while attending NYU's graduate film program, the story features two prestigious teenagers who spend all their spare time working on scientific inventions that eventually lead them to develop time travel technology. When her brother is caught in a fatal encounter with the police, Claudette “CJ” Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith) builds two time machines that can help her and her friend Sebastian (Danté Crichlow) change the series of events that lead to CJ’s brother getting killed. But their experience leads them to time travel's greatest truth: All actions have a ripple effect that can change the present moment in unseen ways. The film critically engages with police brutality and was made by a team of creators of predominantly African descent to bring you this time-travel adventure that will leave you entertained, engaged, and inspired.

Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

Hot tubs have a good reputation for their steamy bubbles and even steamier memories. But what if they also doubled as time travel devices? This hilarious guilty-pleasure comedy features three pals who are caught in a rut in their adulthood, from being freshly dumped by a girlfriend, to being stuck in a dead-end job, to drinking away the sorrows of having accomplished absolutely nothing by the age of 40. Needless to say, these friends could all use a life upgrade. Luckily, when they venture into a magic hot tub at a winter resort, they accidentally travel back to 1986 and are given a second chance at life. Their tumultuous journey through the past leads them to be more conscious about the future. Plus, they have the opportunity to do a few things differently. When the hot tub teleports them back into the present day, each of them is better than they left off. Most hot tubs leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, but this one took it to a whole other level.

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11 Time-Travel Movies to Watch After Netflix’s The Adam Project

I n Netflix’s The Adam Project , Ryan Reynolds plays Adam Reed, a fighter pilot from 2050 who heads back in time to stop the development of time travel. His mission only gets harder after he crash-lands in his childhood backyard in the year 2022 and is forced to team up with his video game-loving 12-year-old self (portrayed by Walker Scobell).

This isn’t Back to the Future : There are no DeLoreans or high-flux capacitors in sight. (Though Mark Ruffalo , as Adam’s inventor dad, does make for a worthy Doc Brown surrogate.) Instead, Adam hops into a wormhole and traverses the space-time continuum to let his preteen self know that the ability to time-hop is a privilege, not a right. It’s a rather heady concept for a family film, but most time-travel movies are about more than just joyriding through history. Whether it’s Joseph Gordon-Levitt playing a time-jumping hitman in Looper or Jennifer Garner aging 17 years with help from magic fairy dust in 13 Going on 30 , movies featuring transtemporal travel often show why we should err on the side of caution when spanning time and space.

If you’re craving more time travel, here’s a list of 11 movies to watch after The Adam Project . A couple quick notes: Since Back to the Future is undeniably the greatest time-travel movie of all time , it’s omitted from this list to make room for lesser-known choices. The prototypical time-loop film Groundhog’s Day was also passed over in lieu of a more recent selection.

You won’t need a science degree to enjoy any of the movies included here. But you might walk away from your viewing experience feeling as if the future is coming sooner than you think.

13 Going on 30 (2004)

Jennifer Garner gives Tom Hanks a run for his money in this Big -esque coming-of-age dramedy about a girl who wakes up from her traumatic 13th birthday party to find she’s 30, flirty, and thriving. She quickly learns growing up is hard to do, especially when you do it overnight.

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Donnie Darko (2001)

After Jake Gyllenhaal ’s titular sad boy narrowly survives a freak accident, he’s left with disturbing visions of a 6-foot-tall rabbit named Frank, who tells him the world is going to end in 28 days. If you don’t totally understand this time-bending film, don’t worry: its stars don’t either . Donnie Darko ’s perplexing final moments are part of its charm.

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Looper (2012)

Rian Johnson ’s sci-fi action thriller takes place in a not-so-distant future where mobsters punish those they don’t like by sending them back in time to be killed by a futuristic assassin known as a “looper.” When one of those hired guns (a prosthetic nose-wearing Joseph Gordon-Levitt) comes face-to-face with his older self ( Bruce Willis ), he ends up on a wild goose chase to save his future without unraveling his past.

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About Time (2013)

When Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) learns he has the power to travel back in time, he can’t resist making a few tiny tweaks to his past. He soon discovers that even the smallest changes have big consequences in this weepy Brit rom-com directed by Love Actually helmer Richard Curtis .

Happy Death Day (2017)

In this slasher film, often described as “ Groundhog’s Day meets Scream ,” a college student, played by Jessica Rothe, must solve her own murder if she wants to live to see the next day.

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

Bill (Alex Winter) and Ted ( Keanu Reeves ) hurtle through time and space in a cosmic phone booth, meeting historical dudes who can help them ace their high school history paper. The best part is that when you’re done with this one, you can keep the adventure going with its sequels: 1991’s Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey and 2020’s Bill & Ted Face the Music . Pretty excellent, right?

Run Lola Run (1998)

Lola (Franka Potente) —who stands out with fire engine-red hair—only has 20 minutes to secure enough money to save her boyfriend from a Berlin crime boss. This German experimental thriller isn’t your typical time-loop film, but Lola’s ability to learn from her past mistakes to save her love will make you happy that she’s running a marathon, not a sprint.

See You Yesterday (2019)

In this Spike Lee -produced film, high schooler C.J. Walker (Eden Duncan-Smith) uses a backpack time machine to save her brother from being killed by a police officer. But altering the events of the past have consequences that not even a science prodigy can anticipate.

Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

This sweet sci-fi rom-com starts with a classified ad from Kenneth (Mark Duplass), a grocery-store worker looking for a partner to travel back in time with. “Safety not guaranteed,” he warns. While some write him off as crazy or paranoid, disillusioned college grad-turned-alt weekly intern Darius ( Aubrey Plaza ) might be willing to risk it all for a chance to roam the universe with him.

Arrival (2016)

Denis Villeneuve’s sci-fi drama , which stars Amy Adams as a celebrated linguist trying to communicate with an intelligent alien race, plays with time in ways we won’t dare spoil here. Suffice to say that the film’s twist ending will make you rethink the entire movie.

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Palm Springs (2020)

Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) found love in a hopeless place: a Palm Springs wedding that they’ve been forced to relive over and over again after getting stuck in a time loop. Both darkly hilarious and sweetly nihilistic, Palm Springs is a unique rom-com for those who don’t want to admit they like rom-coms.

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Best Time Travel Movies 2022

Time travel movies have always been a popular genre in the film industry, as they allow audiences to escape reality and explore the possibilities of traveling through time. From classics like “Back to the Future” to modern hits like “Looper,” time travel movies continue to captivate audiences with their intriguing plots and mind-bending concepts.

In 2022, there are several exciting time travel movies set to release, each offering a unique take on the concept of time travel. From action-packed thrillers to heartwarming dramas, there is something for everyone in the world of time travel movies. In this article, we will explore the best time travel movies of 2022, along with 13 song examples that perfectly capture the essence of each film.

1. “The Adam Project” (2022)

Starring Ryan Reynolds, “The Adam Project” follows a man who travels back in time to seek help from his 13-year-old self. The film is a blend of action, comedy, and heartwarming moments, making it a must-watch for fans of time travel movies. The song “Time After Time” by Cyndi Lauper perfectly captures the emotional journey of the characters in the film.

2. “The Flash” (2022)

Based on the popular DC Comics character, “The Flash” follows Barry Allen as he travels back in time to prevent a tragedy from occurring. The film is filled with action-packed sequences and jaw-dropping visual effects, making it a thrilling watch for fans of superhero movies. The song “Back in Time” by Pitbull is a perfect match for the fast-paced nature of the film.

3. “Blink of an Eye” (2022)

“Blink of an Eye” follows a group of friends who discover a time machine and decide to travel back in time to fix their past mistakes. The film is a mix of comedy and drama, with a touch of romance thrown in for good measure. The song “Don’t Stop Believin'” by Journey perfectly captures the hopeful spirit of the characters as they embark on their time-traveling adventure.

4. “Infinite Storm” (2022)

Starring Naomi Watts, “Infinite Storm” tells the story of a woman who finds herself trapped in a time loop during a deadly storm. As she relives the same day over and over again, she must unravel the mystery of the storm in order to break free. The song “Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce perfectly captures the sense of urgency and repetition in the film.

5. “The Blue Butterfly” (2022)

“The Blue Butterfly” follows a young boy who discovers a magical butterfly that grants him the power to travel through time. As he embarks on a journey to save his dying mother, he must confront his past and make difficult choices that will shape his future. The song “Butterfly” by Crazy Town adds a whimsical touch to the film’s fantastical elements.

6. “The Time Traveler’s Wife” (2022)

Based on the best-selling novel, “The Time Traveler’s Wife” follows a man who uncontrollably travels through time and the woman who loves him unconditionally. The film explores themes of love, loss, and destiny, making it a poignant and emotional watch. The song “Time After Time” by Eva Cassidy perfectly captures the bittersweet romance at the heart of the film.

7. “Time Loop” (2022)

“Time Loop” follows a group of strangers who find themselves trapped in a time loop, forced to relive the same day over and over again. As they band together to unravel the mystery of their predicament, they discover the true power of friendship and perseverance. The song “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor adds a touch of empowerment to the film’s message of resilience.

8. “Timeless” (2022)

“Timeless” follows a scientist who invents a time machine and must race against time to prevent a catastrophic event from occurring. As he navigates the complexities of time travel, he must confront his own past and make difficult choices that will shape the future of humanity. The song “Time” by Pink Floyd perfectly captures the grandeur and mystery of the film’s premise.

9. “Parallel” (2022)

“Parallel” follows a group of friends who stumble upon a parallel universe where time moves differently. As they explore this new world, they must confront their own inner demons and make choices that will forever alter their lives. The song “Parallel Universe” by Red Hot Chili Peppers adds a touch of rock and roll to the film’s sci-fi elements.

10. “Time Capsule” (2022)

“Time Capsule” follows a group of students who discover a time capsule buried in their school’s backyard, containing clues to a mysterious disappearance that occurred decades ago. As they unravel the secrets of the past, they must confront their own fears and insecurities in order to move forward. The song “Time Is on My Side” by The Rolling Stones perfectly captures the nostalgia and mystery of the film.

11. “The Time Machine” (2022)

Based on the classic novel by H.G. Wells, “The Time Machine” follows a scientist who invents a machine that allows him to travel through time. As he explores different eras of history, he must confront the consequences of his actions and make difficult choices that will forever alter the course of time. The song “Time Warp” from The Rocky Horror Picture Show adds a touch of campy fun to the film’s serious themes.

12. “Timeless Love” (2022)

“Timeless Love” follows a couple who are torn apart by a tragic accident, only to be reunited through the power of time travel. As they navigate the complexities of love and loss, they must confront their own past mistakes and make choices that will shape their future together. The song “Time of My Life” by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes perfectly captures the emotional journey of the characters in the film.

13. “Time Heist” (2022)

“Time Heist” follows a group of thieves who use a time machine to pull off the ultimate heist, stealing priceless artifacts from different eras of history. As they navigate the dangers of time travel, they must confront their own moral dilemmas and make choices that will forever alter the course of their lives. The song “Time Is Running Out” by Muse adds a touch of urgency to the film’s high-stakes plot.

Common Questions:

1. What is the best time travel movie of all time?

– This is subjective and can vary depending on personal preferences. Some popular choices include “Back to the Future,” “Groundhog Day,” and “The Terminator.”

2. Are there any time travel movies for kids?

– Yes, there are several time travel movies that are suitable for children, such as “Meet the Robinsons,” “Mr. Peabody & Sherman,” and “The Magic School Bus.”

3. What are some common themes in time travel movies?

– Common themes in time travel movies include the consequences of altering the past, the power of love and redemption, and the exploration of destiny and fate.

4. Are there any time travel movies based on true stories?

– While most time travel movies are works of fiction, there are some that are based on true events or inspired by real-life phenomena, such as “The Philadelphia Experiment” and “Project Almanac.”

5. What are some famous quotes from time travel movies?

– Some famous quotes from time travel movies include “Great Scott!” from “Back to the Future” and “I’ll be back” from “The Terminator.”

6. Can time travel movies be scientifically accurate?

– While the concept of time travel is purely theoretical, some movies strive to incorporate scientific concepts and theories into their narratives, such as “Interstellar” and “Primer.”

7. Are there any time travel movies with a female protagonist?

– Yes, there are several time travel movies that feature strong female protagonists, such as “About Time,” “Predestination,” and “Safety Not Guaranteed.”

8. What are some time travel movies that explore alternate timelines?

– Movies like “Looper,” “The Butterfly Effect,” and “Donnie Darko” explore the concept of alternate timelines and the butterfly effect of changing the past.

9. Are there any time travel movies that focus on the future?

– Yes, there are several time travel movies that take place in the future, such as “12 Monkeys,” “Timecop,” and “The Time Machine.”

10. What are some time travel movies that blend genres?

– Movies like “Hot Tub Time Machine,” “Midnight in Paris,” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure” blend comedy, romance, and sci-fi elements to create a unique time travel experience.

11. Are there any time travel movies that explore the concept of parallel universes?

– Movies like “The One,” “Coherence,” and “Another Earth” explore the concept of parallel universes and the multiverse theory.

12. What are some time travel movies that feature time loops?

– Movies like “Groundhog Day,” “Edge of Tomorrow,” and “Happy Death Day” feature characters trapped in time loops, forced to relive the same day over and over again.

13. Are there any time travel movies that focus on the philosophical implications of time travel?

– Movies like “Primer,” “Timecrimes,” and “Triangle” delve into the ethical and philosophical implications of time travel, exploring questions of free will and determinism.

14. What are some underrated time travel movies that are worth watching?

– Some underrated time travel movies worth watching include “Time Lapse,” “Predestination,” and “Safety Not Guaranteed,” which offer unique twists on the genre.

In conclusion, time travel movies continue to captivate audiences with their intriguing plots, complex characters, and mind-bending concepts. Whether you’re a fan of action-packed thrillers or heartwarming dramas, there is something for everyone in the world of time travel movies. From classic favorites like “Back to the Future” to modern hits like “The Flash,” there is no shortage of time travel adventures to explore in 2022. So grab your popcorn, sit back, and prepare to embark on a journey through time like never before.

Final Thoughts:

Time travel movies come in a variety of genres, from action-packed thrillers to heartwarming romances. Each film offers a unique take on the concept of time travel, exploring themes of love, loss, and destiny in creative and thought-provoking ways. Whether you’re a fan of science fiction, fantasy, or drama, there is a time travel movie out there for you. So sit back, relax, and let these cinematic journeys through time transport you to new and exciting worlds.

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20. Timecop (1994)

Regardless of what anyone says, I believe in my heart that Timecop was greenlit because someone showed a studio executive a picture of Jean-Claude Van Damme and said the word “Timecop” out loud, at which point they had to throw a script together as quickly as possible. Nothing about Timecop makes sense. It is the most 90s film ever made.

19. Tenet (2020)

I have to be careful here, because Tenet might not be a time-travel movie. Certainly time passes in it and some of the people are going backwards in time in it. But I’ve seen this movie twice now, and it mainly just seems to be about people mumbling everything, except for Kenneth Branagh, who gets to shout very loudly three times. Anyway, here it is.

18. Cavegirl (1985)

Finally, a film that uses time-travel for the correct reason; to allow a horny 1980s high school student to go back to prehistory so that he can convince a smoking hot, bikini-wearing cavegirl to have it off with him. You will note I’ve ranked this above Tenet .

17. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999)

Weird to think that Austin Powers was originally a fish-out-of-water comedy, in which the promiscuous titular character had to navigate the (then) uptight world of the 1990s. That all fell apart for the sequel, where Powers was sent back to the 60s to shout his catchphrases at people who actually appreciated them. That makes it a time-travel movie, right?

16. The Butterfly Effect (2004)

God, this film. In summary: Ashton Kutcher plays a man who experiences blackouts, only to learn some years later that he can travel back in time and inhabit his younger self’s mind during the blackouts. But in doing so, he unleashes a world of unintended consequences. He becomes a murderer and loses limbs. Seek out the director’s cut if you can, because it ends with Kutcher’s character deliberately strangling himself in the womb with his umbilical cord. No, really.

15. The Tomorrow War (2021)

Wherein Chris Pratt is drafted into a war that takes place 26 years later, because the invading aliens have already killed all the soldiers who were alive at the time. It’s a great premise for a film – we all pay the price for the actions of other generations – let down by a truly confusing ending. Admit it, you forgot this film even existed, even though it cost $200m to make and only came out 18 months ago.

14. The Time Travelers (1964)

A 1964 movie made on the cheap with genuinely terrible effects, The Time Travelers is about a group of scientists who travel to the future, fight some mutants and then return. What sets it apart, though, is its crazed ending. The film ends with the scientists venturing into the distant future, whereupon the film plays through again, faster and faster and faster until it cuts away to a still of the galaxy. Are they trapped in a loop? Is free will an illusion? Did the producers just run out of money? We may never know.

13. The Adam Project (2022)

In which a young boy’s life is turned upside down when he is visited by an older version of himself from the future. The good news? He grows up to be a fighter pilot. The bad news? He also grows up to have all the cadences and surface-level snarky patter of Ryan Reynolds. What follows is a buddy movie where the two buddies are the same person.

12. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

So seminal that it was namechecked in Avengers: Endgame . A flat-out comedy that primarily exists to allow a bunch of middle-aged men to act like teenagers, Hot Tub Time Machine is a film about an enchanted Jacuzzi that sends people back to the mid-1980s. Possibly a bit too bawdy for its own good, there’s a hint of a message about the unreliability of nostalgia here.

11. Flight of the Navigator (1986)

This family film involves a young boy who goes missing in a Fort Lauderdale ravine, only to show up eight years later having not aged. There are UFOs and rubbery little creatures and whatnot, but there’s a real emotional wallop to the moment when the boy realises that the world has moved on without him, right down to the scene (that plays out like a horror movie) where the boy realises that his parents have become unrecognisably ancient, even though they are probably only in their early 40s.

10. Primer (2004)

Some see Shane Carruth’s Primer as the gold standard of what a time-travel film should be. It’s the sort of movie that seems unnervingly realistic, from the down-at-heel engineers to the unshowy nature of time travel itself, where people in effect just get in and out of some boxes. Almost entirely unwilling to explain itself, for years Primer fans have come to rely on a series of graphs and charts to figure out what the film actually is.

9. Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

A time-travel movie that may or may not have any actual time-travel in it, Colin Trevorrow’s Safety Not Guaranteed is a delicate wonder of a thing. A man places an ad in a magazine asking for a time-travel companion – “Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before” – and the respondents slowly come to realise that all is not quite as it seems.

8. Planet of the Apes (1968)

If you haven’t seen Planet of the Apes, then the fact that I’ve put it on a list of time-travel movies is probably quite a heavy spoiler, and for that I’m sorry. But what a reveal this is – what seems at first like a silly movie about Charlton Heston being persecuted by some monkeys quickly becomes something darker and much more sinister. That new Adam Driver movie probably could have achieved something similar, if it hadn’t blabbed its big secret in the trailer.

7. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

Endgame is a lot, so much so that it is effectively a time-travel movie bookended by two entirely separate movies. And, yes, it takes a lot of liberties with time-travel, from Tony Stark’s “Huh, I did it” invention to the lazy referencing of other time-travel movies as a shorthand for what the characters can do. Nevertheless, when they get to it, the film nails it. The Battle of New York is the obvious highlight, with Captain America fighting Captain America and the Hulk embarrassed by his unreconstructed former self, but the heart of the film really comes when Tony meets his father as a man and learns to let go of the past.

6. Interstellar (2014)

Interstellar is also a lot. But at its core is a simple ethical quandary: would you try to save the world if it meant missing your children’s entire lives? Matthew McConaughey has to touch down on a planet during a space trip. The problem is that every hour he spends there is equal to seven years on Earth. Is the trip important enough for him to miss seeing the wonder of his children grow into adults? Technically, if you want to be fussy about this, Interstellar is a time dilation movie rather than a time-travel movie. But it gets a pass, largely because McConaughey sells the agony of the moment so beautifully.

5. Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

There are times when Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure feels like it was written by a toddler off his face on pop. But that’s a deliberate ploy, a way to camouflage all the careful rigour that underpins the script. The lead characters are initially reluctant to embark on their time-travel adventure, until they’re visited by versions of themselves from the near future who compel them to do it; a beautiful and hilarious example of predestination in action. Extra points are awarded thanks to the film’s total lack of interest in consequences. Swiping Abraham Lincoln and Napoleon from their respective eras has no bearing on world history whatsoever, which is probably quite lucky.

4. Looper (2012)

One problem with time-travel movies is that the rules always need to be explained upfront. In lesser hands, this can lead to all manner of clunky, stilted exposition. But when Rian Johnson dabbled in the genre with Looper , he gave us a masterclass in “show, don’t tell”. The sequence where poor Paul Dano’s character is tortured at two different points in time simultaneously, with the older version following instructions carved into the younger version’s arm, is arguably one of the most inventive uses of time-travel in the entire history of cinema. All that plus this is Bruce Willis’s last truly great performance.

3. The Terminator (1984)/Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

The lure of the first two Terminator movies were the killer robots running around murdering everyone. But they were very smartly built around a framework of pure time-travel. We only see the future in brief flashes, but what’s important is the present. It is very, very important that Kyle Reese (a guy from the future) has sex with Sarah Connor (a woman from the present), because only that will save humanity as we know it. It’s a hell of a pickup line, but the device also elevates what could have simply been a shonky B-movie into the realm of the classics.

2. Idiocracy (2006)

The smartest time-travel movies use the device as a mirror, telling us more about the times we live in now than the times the characters visit. Enter Idiocracy, Mike Judge’s stinging satire about modern times. An average person is cryogenically frozen and wakes up in the future, shocked to discover that the global IQ has fallen off a cliff in the intervening years. Surrounded by aggressive stupidity, he single-handedly saves the US from famine by suggesting that they use water – and not an electrolyte drink – to grow crops. We are conservatively 15 years from this happening in real life.

1. Back to the Future (1985)/Back to the Future Part II (1989)

The only conceivable first choice. The first two Back to the Future films (the third, which is basically just a western, is far less imaginative) have come to define time-travel as a genre. They deliver a complex set of hard sci-fi rules about what can and cannot happen during time-travel and – miraculously – manage to do it in a way that kids can understand. Good music, cool clothes, a million catchphrases and, in the case of the second film, an unnervingly prescient prediction of how Donald Trump would turn out. Just perfect.

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Best Time Travel Movies (Find Rare Gems Here)

If you’re looking to ensure that you’ve watched all of the best time travel movies ever made, you’re in the right place. Contrary to the usual “best time travel lists” all over the internet, this one is a continually evolving one, and films keep getting added. So do drop a comment with your favourite flick if you don’t see it here. So for time travel films, this is your one-stop-shop. I know some of the classics may not be in the list yet, but it’s just a matter of time. All the titles are ranked based on the BaTTR Score ( Barry’s Time Travel Review Score ), a rating mechanism created to particularly rate movies based on time travel. Let’s go through the best time travel movies ranked in reverse order by the BaTTR Score.

If you’re looking specifically for time-loop films where a character lives the same day over and over again, check this – Every Time Loop Movie .

• – Movies Ranked 83 to 81
• – Movies Ranked 80 to 71
• – Movies Ranked 70 to 61
• – Movies Ranked 60 to 51
• – Movies Ranked 50 to 41
• – Movies Ranked 40 to 31
• – Top 30 Movies
• – Top 20 Movies
• – Top 10 Movies

Best Time Travel Movies: 83 to 81

83. terminator 5: genisys (2015).

With a brand new Sarah Connor and Terminator model, this film tried it’s best to recover the series from the wreck that Terminator 4 was. Sadly, one does not simply mess around with timelines in a way that undoes T1 and T2 and get away with it. After over a decade, it was good to see Arnold reprising his role. I suspect this film might always stay at the bottom of this evolving best time travel films list. You can find a quick discussion about the film here – Terminator Genisys Explained .

BaTTR Score: 1.20 ⏱ Terminator 5 – Why this score?

82. Before I Fall (2017)

A high-school girl begins reliving one day of her life after dying in a car accident. Going through the many time-loops, she understands the impact she can make on the people in her life.

BaTTR Score: 1.30 ⏱ Before I Fall – Why this score?

81. Terminator 6: Dark Fate (2019)

Dark Fate saw both Sarah Conor and T-101 coming back to settle an old score. The movie felt like an alternate-reality version of T2: Judgement Day. Though it was rinse-dry-repeat of the same concept, it still manages to keep you guessing. Some impressive CGI does transport you back to 1991 as you see some very familiar faces in events that never occurred before this film – I know this is cryptic, but I can’t say more without spoiling it. If you’re looking for a quick summary of the entire franchise – every Terminator movie summarized .

BaTTR Score: 1.30 ⏱ Terminator 6 – Why this score?

Best Time Travel Movies: 80 to 71

80. ritânâ / returner (2002).

Returner is a Japanese film that sees a girl travelling back in time, from a dystopian future, to try and stop an alien race from invading the planet. She arrives in the present time and forces a talented assassin to help her with her quest.

BaTTR Score: 1.35 ⏱ Returner – Why this rating?

79. See You Yesterday (2019)

See You Yesterday follows two wiz-kids who invent a time machine and go back in time by one day to save a sibling who was killed due to a mistaken police shooting. They soon realize it’s never easy to change the past without consequences.

BaTTR Score: 1.35 ⏱ See You Yesterday – Why this rating?

78. Synchronic (2019)

This film is about a synthetic drug that hits the legal market, making consumers travel through time. One man goes on a hunt for his friend’s daughter, who might be lost in time. Here’s a detailed breakdown –  Synchronic movie explained .

BaTTR Score: 1.40 ⏱ Synchronic –  Why this score?

77. Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines  (2003)

The third instalment came a decade after the superhit sequel – Judgement Day. The terminators are back from the future, and the filmmakers tried to put a new spin on the film by shifting the attention from Sarah and John Connor to another person by the name Katherine Brewster. It was good to see Arnold reprise his role after a long break. Honestly, this film even ended well, and part 4 should have taken it to the point leading up to Kyle and the very first Terminator. But clearly, an end was never intended for the Terminator Series .

BaTTR Score: 1.40 ⏱ Terminator 3 – Why this rating?

76. The Final Countdown (1980)

This 80s film sees a modern super-aircraft carrier that gets hit by an electric storm that transports the vessel to 1941- a day before the attack on Pearl Harbor. The crew are left the choice to alter history or not. The Final Countdown is an alternate-history film which delivers very well on this engaging tale.

BaTTR Score: 1.50 ⏱ Final Countdown –  Why this rating?

75. Time Bandits (1981)

Time Bandits is a fun fantasy film that sees a young boy joining a bunch of dwarfs on a journey through time as they run into epic fictional and real characters from history. It’s a pretty loaded cast and is a very entertaining movie.

BaTTR Score: 1.50 ⏱ Time Bandits –  Why this rating?

74. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2010: Live Action)

This live-action film is based on a novel by the same name. The storyline has no commonalities with the 2006 Anime other than the fact that they are both on this top time travel movies list. In fact, this film is a sequel to the 1983 flick also by the same name. The movie follows a girl who travels back in time to fulfill her seemingly dying mother’s wish.

BaTTR Score: 1.50 ⏱ The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – Why this score?

73. The Lift / El Ascensor (2021)

The Lift is a Spanish film centred on a couple arguing inside an elevator on their way out of the building. Soon as they hit the lowest floor, one of them ends up returning to the moment they entered the lift. The rest of the film takes us through the couple’s time in the elevator and their attempts to break free.

BaTTR Score: 1.55 ⏱ The Lift – Why this rating?

72. Repeaters (2010)

Three people in rehab suddenly find themselves waking up on the same day repeatedly. While one of them sees this as a blessing, the other two want to stop the phenomenon leading to a cat and mouse chase.

BaTTR Score: 1.55 ⏱ Repeaters – Why this rating?

71. Happy Death Day 2U (2019)

This is the second instalment of the film series. While the first movie was an unexpected surprise, the sequel as in most cases, doesn’t deliver as well. That said Happy Death Day 2U is a fun film with all the characters coming back to reprise their roles with a lovely little twist.

BaTTR Score: 1.55 ⏱ Happy Death Day 2 – Why this rating?

Best Time Travel Movies: 70 to 61

70. naked (2017) / naken (2000).

Naked is a funny time-loop film that sees Marlon Wayans’ character living a one hour loop endlessly, which begins with him waking up naked inside an elevator. It is a remake of the Swedish film, Naken.

BaTTR Score: 1.55 ⏱ Naked / Naken – Why this score?

69. Project Almanac (2015)

Project Almanac follows a bunch of teenagers who stumble upon a time machine in one of their home’s basement. While initially, they use the time machine carefully with many defined ethical rules, as expected, they break those rules. For all the details about this film, you can check this out –  Project Almanac Explained .

BaTTR Score: 1.65 ⏱ Project Almanac – Why this rating?

68. Men In Black 3 (2012)

In this third instalment of the film series, Agent J finds himself slipping into an alternate timeline where Agent K does not exist. J goes back in time to hunt down the alien Boris, who is responsible for the altered history. It was good to have Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles with the addition of Josh Brolin in the mix.

BaTTR Score: 1.65 ⏱ Men In Black 3 – Why this rating?

67. Midnight In Paris (2011)

This is a super-light romantic comedy where Owen Wilson’s character gets picked up by a bunch of people at midnight each night, taking him to the 20s. The film smartly weaves in a variety of characters from history and has a brilliant cast.

BaTTR Score: 1.75 ⏱ Midnight In Paris – Why this score?

66. Time Trap (2017)

This film is a pleasant surprise. The plot synopsis makes it appear like it’s going to be a big blunder but Time Trap manages to turn thing around. The plot is centred on a group of students looking for their professor who goes missing after entering a mysterious cave. They follow him in to realize the true nature of the cave. You can read all the details about the plot here – Time Trap Explained . 

BaTTR Score: 1.75 ⏱ Time Trap – Why this rating?

65. The Time Machine (2002)

The Time Machine is based on H.G Wells book and is the second feature film adaptation of the novel. This movie attempted to create a variation to the original story to make it more fantastical. The Time Machine is the story of a man who goes far into the future. While visually, the movie did well, it didn’t create too much of a stir amongst movie viewers. The 1960 movie is much further below in this best time travel movies list.

BaTTR Score: 1.80 ⏱ The Time Machine – Why this rating?

64. Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

A couple of magazine writers go over to investigate an ad in their magazine that requests someone interested in travelling back in time. On meeting the advertiser, it appears he might be a looney. Safety Not Guaranteed is a favourite of everyone who loves the time travel sub-genre and no time travel list is complete without it.

BaTTR Score: 1.80 ⏱ Safety Not  Guaranteed – Why this rating?

63. Mine Games (2012)

This one is an impressive looper film. A group of friends land up at an isolated cabin in the woods to celebrate their end of college. They find a mine nearby and enter it and unleash evil. It’s not a mindless slasher, so do give it a watch. For all details on the film check out – Mine Games explained .

BaTTR Score: 1.80 ⏱ Mine Games – Why this rating?

62. The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)

This one is a romantic film set inside infinite timeloops. I know you’re thinking Palm Springs (which is also there in this list of top time travel films), but The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things has an entirely different take on the subject. Here’s a detailed article – The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things explained .

BaTTR Score: 1.80 ⏱ The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things – Why this rating?

61. The Tomorrow War (2021)

In 2048, an alien species attacks Earth, and the future humans are unable to contain the battle. They travel back in time to the present, seeking help to fight in the tomorrow war. If you’d like to understand more here’s an article that goes into the timelines of The Tomorrow War .

BaTTR Score: 1.90 ⏱ The Tomorrow War – Why this score?

Best Time Travel Movies: 60 to 51

60. il mare (2000) / lake house (2006).

Lake House is a romantic film that narrates the story of two people who grow close and fall in love over a series of letters they exchange only to slowly realize that they may not be living in the same time. It’s a remake of a Korean film by the name Il Mare.

BaTTR Score: 1.95 ⏱ Il Mare / Lake House – Why this rating?

59. Time After Time (1979)

Time After Time is a hypothetical fantasy story of H.G. Wells (the Time Machine author), who creates a Time Machine, just like in the book. Soon enough, the plot takes a turn towards the pursuit of Jack The Ripper through time.

BaTTR Score: 2.00 ⏱ Time After Time – Why this rating?

58. The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009)

As the title of the movie suggests, the film revolves around a woman’s husband who has an abnormal condition where he uncontrollably travels to random points in time. Time Traveler’s Wife is not science fiction but more a romantic drama with Rachael McAdams and Eric Bana.

BaTTR Score: 2.00 ⏱ The Time Traveler’s Wife –  Why this rating?

57. The Adam Project (2022)

The Adam Project’s plot sees a man travel back in time to team up with his younger self to save the world. As corny as that sounds, that’s pretty much what the film is about. You can read all about it here –  The Adam Project explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.05 ⏱ The Adam Project – Why this rating?

56. Haunter (2013)

Haunter is a horror film that presents a story within loops of time. A girl wakes up repeatedly on the same day, the day before her birthday. As she begins finding out why, she is haunted by other spirits and a creepy old man. Here’s everything you need to know about the film –  Haunter explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.05 ⏱ Haunter – Why this rating?

55. Mega Time Squad (2018)

Mega Time Squad is a hilarious film that follows a small-time crook who picks up an ancient Chinese bracelet that allows him to travel back in time by a few minutes. Things get out of hands when he travels back too many times trying to escape death at the hands of a gangster.

BaTTR Score: 2.15 ⏱ Mega Time Squad – Why this score?

54. In The Shadow Of The Moon (2019)

In The Shadow Of The Moon is centred on a cop on the hunt for a serial killer who resurfaces mysteriously unaged every decade. He obsesses and waits for her to track her down and uncover her identity and origin. If you want to read about this film in detail, go here –  In The Shadow Of The Moon Explained  (it’s got a timeline diagram too).

BaTTR Score: 2.20 ⏱ In The Shadow Of The Moon – Why this rating?

53. About Time (2013)

About Time is a feel-good romantic-comedy film about a family whose male members can travel in time once they turn 21 years old. The lead character tries to utilize it to find love, but over the course of the film, we see him embracing life to the full and learns the true meaning of his gift. This is Rachael McAdams’ second film playing the wife of a time traveller.

BaTTR Score: 2.20 ⏱ About Time – Why this rating?

52. Boss Level (2021)

Boss Level is a timeloop film that combines insane amounts of action and comedy. The film has a great cast – Frank Grillo, Naomi Watts, Mel Gibson and Michelle Yeoh, to name a few. This one is really high on adrenaline.

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ Boss Level – Why this rating?

51. The Door Into Summer (2021)

The Door Into Summer is a Japanese adaptation of Robert A. Heinlein’s novel by the same name. The film is centred on a young robotics engineer tricked by his two partners and forced into cryosleep for 30 years. Check out the complete film details here – The Door Into Summer explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ The Door Into Summer –  Why this score?

Best Time Travel Movies: 50 to 41

50. somewhere in time (1980).

Somewhere In Time is a beautiful love story starring Christopher Reeve, a play writer who obsesses on a photo of a beautiful yesteryear actress and ends up going back in time by 70 years to meet her.

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ Somewhere In Time – Why this rating?

49. 12:01 (1993)

This is a TV movie based on a book by the same name. The word is that Groundhog Day plagiarized the story. Though there was a court case, it was withdrawn. The story sees a man trapped in a timeloop repeatedly witnessing the death of a woman he has a crush on.

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ 12:01 – Why this rating?

48. Happy Death Day (2017)

This is a looper slasher film that finds a college girl reliving the day she gets killed by a mysterious masked murderer over and over again. Happy Death Day is a hilarious take on the classic time-loop film with an intriguing plot. For a loop by loop breakdown of this film, check this out – Happy Death Day Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ Happy Death Day – Why this rating?

47. Groundhog Day (1993)

Groundhog Day is among the first few films that saw massive success in the space of a person being caught in an endless time-loop. Bill Murray shines in this role, and the film’s commercial success set the pathway for many such films after, most of which are on this list of best time travel movies.

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ Groundhog Day – Why this score?

46. My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday / Boku Wa Asu, Kinō No Kimi To Dēto Suru (2016)

This is an adorable Japanese romantic film that follows the lives of two people over a month as they fall in love and begin a relationship. The catch is that both of them are experiencing the flow of time in opposite directions. This film would easily be one of the best romantic time travel movies.

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ My Tomorrow, Your Yesterday – Why this rating?

45. Time Lapse (2014)

Time Lapse is a film about three friends who discover a camera in their dead neighbour’s house that takes photographs of the next day. What initially starts off as fear slowly turns into crazy ideas for each one to fulfill their desires. Take a look at this article which takes you through the plot one picture at a time – Time Lapse Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.25 ⏱ Time Lapse –  Why this rating?

44. Meet The Robinsons (2007)

This film is plain hilarious. A kid steals his father’s time machine to travel to the past but has it stolen. He teams up with a young scientist to help him trace a mysterious Bowler Hat Guy who has big plans for the time device.

BaTTR Score: 2.30 ⏱ Meet The Robinsons –  Why this rating?

43. X-Men: Days Of Future Past (2014)

The X-Men series saw two different casts, the young and old counterparts. Days Of Future Past brought all of them together in one massive movie that saw Wolverine’s consciousness going back in time to stop the creation of sentinels that eventually hunt and kill every mutant on the planet. While the rest of the XCU had no time travel, DOFP secures its place on this best time travel movies list. Here’s a short explanation of the film and a timeline diagram – X-Men Days Of Future Past Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.35 ⏱ X-Men DOFP –  Why this rating?

42. Palm Springs (2020)

Palm Springs is an endless time-loop film that starts off bang in the middle of one of many loops the lead character has been stuck in. Furthermore, he gets a companion who happens to get trapped too. The film delves into romance in the context of an endless time trap. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie and its dinosaurs – Palm Springs Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.40 ⏱ Palm Springs – Why this score?

41. Synchronicity (2015)

Synchronicity is centred on a man trying to prove to his investor that his time machine works. When he realizes that he has been played and will lose his life’s work, he takes a leap of faith through time. For a detailed explanation, go here –  Synchronicity movie explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.40 ⏱ Synchronicity – Why this rating?

Best Time Travel Movies: 40 to 31

40. the jacket (2005).

The Jacket is a psychological thriller in which a war veteran is wrongfully accused of murder and committed to a mental asylum. One of the doctors employs illegal treatment methods on him that has an unexpected side effect. For the detailed analysis, check out – The Jacket explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.45 ⏱ The Jacket – Why this rating?

39. Retroactive (1997)

Retroactive is a classic 90s action-packed thriller that sports time-loops. The film follows a hostage negotiator who gets a lift from a couple. At once, you know the guy is toxic, and things are going to get crazy… and they do.

BaTTR Score: 2.45 ⏱ Retroactive – Why this rating?

38. The Call (2020)

This is an excellent Korean film that sees two women talking to each other 20 years apart. The information exchange causes cascading effects altering the future in unpredictable ways. The Call is gripping because an ally in one timeline may not remain an ally in another. The film’s plot is why it finds a solid spot in this best time travel movies list. Here’s a detailed explanation for the movie – The Call Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.45 ⏱ The Call – Why this score?

37. Looper (2012)

Looper is a science-fiction action movie that deals with gangs in the future, sending people back to the past to have them executed. Each executor eventually retires when he kills his future self. The film follows the lead character (Gordon-Levitt) who fails to kill his older self (Bruce Willis) and the many consequences that follow. This article, with a detailed timeline diagram, will answer all the questions you have about the film – Looper Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.45 ⏱ Looper – Why this rating?

36. Bill And Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

Honestly, we all know that Bill and Ted’s is more a comedy than a time travel flick. That said, the movie has not ignored the causal loop at any point throughout the storyline. A man from the future shows up to help two teenagers pass their history exam by providing them with a time machine. The characters are silly, funny, iconic and bodacious… all at the same time, dude. Some find them too corny, but that was by design and the film sits comfortably in the middle of this time travel list.

BaTTR Score: 2.50 ⏱ Bill And Ted – Why this rating?

35. The Terminator (1984) & 34. Terminator 2: Judgement Day (1991)

How on earth do iconic blockbusters like T1 and T2 be positioned as low as this, right? Before you judge this list, let’s just ask this question – Were the first two Terminator films primarily time travel movies or where they futuristic action films with a little bit of time travel concepts sprinkled in? Time Travel is not the primary focus of the movies. Both films take place in one time with humans and machines appearing mysteriously from the future, after that it’s full-blown action all the way. Personally, T2 is one of my all-time favourite films that gave Arnold Schwarzenegger and Linda Hamilton a cult status, but comparing with the others on this list, it’s barely a time travel movie. However, a list featuring the best time travel movies would be incomplete without mentioning these two films. Here is the summary of all Terminator films .

BaTTR Score: 2.50 ⏱ Terminator 1 And 2 – Why this rating?

33. ARQ (2016)

ARQ is an infinite time-loop film that has a couple waking up in their house to realize that they have a break-in. The assailants are revealed to be from a corporation from whom the lead character has stolen data. The lead soon realizes that he resets back to the point he woke up each time he dies. Over the various loops that follow, the plot unfolds, and we understand the complex nature of the time cycles. Here is a loop-wise explanation of this film – ARQ Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.60 ⏱ ARQ – Why this score?

32. Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)

Yeah, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel is the actual name of the film. And no, it’s not a documentary. The movie is about three socially awkward dudes who go out to grab a drink at the local bar. Unfortunately, the restroom ends up being a coordinate for a time leak sending the guys unexpectedly through erratic points in time.

BaTTR Score: 2.60 ⏱ Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel – Why this rating?

31. 41 (2012)

41 is a hidden gem. It’s an independent film made on a shoestring budget. The plot follows a student who stumbles upon a motel room with a hole in the floor that takes a person back in time by 12 hours. You can watch the full film and read the explanation here – Watch 41 with a detailed analysis . 

BaTTR Score: 2.60 ⏱ 41 – Why this rating?

Best Time Travel Movies: 30 to 21

30. arrival (2016).

People who went to the halls expecting an alien invasion film were most disappointed. Arrival is a science-fiction drama which delves deep into languages and how it affects our thought processes. The story sees a linguist who tries to decode the language used by heptapods who have mysteriously appeared and positioned 12 ships over the world’s major cities. This article analyses the plot in a simplified manner – Arrival Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.65 ⏱ Arrival – Why this rating?

29. The House At The End Of Time (2013) / House Of The Disappeared (2017)

The original is the Venezuelan film  La casa del fin de los tiempos  that released in 2017. It was beautifully remade in Korean in 2017 as  Si-gan-wi-ui jib . These are the original titles, and you can look up the films by their English titles too. The plot revolves around a woman who’s jailed for the murder of her husband and child. She returns after many years to uncover what actually happened. They’re both fantastic films, and you can read the detailed analysis here –  House Of The Disappeared explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.70 ⏱ House Of The Disappeared – Why this rating?

28. La Jetée (1962)

La Jetée is a French science fiction film that presents a convoluted story via a narration over still images. This film inspired the movie 12 Monkeys which took the concept and really did magic with the plot. La Jetée is unique and deserves to be on this list of best time travel movies even though it is a short film.

BaTTR Score: 2.75 ⏱ La Jetée – Why this score?

27. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban (2004)

This is the third film in the Harry Potter series and the only one to feature a little time travel. The story is based around Sirius Black who is the escaped prisoner from Azkaban on his way to the school to kill Harry. While all the other parts of this film-series are completely in the fantasy genre, part 3 played it differently mixing it up with some science fiction and hence finds its way to this best time travel movies list.

BaTTR Score: 2.75 ⏱ Harry Potter – Why this rating?

26. Maanaadu (2021)

Maanaadu is a  time-loop film  that sees a man heading for a wedding getting caught in a political terror attack. The film is predominantly a thriller with some outstanding elements of comedy in the mix.

BaTTR Score: 2.75 ⏱ Maanaadu – Why this rating?

25. A Day / Ha-roo (2017)

A Day is a Korean time-loop film that has a renowned surgeon getting trapped in a loop where he struggles to save his daughter from a repeating accident. As the story progresses, we are introduced more characters and complexity, and finally, the reason for the looping. This Asian film outdoes many of the western productions on this list of best time travel movies. You can read all the details about this film here – A Day Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.75 ⏱ A Day – Why this rating?

24. The Time Machine (1960)

The Time Machine was the first mainstream film adaptation of the book by the same name by the amazing H.G. Wells. The story is about a scientist who narrates his experience of time travel to the future; to the year 802,701. The movie is an excellent adaptation of the book and also adds a good reason to why he lands up in a year so far into the future.

BaTTR Score: 2.75 ⏱ The Time Machine (1960) – Why this score?

23. Edge Of Tomorrow (2014)

Edge Of Tomorrow is a multiple-loop movie based on the Japanese book All You Need Is Kill . The film is centred on a soldier (Tom Cruise) fighting an alien race who resets to a day prior every time he is killed. He eventually runs into a Sergeant (Emily Blunt) who states that she too used to loop. Together they take the fight to the alien species. I must say this film is one of the coolest sci-fi flicks on this list of amazing time travel movies. This article here explains the film and its ending while comparing it to the book – Edge Of Tomorrow Explained .

BaTTR Score: 2.85 ⏱ Edge Of Tomorrow – Why this rating?

22. Frequency (2000)

Frequency sees a man fiddling around with an old radio, and thanks to the strange occurrence of an aurora borealis, he ends up connecting with his father 30 years in the past. 

BaTTR Score: 2.90 ⏱ Frequency – Why this rating?

21. Back To The Future: Part 3 (1990)

This is the third and final instalment of the trilogy by Robert Zemekis. Unlike the first two parts, the film takes place mostly in 1885 and has limited connection to the events back in good ol’ 1985. The story follows the lead characters trying to fight it out in the wild west and travelling back to the future one last time. In case you are wondering why is this iconic film scores so low on this best time travel moves list, don’t worry, this is part 3 we’re talking about.

BaTTR Score: 2.90 ⏱ Back To The Future 3 – Why this score?

Best Time Travel Movies: 20 to 11

20. blink (doctor who 2007 episode).

Blink is an exception, it’s not a film but one episode of the series Dr Who. It’s a standalone episode, and you can watch it even if you haven’t seen any part of the show, which is why it’s on this list of best time travel  movies.  It all begins with one person mysteriously disappearing from a house that has these strange statues called the Weeping Angels.

BaTTR Score: 3.00 ⏱ Blink –  Why this score?

19. Blood Punch (2015)

This is a splendid thriller which involves time-loops. Blood Punch is centred on three people who head to a lonely hunter’s villa in the woods to cook a ton of meth and get caught in perpetuity. It’s an excellent thriller garnished with just the right amount of humour. The filmmakers have really taken the effort to think the concept in the film through. The whole point about a giant time travel films list is to dig up movies like these. Here’s a detailed analysis of the plot and ending – Blood Punch Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.00 ⏱ Blood Punch – Why this score?

18. Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie Darko follows a troubled young boy who narrowly escapes an aircraft propeller that comes crashing on to his bed. He’s soon met by a man in a bunny suit who claims to be from the future and says the world is soon going to end. For a detailed breakdown of this film and its timeline diagram, go here –  Donnie Darko Explained . Jake Gyllenhaal is so young in this one!

BaTTR Score: 3.00 ⏱ Donnie Darko – Why this score?

17. Source Code (2011)

Source code is a multiple time-loop film where Jake Gyllenhaal’s character is trying to catch the bomber responsible for killing hundreds on a train. Before the terrorist strikes again, the government is trying to identify who he is through a cutting edge technology that allows a person to live multiple iterations of the 8 minutes leading up to the explosion on the train. If you would like to read a loopwise explanation and plot analysis, check this out – Source Code Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.00 ⏱ Source Code – Why this score?

16. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006 Anime)

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is a 2006 anime is a lovely romantic science-fiction that follows the life of a girl who suddenly gains the ability to jump back in time. While initially, she uses her newfound powers for some frivolous personal reasons, she later learns how she has affected the people around her.

BaTTR Score: 3.10 ⏱ The Girl Who Leapt Through Time – Why this score?

15. Deja Vu (2006)

Déjà Vu is a film centred on a cop who’s trying to locate a terrorist responsible for the bombing of a ferry. With the help of a sophisticated surveillance system that can reconstruct events from 4 days prior, the team follows the life of a woman who was onboard the ferry. The film combines the time travel sub-genre well with a crime thriller and keeps you on the edge of your seat.

BaTTR Score: 3.20 ⏱ Deja Vu – Why this score?

14. Avengers: Endgame (2019)

I’m pretty sure you’re thinking what a comic book movie is doing a list of the best time travel movies at a spot this high. Well, I can’t say this enough but Avengers: Endgame decided to execute a film based on time travel but had to keep in mind there were 20+ movies prior to it that couldn’t in any way be ruined. So not only did the film have to execute a great story based on time travel, it needed to preserve the prequels. Endgame follows the remaining Avengers trying to bring back all the lives that were lost through an elaborate time heist. For a simplified video of the timelines and the plot analysis, read this – Avengers: Endgame Time Travel Explained .  

BaTTR Score: 3.25 ⏱ Avengers: Endgame –  Why this score?

13. Interstellar (2014)

If you’re a Nolan fan [like me], you’re probably wondering why this film doesn’t feature in the top 5 of this top time travel films list. Well, think about it, would you really call Interstellar a time travel movie? Or is it more a grand space-travel science-fiction with elements of time travel? I’d say the latter. Interstellar is a brilliant film set in a post-apocalyptic world where humans are trying to save themselves by leaving Earth. You can read about the details of the plot and the possible plot-holes here – Interstellar Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.25 ⏱ Interstellar – Why this score?

12. Butterfly Effect (2004)

Butterfly Effect is a concept which talks about how a small insignificant event, like the flap of a butterfly’s wings, can cascade and escalate into a giant storm as a result of causality. The film The Butterfly Effect deals specifically with this idea. The lead character experiences blackouts through his younger life and is somehow able to revisit those very moments and make a change to alter the course of reality.

BaTTR Score: 3.30 ⏱ Butterfly Effect – Why the score?

11. Mirage / Durante la tormenta (2018)

Mirage is a Spanish film which combines the sub-genres of a murder mystery and time travel most elegantly. A mysterious storm connects two people 25 years apart in time, and this leads to the unravelling of a murder. For a detailed explanation of the film and its timeline, you can check this out – Mirage Movie Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.35 ⏱ Mirage – Why this score?

Best Time Travel Movies: Top 10

10. twelve monkeys (1995).

A lot of the mainstream time travel movies with big actors tend to focus on elements other than the timeline and eventually make a mess of the plot, but not 12 Monkeys. This Bruce Willis starrer is based on a dystopian future where a strain of a powerful mutating virus kills most of humanity. A small team of scientists figure that the only way to fight it is to send someone back in time to locate the original source and strain of the virus. You can read all about it here in good detail – 12 Monkeys Explained . This popular film also spawned a TV Series by the same name with events running parallel to the film.

BaTTR Score: 3.50 ⏱ 12 Monkeys –  Why this score?

9. The Infinite Man (2014)

Infinite Man is a hidden gem which is centred on a couple celebrating their anniversary and getting caught in a series of time jumps that takes them back by one year. Most lists talking about the awesome time travel movies tend to leave this film out. The tiny-budgeted movie has just three characters and packs quite the punch with both time complexities and humour. Here’s a detailed explanation with a timeline diagram – Infinite Man Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.50 ⏱ The Infinite Man – Why this score?

8. Triangle (2008)

Triangle is a film based on multiple time-loops. A woman and her friends go on a sailing trip and get hit by a storm. Before they drown, they find a cruise ship passing by and get onboard and soon wish they never did. Unlike other time-loop films, Triangle’s loops have an extra dimension of complexity, and this makes it more exciting. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie – Triangle Movie Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.50 ⏱ Triange – Why this score?

7. Tenet (2020)

Christopher Nolan is the father of Nolan-Time. Many of his films portray time in a non-linear format, either as a narrative ( Memento ) or a plot-element ( Inception ). Tenet is Nolan sitting down and thinking, “what can I do in the space of time travel which has never been done before” and delivering just that. In a nutshell, the film is about a group that is trying to protect the world from extremists of the far future, but you know that is an oversimplification. So, here’s a simplified explanation of the film with timeline diagrams – Tenet Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.75 ⏱ Tenet – Why this score?

6. Timecrimes / Los Cronocrímenes (2007)

Timecrimes is a Spanish film that follows one man who accidentally stumbles upon a time machine and travels back in time by merely an hour. In this short time window, he makes life quite miserable for himself. It’s a hilarious flick that needs your focus and attention as the consequences of the time travel are quite messy despite the humour. Here’s is a detailed explanation of the film – Timecrimes Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.75 ⏱ Timecrimes – Why this score?

5. Primer (2004)

Made within a shoestring budget of just $7000, Primer gives many mainstream time travel productions a run for their money. Shane Carruth wore multiple hats in this film like actor, producer, director, and music producer. Not only is the film super-complicated, but it also sports one of the most believable time travel mechanics in the sub-genre. Check out the detailed timeline-wise analysis of the film- Primer Movie Explained .

BaTTR Score: 3.80 ⏱ Primer – Why this score?

4. Predestination (2014)

Anyone who has just finished watching Predestination has the same look as that of a pigeon with massive digestion issues. Based on the short story All You Zombies by Robert A. Heinlein, Predestination presents a plot focused on packing as many impossible scenarios as a human mind can take within one film. Here’s the timeline diagram and detailed explanation – Predestination Movie Explained . This film is easily the most bizarre film on this list of the great time travel films.

BaTTR Score: 4.00 ⏱ Predestination – Why this score?

3. Back To The Future – Part 1 (1985)

This film really raised the bar for all time travel movies. Everything from the characters to the concept of a time machine in a DeLorean makes this film unique to date. The film is a giant bundle of awesomeness and has put a smile on my face each time I’ve watched it since 1985 (yeah, you have to read that in Doc’s voice). We love you Marty McFly, we love you Michael J Fox.

BaTTR Score: 4.30 ⏱ Back To The Future 1 – Why this score?

2. Back To The Future – Part 2 (1989)

Not only did the film create a fresh storyline, but it also beautifully layered itself on top of the complexities of the first part. Marty McFly and Doc Brown are forced to go back to the same date in the past (as they did in the first movie) to undo something terrible. For me, this film really took it to the next level for a sequel. Even Avengers: Endgame mentions this film because of how they revisit some of the older MCU movies. It’s iconic and soars up high in this list of the best time travel movies.

BaTTR Score: 4.50 ⏱ Back To The Future 2 – Why this score?

1. Kimi No Na Wa / Your Name (2016)

Okay, if you haven’t already watched this film, stop reading now. Knowing even the slightest details about this film can potentially spoil it for you. Please return once you’ve watched this phenomenal film.

Kimi No Na Wa is a Japanese anime directed by Makoto Shinkai. It has one of the most captivating visuals and characters. This film takes creativity in the sub-genre of time travel to the next level. It all begins with some mysterious yet harmless body-switching between two people but a while into the film, it all becomes crazy. If you’re looking for the full explanation with a timeline diagram, go here – Your Name Explained .

BaTTR Score: 4.75 ⏱ Your Name – Why this score?

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The 25 Greatest Time-Travel Movies Ever Made

It must say something, surely, about humans, how often time-travel movies are about returning to the past rather than jumping to the future. As Mark Duplass’s forlorn character says in Safety Not Guaranteed , “The mission has to do with regret.” With all the potential to explore the unknown world of the future, so often when our minds conspire to bend the rules of time it’s instead to rehash the old. It’s compelling to watch a character in a movie do what we cannot — right past wrongs or uncover the reason for or meaning behind the events in their lives, whether they be emotionally catastrophic or merely geopolitically motivated.

So absent is the future from the canon, in fact, that when it is involved, typically future dwellers are leaving their own time to come back to the present. Back to the Future Part II aside, it seems as if there’s something about going forward in time that just doesn’t track for humans. (Of course, you could argue that this is because the present-day concept of bidirectional time travel would infinitely multiply or change beyond recognition any future that may occur, but that’s a knot for another article.)

In any case, the time-travel stories deemed worthy of Hollywood budgets aren’t always straightforward in their mechanics. Some films on this list barely qualify as time-travel movies at all; others could hardly qualify as anything else. There are movies about trips through time but also ones about the bending and fracturing and muddying thereof; then there are those about, as Andy Samberg aptly puts it in Palm Springs , “one of those infinite time-loop situations you might have heard about.” There’s even a movie in which we get only 13 seconds’ worth of time travel, when it functions more like a joke whose punch line hits at the film’s climax.

What these films all do have in common is a fascination with changing the way time works. That being said, the list leaves out movies in larger, more extended franchises in which time meddling is a one-off dalliance thrown into a sequel with little by way of foreshadowing: think Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban , Avengers: Endgame , and Men in Black III . (It also leaves off perhaps the Ur-time-travel movie, Primer , and the quite good Midnight in Paris because their directors don’t deserve the column inches.) We’re looking at self-contained stories using time mechanics from the start, with preference given to those that involve themselves more intently with the ins and outs of time travel; that ask questions about time, aging, memory and so forth; and that try to succeed at it in new and interesting ways. So let’s get to it.

25. Galaxy Quest (1999)

Does Galaxy Quest really count as a time-travel movie? Some compelling reasons argue that it doesn’t: Time travel isn’t a major factor in the plot, and the time traveling that does occur is, yes, only a 13-second jump. But its use of time travel is meaningful insofar as the movie itself is a loving spoof of Star Trek , which makes use of time travel in three films ( one of which made this list ), not to mention dozens of episodes across its various TV iterations. Tacking on time travel as a deus ex machina for the actors in a Star Trek– like show pressed into service as an actual space crew by an endangered alien race is the exact right amount of ribbing in a movie that’s as on point as it is hilarious.

Galaxy Quest is available to rent on Amazon .

24. Happy Death Day (2017)

Pick away at the surface of a time-loop movie and you find a horror movie. Most of the entries on this list are covered in enough feel-good spin to land as comedies, but Happy Death Day stares the horror of the time-loop phenomenon right in the face. (It’s also quite funny.) Reliving the same day over and over is an unimaginably potent form of psychological torture, and adding murder to the equation does little to dull that edge. The film follows a college-age protagonist struggling to escape from a masked slasher hell-bent on killing her again and again while she tries to solve the mystery of how she got stuck in a time loop.

Happy Death Day is available to rent on Amazon .

23. Back to the Future Part II (1989)

Seriously, this may be the only good movie in which the film’s whole focus is using a time machine to travel into the future. The fact that it’s a sequel is telling — the characters already traveled into the past in the first movie , and the filmmakers decided to save “traveling even further into the past“ for the third film in the trilogy. Still, Back to the Future Part II is a fun time that makes great use of sight gags and references, recasting scenes from the first film in the distant future year of 2015 with all its hoverboards and self-lacing Nikes.

Back to the Future Part II is available to rent on Amazon .

22. See You Yesterday (2019)

It’s a dirty little secret of time-travel movies that they tend to be, well, pretty white. Tenet ’s Protagonist aside, if Hollywood’s sending someone through time, they’re almost certainly not a Black person, and for obvious reasons: Most of post-contact North American history is deeply unfriendly to people of color, and the problems a person running around out of time and place is going to encounter are deeply compounded if they’ll likely be the target of racist abuse or violence — which makes See You Yesterday all the more compelling. Produced by Spike Lee and featuring one of filmdom’s most famous time travelers in a cameo role, it follows a Black teenage science prodigy who uses a time machine to try to save her brother from being killed by a police officer.

See You Yesterday is streaming on Netflix .

21. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

No offense to the Back to the Future franchise, but time travel never looks more fun on film than it does in the first Bill & Ted movie. It’s a concept that feels distinctly of a different era, so pure is its zaniness, that it’s hard to imagine anyone concocting it today. The titular duo, Californian high-school students in the ’80s, travel through the past looking for historical figures in order to ace a history project, then bring them all back to the present. High jinks ensue! We get Genghis Khan in a sporting-goods store and Mozart on an electric keyboard. What more could you want?

Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure is streaming on HBO Max .

20. Source Code (2011)

Time-travel-film aficionados know this won’t be Jake Gyllenhaal’s only stop on this list, but no matter. Source Code finds him repeating the same eight minutes over and over as he struggles to find the culprit in a train bombing — with each replay ending in his own death by explosion. For some reason, a romantic subplot is shoehorned into this, along with a bunch of frankly unnecessary technical mumbo-jumbo, but the core idea is a compelling mix of the time-loop movie and the train whodunit that Gyllenhaal is a perfect fit for.

Source Code is available to rent on Amazon .

19. 12 Monkeys (1995)

Some sort of law of nature dictates that every genuinely good idea and/or piece of true art has to at some point be turned into a Hollywood movie. Thank God La Jetée was adapted into something that can stand on its own feet artistically. 12 Monkeys may not retain its source material’s black-and-white look or stripped-down, static-image presentation, but it is a rollicking good time nonetheless. That’s in no small part due to director Terry Gilliam getting the best out of Bruce Willis and a young Brad Pitt, and recasting World War III as a planet-decimating virus. Which, like at least one other movie on this list , “speaks to the present moment,” or whatever.

12 Monkeys is available to rent on Amazon .

18. Run Lola Run (1998)

Unlike almost all of the other films on this list, the terms time travel and time machine don’t show up anywhere in Run Lola Run . Rather, it’s a sort of de facto time-loop scenario in which the protagonist tries repeatedly to pay a ransom to save her boyfriend’s life. In fact, if not for a few key details, it could easily be characterized (and often has been) as an alternate-endings movie rather than a time-travel film. But the fact that Lola seems to be learning from her past attempts with each successive one suggests that she is, indeed, using knowledge gained from previous loops to bring a satisfactory end to this situation.

Run Lola Run is available to rent on Amazon .

17. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

One of the most striking things about Groundhog Day is the mutability and replicability of its core conceit. Perhaps the best case in point is Edge of Tomorrow , sometimes known as Live. Die. Repeat. after its original tagline. It’s the kind of physically grueling movie only an actor as genuinely unhinged as Tom Cruise could pull off. A noncombatant thrust into a war against invading aliens, Cruise’s character finds himself reliving day one of combat over and over, slowly but surely refining his techniques in order to survive the extraterrestrial onslaught. Like the central twosome in the much less violent Palm Springs , he winds up with a partner in (war) crime, teaming up with the similarly time-trapped Emily Blunt, and the explanation for the replay glitch here is actually pretty satisfying.

Edge of Tomorrow is streaming on Fubo TV .

16. Star Trek (2009)

If you could create some sort of an advanced stat to measure controversy generated per unit of interesting filmmaking decisions, J.J. Abrams would have to be near the top in terms of his ability to rig up movie drama from almost nothing. This is a guy whose filmography is like Godzilla rip-off, Spielberg homage, safe reboot of cherished IP, repeat. Star Trek may be his best film, though, a sure-footed reinvention of a dorky sci-fi franchise that made it, well, cool. Somehow, the beauty of Spock and Kirk’s bromance being woven through chance encounters with future selves kind of … works?

Star Trek is available to rent on Amazon .

15. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

There’s a relative dearth of time travel in animated film, which perhaps is a function simply of the fact that it’s less impressive to stage in a world that’s already unreal. If you can Looney Tunes your way through physics, what’s so special about grabbing the flow of time and tying it into a bow? Still, the original Girl Who Leapt Through Time deserves mention here. It’s a beautiful story that interlaces the complexity of time leaping with the intensity of teenage emotion and the thorny process of growing up where the opportunity to redo things leads, over time, to growth — a less shitty Groundhog Day , in a way.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is available to rent on Amazon .

14. Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

She may not be the most famous, decorated, or emulated actress of her generation, but Aubrey Plaza is someone whose personality spoke to the irony-soaked 2010s in a way that simply could not be denied. Her character on Parks and Recreation , April Ludgate, was, by all accounts, created specifically to channel Plaza’s real-life personality to the screen, and she plays essentially the same character in Safety Not Guaranteed . Here, she’s a sarcastic intern at a magazine working on a story about a would-be time traveler and using her feminine wiles to slowly gain his trust. The chemistry between Plaza and Mark Duplass is probably the film’s high point; the subplot about the FBI feels like it was clipped out of a bad X-Files episode.

Safety Not Guaranteed is streaming on Tubi .

13. La Jetée (1962)

At only a 28-minute run time, La Jetée is arguably too short to merit inclusion on this list. However, what it lacks in content (and in, well, moving images; it’s almost exclusively a collection of static black-and-white shots set to voice-over), it more than makes up for in inventiveness and influence, and it would be a travesty to leave it out in favor of more recent by-the-book fare. Tracing the tale of a man held prisoner in post-WWIII Paris being used in time-travel experiments as his captors seek to remedy the postapocalyptic state of the world, he’s sent into both the future and the past and ends up unraveling a lifelong personal mystery while he’s at it.

La Jetée is streaming on the Criterion Channel .

12. Planet of the Apes (1968)

Unlike the worse but more straightforwardly time-traveling Tim Burton remake, the relationship between the original Planet of the Apes and time travel is inexact — technically, the astronaut crew that lands on the titular planet does travel forward 2,000 years, but it’s not done via a time machine. The travel isn’t instantaneous: It literally does take them 2,000 years to get there; they’re just unconscious and on life support. Still, the way the film’s ending handles the iconic reveal is exactly in line with the best of the time-travel canon, the telescoping, mise en abyme feeling of the world shifting in front of your very eyes without your moving an inch.

Planet of the Apes is available to rent on Amazon .

11. Groundhog Day (1993)

The famous Bill Murray vehicle essentially invented the infinite-time-loop genre (and it’s hardly a movie that succeeds on the strength of its concept alone), but the idea at its core is so steeped in the casual misogyny of late-’80s and early-’90s cinema that it’s hard to watch today without cringing. Murray’s character employing what amounts to PUA-style techniques over and over and over in a desperate bid to fuck his hapless co-worker just doesn’t hit the way it did back then. If the story arc didn’t present a guy detoxifying himself of the worst aspects of masculinity in order to be worthy of a woman’s love as the primary way for a 20th-century white man to achieve full personhood, this would be much higher on the list.

Groundhog Day is streaming on Starz .

10. Predestination (2014)

This is probably the most complicated film on the list. Following a “temporal agent” (played by Ethan Hawke) who’s trying to prevent a bombing in 1970s New York, it’s based on a Robert A. Heinlein short story and features Shiv Roy herself, Sarah Snook, in a star-making turn as someone with a complicated backstory and a secret. Like the best sci-fi, the film’s premise raises all kinds of fascinating questions about the titular concept and throws in some interesting musings on sex, gender, and the self in the process.

Predestination is streaming on Tubi .

9. Looper (2012)

Wes Anderson gets a lot of flak for his overwrought twee visuals, but Rian Johnson has a knack for making movies that feel and function like dioramas even if they don’t look it. Narratively speaking, everything here is constructed just so — and there’s a certain beauty in that — but who ever had a profound experience of art by looking at a diorama? Looper was probably Johnson’s least precious pre– Star Wars film, which is nice because the temptation to drastically overmaneuver the mechanics of a time-travel story can lead to disaster. The tech used to Bruce Willis–ify Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s face is distracting, and the third act’s retreat from the postapocalyptic city of the future to the postapocalyptic corn farm of the future is a brave choice that the film struggles to land. Still, Johnson’s vision of a future in which organized crime runs time travel is compelling and well worth a watch.

Looper is streaming on Netflix .

8. Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie Darko is a bit of a genre mash-up. Part high-school movie, part sci-fi flick, part bleak meditation on the soullessness of late-’80s America, it’s nevertheless a weirdly successful piece of filmmaking that makes fantastic use of a young Jake Gyllenhaal, a great supporting cast (Maggie Gyllenhaal, Drew Barrymore, Jena Malone, and Patrick Swayze among others), and an absolutely iconic haunting cover of Tears for Fears’ “Mad World.” Watching high schoolers navigate parallel universes, wormholes, and time travel is a dicey proposition, but director Richard Kelly makes it work, somehow.

Donnie Darko is streaming on HBO Max .

7. Back to the Future (1984)

While it’s clearly superior to the sequel (and leagues ahead of the final film in the trilogy), the original Back to the Future is a bit of a mess (John Mulaney was right , to be honest). Its racial and gender politics are cringey, and the incest subplot is weird (“It’s your cousin Marvin. Marvin Pornhub . You know that new plot element you’ve been looking for?”), but there’s a clear interest in time travel beyond its shimmering surface: the very real addressing of the “grandfather problem” in time travel via the slow disappearance of Marty from his family photo, the accidental invention of rock music, and a genuine curiosity about the nuts-and-bolts mechanics of time machines. Ahh, what the hell. It’s a romp.

Back to the Future is available to rent on Amazon .

6. Palm Springs (2020)

No offense to Gen-Xers and boomers, but the best time-loop movie of all time is Palm Springs . The film isn’t without its missteps, but it’s much more curious about life than Groundhog Day was through the eyes of Murray’s misanthrope. Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg‘s characters, stuck in the loop together, are a perfect comedic match, and their shared humanity makes for a beautiful arc. The film raises questions about what’s worth doing in life when nothing lasts and how to stay sane when every day is the same. Of course, as a sort of polar opposite of Tenet , it benefited from coming out during the pandemic by speaking, as it does, to the experience of lockdown.

Palm Springs is streaming on Hulu .

5. Tenet (2020)

Interstellar wasn’t enough for Chris Nolan, apparently. Tenet ’s legacy may end up being little more than that of the COVID action movie no one saw — a bloated thriller that Nolan fought to get into theaters and bar from home viewing reportedly to swell the size of his own pockets. It really did suffer from bad timing, though, because this is genuinely a quintessential big-screen popcorn movie whose absurdity is all the more palatable when it’s given the audiovisual bombast it deserves. Ambitious in scope as it traces a war on the past by the future (yes, you read that right), Tenet is as enamored of action tropes as it is in bucking them, and its investment in rendering visible the brain-bendingly knotty mechanics of moving through time is laudable, even when the movie itself remains opaque — as impenetrable as the future, as hazy as the past.

Tenet is streaming on HBO Max .

4. The Terminator (1984)

A partner to Blade Runner in the mid-’80s invention of sci-fi noir, The Terminator is a stunning film in many ways, despite the third act’s now-iffy visual effects. While it’s not James Cameron’s debut, and it would go on to be bested by its sequel , it functions as an incredible showcase for an emerging young director who would exclusively make big stories for the rest of his career. Arnold Schwarzenegger is perfectly cast as the relentless, unemotional killer cyborg sent back from the future to terminate the mother of the eventual resistance leader, and the film’s romantic subplot has just the perfect amount of time-travel-induced cheesiness for it to work.

The Terminator is streaming on Amazon Prime Video .

3. Interstellar (2014)

It’s not inaccurate to say Christopher Nolan is a director who’s more interested in scale and scope than in expressing the minutiae of the human experience in its purest form. But in Interstellar, a Nolan movie in its titular ambitions, there’s a core element of time travel wrought not as sci-fi fireworks but as a paean to the sheer force and will of the power of love. It both does and doesn’t work, depending on your capacity for cheese in space, but even besides that, Nolan’s use of time as story arc — the way Miller’s planet functions, in particular — is conceptually masterful in the best kind of time-travel-movie way.

Interstellar is streaming on Paramount+ .

2. Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Whereas the franchise’s first movie spends more time on the question of time travel, in the second it takes a bit of a back seat to the action itself. It’s hard to fault director James Cameron for this decision; T2 remains one of the best action movies of the ’90s and — along with Jurassic Park and The Matrix — one of the decade’s best when for special effects. The groundbreaking T-1000 would honestly be enough to get this movie on the list; a tween John Connor grappling with questions of predestination and the fact that he is vicariously responsible for his own conception feel almost like icing on the time-travel cake. Much as in 12 Monkeys , time travel here is mistaken for delusion, as valiant Sarah Connor, in a Cassandra-esque nightmare, has to battle against the future only she knows is coming. Of course, Cassandra never had access to any firepower stored in underground desert arsenals.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is streaming on Netflix .

1. Arrival (2016)

It’s fair to wonder whether Arrival really is, in fact, a time-travel movie. The Ted Chiang short story it’s based on isn’t about time travel per se; rather, it’s an exploration of alternate forms of temporal understanding. The linguist protagonist, played by Amy Adams, doesn’t travel through time so much as come to experience it differently. Still, the plot ends up hinging on foreknowledge that she is granted not via visions but by actually experiencing her future simultaneously with her present and past. For our purposes, though, that’s time fuckery enough to merit inclusion, and boy howdy does the film deliver in overall quality. Partly, that’s simply a question of the source material. Chiang is arguably the most talented (and possibly the most decorated) American sci-fi writer of his generation. But the source story is not especially Hollywood friendly, and director Denis Villeneuve has adopted it lovingly, borrowing a plot device from another of Chiang’s stories, the more straightforwardly time-travel-based “The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate,” in order to add some third-act blockbuster flavor. The result is a beautiful meditation on love, choice, and courage that packs art-film ethos into a genuine sci-fi blockbuster.

Arrival is streaming on Hulu and Paramount+ .

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The Best Movies that Got Time Travel Right

Making time travel work in a film is no easy task. Here are some movies that got it right.

Let’s just lay it all out on the table: time travel is terribly hard to get right in movies. Done poorly, time travel can be a one-way ticket to a confused and unhappy audience. Paradoxes pile on paradoxes, and nobody feels quite sure whether any of it makes sense . But at the same time, it’s one of the most intriguing subjects tackled by science fiction films.

Update August 21, 2023: This article has been updated by Callum Jones with even more mind-bending yet realistic time travel movies.

Done right, time travel is a source of wonder, a wellspring of mind-bending possibilities and inventiveness. Some films have done justice to the theme and dealt with Father Time in new and awe-inspiring ways. Let’s talk about them; here are movies that got time travel right.

Lightyear (2022)

Though Lightyear may not have been as well received as other titles in the Pixar canon , it still managed to get lots of things right. Chief among them is the film's handling of time travel. Framed as a film that the characters of the Toy Story universe have seen, the story centers on space ranger Buzz Lightyear (voiced by Chris Evans), who has been marooned on a hostile planet for a number of years, and who stumbles across a threat to the entire universe. A key component of the narrative is the concept of time dilation - a phenomenon that has been explored in other films, such as Planet of the Apes and Interstellar , and that here means Buzz's four-minute test flights result in four years passing.

Related: How Lightyear Draws Inspiration From Popular Sci-Fi Films

Consequently, every time Buzz takes a test flight, the people around him age by four years until a full 66 years have passed. This is particularly heartbreaking as he watches the death of his best friend, Alisha (Uzo Abuba). Though it may have its flaws, Lightyear is a beautifully animated film that uses time travel to tell an emotionally heavy story.

The Adam Project (2022)

Netflix's sci-fi movie The Adam Project is another example of a 2022 film that, although it may have had its flaws, knew how to have fun with time travel. Starring Ryan Reynolds as an adult version of the titular character, the film follows a 12-year-old boy living in present-day America who teams up with his future self in order to save the future.

Taking inspiration from time travel movies that came before it, such as the Back to the Future films, The Adam Project is a great example of how much fun can be had when characters come into contact with past/future versions of themselves. Its approach to time travel isn't as tight as some of the very best films in the genre, but it's still pretty solid and stays just the right side of far-fetched to keep things entertaining rather than silly.

X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

The X-Men films took a big risk in 2014 when, after six relatively grounded superhero stories, they decided to tackle the concept of time travel. Inspired by the comic book storyline of the same name, X:Men: Days of Future Past sees the casts of the original trilogy and the prequel films onscreen together for the first time. In an attempt to save both humans and mutants from a world-destroying threat, the X-Men, led by Professor X (Patrick Stewart), send Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) back in time to 1973 on a mission to change the course of history for the better.

Though it could be dismissed as just another superhero sequel, X-Men: Days of Future Past takes its approach to time travel seriously. Director, Bryan Singer, devised a set of rules to ensure that the time travel depicted in the film was credible and grounded. The result is a fun and mature film with an interesting story that doesn't shatter the viewer's ability to suspend their disbelief. With no dangling plot holes and a satisfying conclusion, this is a smart superhero film.

James vs. His Future Self (2019)

Quirky sci-fi comedy James vs. His Future Self , like The Adam Project, finds a lot of fun in having two versions of the same character interact. In this case, the character is James (Jonas Chernick), a scientist with an interest in time travel, who gets a visit from his future self (Daniel Stern), who has traveled back in time to stop his past self from inventing time travel, which he claims will ruin his life. What follows is a lively and hilarious 90 minutes of the older James (known as "Jimmy") doing everything he can to stop his younger self from giving in to the urge to develop time travel.

Sure, James vs. His Future Self is a comedy, but the concept of time travel presented here is logical and plausible. The makers were clearly fans of the genre, which is a huge benefit to the film. Without the clear and thought-out approach to its main theme, the jokes wouldn't land as well, and the audience would have a hard time caring about anything that happens on screen.

Looper (2012)

Futuristic and intriguing, Looper immerses viewers in a society where time travel is outlawed and monopolized by criminal organizations. The story revolves around Joe, a young hitman proficient in eradicating targets after being sent back in time by the mob. Complications arise when his older self becomes the target. Looper breaks convention by introducing "loopers," assassins responsible for eliminating future targets, and eventually themselves to close their "loop," erasing any trace of past misdeeds.

This inventive twist on time travel mechanics sets the film apart. Throughout the movie, consistency in the established rules exemplifies the ramifications of meddling with history and the necessity of preserving the time loop. Rian Johnson, the movie's director, expertly unravels the complexities of time manipulation while maintaining a captivating and thought-provoking storyline.

About Time (2013)

This is not your usual "save the world" time travel movie. About Time presents a unique blend of romantic comedy-drama from the creative mind of director Richard Curtis. The narrative follows Tim, a young man who learns he can travel through time and opts to enhance his life by seeking love and happiness. The film portrays time travel as a hereditary talent passed down through generations within Tim's family.

This distinctive angle deemphasizes the scientific aspect, emphasizing the protagonist's emotional odyssey as he navigates interpersonal relationships and self-improvement. Effectively employing time travel, About Time delves into themes of love, family, and the value of life's fleeting moments. By concentrating on character development and emotional bonds, the movie offers a refreshing take on the consequences of manipulating time.

Source Code (2011)

Thrilling yet innately thought-provoking, Source Code unravels a high-stakes race against time as a soldier repeatedly journeys back to avert a disastrous train bombing. Directed by Duncan Jones, each attempt unveils new clues, drawing the protagonist closer to dismantling the terrorist scheme.

The movie unveils an inventive time travel concept encompassing parallel realities . The soldier's consciousness is transferred back in time to inhabit a train passenger's body, experiencing alternate timelines while retaining knowledge from previous endeavors. Provoking questions about reality, personal identity, and the ethical ramifications of altering the past, Source Code challenges viewers to contemplate the implications of meddling with timelines and the moral quandaries surrounding time travel.

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)

As one might expect from this franchise, Harry Potter and t he Prisoner of Azkaban takes a more magical approach to time travel rather than a scientific one. Nevertheless, the third film in the series still manages to get it right. An adaptation of J.K. Rowling's novel of the same name, the story sees the boy wizard return to Hogwarts, despite an escaped prisoner being on the run. With the help of a magical time travel device known as a time-turner, given to them by Albus Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), Harry (Danial Radcliffe), and Hermione (Emma Watson), must travel back to the past to save two innocent beings from execution.

Related: 20 Most Confusing Time Travel Movies Ever Made

Directed by Alfonso Curón, The Prisoner of Azkaban marked a change in tone for the series, with a more mature approach to storytelling and more grown-up themes. It also received a better critical response than previous outings and is widely regarded as one of, if not the best of the franchise . A big reason for this is the time-travel nature of the story, which allows the film to have a lot of depth while still being highly entertaining.

Timecrimes (2007)

Tense and suspenseful is one way to describe this film. Timecrimes is a Spanish thriller directed by Nacho Vigalondo that centers on a man inadvertently sent back in time, encountering multiple versions of himself and initiating a series of events with severe repercussions. The film ingeniously employs time loops, as the protagonist's past actions directly impact the future.

As the plot progresses, viewers witness the outcomes of his choices and the difficulties of navigating time loops. Delving into the ethical conundrums tied to time travel, Timecrimes examines the extremes one might go to rectify errors and the unforeseen consequences of their efforts. The film poses a thought-provoking investigation of temporal manipulation and its influence on personal accountability .

12 Monkeys (1995)

12 Monkeys is a criminally underrated sci-fi epic directed by Terry Gilliam of Monty Python fame. Inspired by Chris Marker's La Jetée (see below), the film is set in a dystopian future in which the bulk of humanity has been wiped out by a deadly virus, and the survivors live underground. The plot centers around James Cole (played by Bruce Willis), a prisoner who is sent back in time to gather information about the origins of the virus in order to prevent its spread.

Despite its complex structure, 12 Monkeys manages to avoid the confusing timeline trickery of so many other films like it. It's funny, too, as you might expect from a project helmed by Terry Gilliam.

Donnie Darko (2001)

Donnie Darko deals with time in very peculiar ways. It may not even seem like a time travel movie, properly speaking. And in a sense, it’s not one, but it shows what happens when people communicate with earlier versions of themselves and others. It gets weird, too: there are portals, a stray jet engine, and tangent universes at play. According to CinemaBlend , the director's cut has more information on how time travel functions in Donnie Darko , while the theatrical cut presents a simplified version.

Whichever you choose, the key to understanding the film's treatment of time is an in-universe book called "The Philosophy of Time Travel," which lays out pretty clear rules for how it all works.

Interstellar (2014)

Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar made everyone feel like they needed a degree in theoretical physics to understand its story. Confusing? Maybe — but close inspection reveals a film grounded in some pretty hardcore science . Once you wrap your head around its trickier concepts, Interstellar offers a fresh vision of time travel that doesn’t rely on fantastical time machines or magic. In a particularly excellent sequence, we see what happens when you spend time on a planet where one hour equals seven years on Earth.

Primer (2004)

Enigmatic director Shane Carruth is known for his puzzling concept films, and Primer was his debut feature. Hailed as one of the most realistic movies about time travel , Primer aimed at scientific accuracy, and Carruth made use of his background in engineering and mathematics when developing the film's time travel technology.

Related: The Strangest Explanations of Time Travel in Movies, Ranked

It may not be entirely realistic, but it is far more believable than your average science fiction movie. If you can avoid getting lost in its lengthy technical dialogues, you'll find that this low-budget brainteaser of a film is very much worth your time.

La Jetée (1962)

La Jetée is a classic example of French New Wave cinema from the singular mind of Chris Marker. Clocking in at just 28 minutes and made up entirely of static photographs, this no-budget gem was the primary inspiration for Terry Gilliam's 12 Monkeys .

With its apocalyptic vision of a post-World War III future and its strikingly inventive editing, La Jetée has long been considered one of the greatest movies about time travel ever made. The fact that Chris Marker accomplished all this with still images just boggles the mind.

The Terminator (1984)

What makes The Terminator 's approach to time travel so effective are the wildly high stakes of its premise. It sounds strange on paper: an AI-driven force of machines known as Skynet sends a cyber-assassin back in time to target and kill one unassuming young waitress named Sarah Connor, while the human-led resistance sends an operative of their own to stop this from happening.

Well, it turns out that the entire future of the human race rests on Sarah Connor's (again, unassuming) shoulders. Master director James Cameron makes this setup work and tells a new kind of time travel story in the process.

Tenet (2020)

Tenet is infamous for its convoluted portrayal of a process known as time inversion. A quick online search reveals dozens of articles offering explanations to confused viewers ( see GQ for a particularly lucid example ). But the concept of inversion does make a kind of weird sense — reverse entropy, and you essentially reverse time. Once you see what Christopher Nolan is going for, Tenet becomes one of the few movies to imagine a completely new version of time travel, one in which people and objects can literally move backward through time.

Back to the Future (1985)

Including Back to the Future on this list feels a little bit like cheating, as it set the gold standard for every time travel movie to follow. It's more comical than the films listed above, but this doesn't make its approach to time travel any less successful. It does an excellent job of establishing the rules of its world and following them consistently throughout the story. Also, the idea of a time machine built into a car (the iconic DeLorean) was innovative in the best possible way.

Intricately depicting time travel on screen remains an arduous task. Filmmakers need to achieve an equilibrium between maintaining internal consistency and captivating audiences with enthralling stories. The films mentioned in this list have masterfully overcome this obstacle, each presenting a distinct interpretation of the time travel concept while adhering to their established rules.

Delve into these cinematic masterpieces and savor the inventiveness and resourcefulness behind their time travel mechanisms. Venturing into these film odysseys through time allows viewers to grasp the intricacies and potential repercussions of altering the past, present, and future. Make yourself comfortable, and brace for an exhilarating journey into the realm of time travel, conjured by some of the most visionary filmmakers in the industry.

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Umumnya, hampir semua film time travel bergenre science fiction. Maka dari itu, istilah ilmiah dan teknologi canggih sering dihadirkan dalam filmnya. Meskipun demikian, film time travel terbaik tidak hanya membaha mengenai penjelajahan waktu saja. Bila ingin tontonan yang seru, film tentang time travel  dengan genre aksi dapat ditonton. 

Film perjalanan waktu dengan genre aksi menghadirkan adegan ledakan, pertarungan, hingga kejar-kejaran. Unsur ini biasanya memangkas porsi dialog dan menggantinya dengan adegan yang keren. Beberapa film tentang time travel dengan aksi adalah Deadpool 2, Blade Runner 2049, X-Men: Days of Future Past. 

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Berbicara soal film tema  time travel , alurnya pasti cenderung rumit karena hukum sebab-akibat dari manipulasi waktu. Tetapi, jika Anda ingin menonton film yang mendebarkan hati, pilihlah yang memiliki subgenre romantis. Film tentang  time travel bergenre romantis biasanya ceritanya dibuat lebih simpel dan mudah dimengerti.  

Film time travel terbaru biasanya suka menyelipkan scene-scene romantis yang dapat Anda nikmati. Ditambah lagi pemeran dari film ini merupakan tokoh terkenal yang memikat mata. Contoh film time travel dengan adegan romantis seperti My Perfect Stranger, Back to 1989, dan Midnight in Paris.

Bikin bernostalgia dengan film setting masa lalu

Tidak sedikit penikmat film yang menggemari latar masa lalu. Tidak jarang pula  time travel film  yang menghadirkan latar ini. Namun, eranya tentu berbeda-beda tergantung pada filmnya. Ada yang mengajak Anda kembali ke era 90-an, 50-an, bahkan 20-an.

Untuk mengetahui latar film, Anda bisa membaca sinopsisnya . Tahun rilisnya juga bisa menentukan latar . Sebagai contoh, sebuah film yang rilis pada 2010 menggunakan latar 20 tahun sebelumnya. Artinya, latar film tersebut adalah era 90-an.

Ciri khas utama dari latar masa lalu adalah teknologi yang belum mendominasi . Era 90-an pun belum semodern sekarang. Jadi, filmnya bisa saja mengajak Anda bernostalgia dengan hal-hal yang Anda alami pada masa kecil. 

Suka berimajinasi bebas? Nikmatilah film dengan setting masa depan

Selain masa lalu, ada juga penggemar film berlatar masa depan. Latar ini memang sering menampilkan teknologi yang lebih canggih dari masa kini. Jadi, tidak heran bila penonton menantikan hal-hal baru apa saja dalam latar yang ditampilkan filmnya.

Perlu diketahui, masa depan dalam film bisa saja telah dilewati masa kini . Sebagai contoh, sebuah film yang rilis pada 1985 menggunakan latar 30 tahun setelahnya . Kehidupan yang ditampilkan filmnya bisa berbeda dengan situasi masa kini. Teknologi dalam filmnya tak jarang jauh lebih canggih dari yang benar-benar eksis sekarang.

Bagaimanapun juga, film time travel berlatar masa depan dalam berbagai versi dimaksudkan untuk membuat mata Anda terpana. Mobil terbang, pesawat luar angkasa, sampai robot, semua bisa Anda saksikan dalam filmnya. 

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KIsah seru dua orang asing yang sama-sama kembali ke masa lalu

Apa jadinya ketika dua orang yang asing bertemu di kurun waktu yang sama tanpa sengaja? Hal ini diceritakan dalam film time travel terpopuler saat ini.  My Perfect Stranger mengisahkan seorang pembawa acara yang ingin menemukan fakta dibalik kasus pembunuhan pada tahun 1987. Untuk mengetahui hal itu lebih detail, ia melakukan perjalanan waktu ke tahun tersebut. 

Di sisi lain, seorang pegawai penerbitan juga ikut melakukan perjalanan waktu untuk mencegah pernikahan orang tuanya. Anehnya dua kasus tersebut ternyata terkait antara satu sama lain. Jika Anda ingin film time travel terbaru dengan bumbu misteri dan pembunuhan, pilihlah drama yang satu ini.

Wiedemann & Berg Television Dark

Penjelajahan waktu antar generasi yang membuat bulu kuduk berdiri

Bila Anda mencari serial  time travel terbaik di Netflix, film tema time travel yang satu ini tidak boleh dilewatkan. Film time travel Netflix ini akan menyuguhkan suasana menegangkan sepanjang film. Anda yang menyukai tontonan bertema misteri tak boleh melewatkannya. Terdiri dari tiga season, Anda akan diajak untuk membedah misteri di Winden, sebuah kota kecil nan indah.

Meksipun indah, kota ini menyimpan rahasia gelap yang akan Anda buka satu per satu selama menonton. Karakter di dalam serial ini terhitung banyak dan Anda sebaiknya tak berkedip atau melewatkan satu scene -pun agar tak kebingungan. Jalan ceritanya cukup rumit, penuh dengan cliffhanger , dan mind blowing di akhir season. Jangan mengaku pencinta film misteri jika Anda belum menontonnya.

Crave Works, YG Studioplex Mr.Queen

Lucunya seorang koki pria yang terjebak di dalam tubuh ratu dinasti Joseon!

Apa jadinya jika jiwa seorang pria terjebak di dalam tubuh seorang wanita? Pasti kacau dan kocak, ya! Anda bisa menyaksikan semua kekocakan tersebut di serial ini. Mr. Queen bercerita tentang seorang pria yang berprofesi sebagai chef ternama. Sayangnya, ia mengalami kecelakaan dan terbangun di tubuh seorang ratu di masa lalu.

Film time traveler ini cocok untuk Anda yang membutuhkan tontonan ringan di akhir pekan. Anda akan sangat terhibur dengan tingkah sang ratu yang berubah drastis menjadi layaknya pria. Bersiap-siaplah karena perut Anda mungkin akan sakit akibat banyak tertawa saat menyaksikan serial time travel yang jenaka ini.

Sanlih E-Television, I Production Co. Ltd. Back to 1989

Mengenal ayah lebih jauh dengan memutar waktu

Dalam suatu keluarga tentunya banyak hal yang tersembunyi, salah satunya diceritakan dalam film penjelajah waktu ini. Film perjalanan waktu ini mengisahkan tentang tokoh bernama Chen Che yang ingin mencari ayahnya di tahun 1989, yaitu sebelum ia lahir. Dalam film ini, banyak sekali cerita keluarga yang mengharukan dan sedikit mengundang tawa. Jika Anda mencari rekomendasi film time travel dengan cerita dinamika keluarga, pilihlah film ini. 

Marvel Entertainment, Bad Hat Harry, The Donners' Company, Genre Films, TSG Entertainment X-Men: Days of Future Past

Ikuti perjalanan Wolverine ke masa lalu untuk menyelamatkan masa depan mutan!

Franchise X-Men telah menghadirkan banyak film dengan dua timeline berbeda. Setiap timeline tersebut dibintangi oleh artis papan atas. Berkat premis menjelajah waktu film ini, hampir semua pemerannya bergabung menjadi satu. Selain Halle Berry, Patrick Stewart, dan Ian Mckellen, ada Hugh Jackman sang pemeran Logan alias Wolverine. 

Anda yang ingin menyaksikan artis top Hollywood dalam satu frame bisa menonton film ini. Wolverine dikirim ke masa lalu demi mencegah Mystique (Jennifer Lawrence) membunuh Bolivar Trask (Peter Dinklage). Pasalnya, pembunuhan tersebut berimbas mengerikan untuk masa depan para mutan. Mampukah Wolverine menyelamatkan anggota X-Men lainnya? Temukan jawabannya dengan menonton film ini, ya!

Gravier Productions, Mediapro, Televisió de Catalunya, Versátil Cinema Midnight in Paris

Kisah romantis yang mencampur aduk emosi penonton

Inginkah Anda diajak ke masa lalu untuk menemui idola-idola Anda? Midnight in Paris menceritakan penjelajahan seorang penulis, Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), di Paris bersama kekasihnya, Inez (Rachel McAdams). Namun, keduanya justru menemukan kebahagiaan yang berbeda di sana.

Gil menikmati petualangannya di Paris era 1920-an setiap tengah malam. Ia bertukar pikiran dengan F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, dan penulis lain yang jelas bukan berasal dari abad 21. Ia bahkan menemukan tambatan hati yang baru dalam sosok Adriana (Marion Cotillard). Dua insan berbeda era ini menjalin cinta yang akan meluluhkan hati penggemar film romantis.

20th Century Fox, Marvel Entertainment, Kinberg Genre, Maximum Effort, The Donners' Company, TSG Entertainment Deadpool 2

Menghibur dengan adegan hingga dialog konyol

Seorang ayah akan siap pergi ke masa lalu demi menyelamatkan keluarganya. Itulah yang dilakukan oleh Cable (Josh Brolin) dalam Deadpool 2 . Tentara ini memburu Firefist (Julian Dennison) agar tidak menghabisi keluarganya di masa depan. Namun, usaha tersebut dicegah oleh Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) yang telah membangun hubungan dengan Firefist.

Plotnya memang terdengar heroik, tetapi bukan Deadpool kalau filmnya tidak nyentrik. Film ini penuh dengan adegan, dialog, hingga momen konyol. Bila Anda ingin dibuat tertawa saat menonton film time travel , pilih  Deadpool 2 . Jangan terburu-buru beranjak dari sofa karena film ini menampilkan mid-credits scene yang kocak.

Shirogumi, Robot Communications, Shin-Ei Animation Stand by Me Doraemon 2

Bersahabat untuk segala usia, termasuk Anda

Film time travel Jepang ini pas bagi Anda yang ingin menghabiskan waktu bersama keluarga. Anda pasti sudah mengenal Doraemon dan sahabatnya, Nobita. Kartun ini masih populer hingga kini. Jadi, tidak hanya anak-anak yang bisa menikmatinya, Anda juga akan bernostalgia. 

Stand by Me Doraemon 2 adalah film time travel yang lengkap. Senang, sedih, tegang, semuanya ada dalam film ini. Alkisah Nobita pergi ke masa lalu untuk bertemu neneknya. Tanpa diduga, nenek ingin bertemu dengan istri Nobita. Lucunya lagi, Nobita dari masa depan datang karena panik menjelang pernikahannya. Keseruan dan kekacauan pun tak bisa dihindari.

Drama House, JTBC Studios Sisyphus: The Myth

Menghentikan penemuan ilmiah untuk masa depan yang indah

Teknologi mengenai fisika kuantum merupakan suatu yang asing, tetapi menarik. Jika Anda tertarik dengan fisika kuantum, film time travel Korea yang satu ini tidak boleh dilewatkan.  Sisyphus: The Myth  menceritakan tentang seorang ilmuwan fisika kuantum yang menciptakan mesin penjelajah waktu. 

Di saat yang bersamaan, seorang wanita dari masa depan mencoba untuk menghentikannya dalam membuat hal itu. Banyak misteri yang perlu Anda selidiki ketika menonton film time traveler terbaik ini. 

Skydance, Maximum Effort, 21 Laps Entertainment The Adam Project

Kerjasama yang mengharukan antara masa lalu dan masa kini

Film time travel ke masa lalu ini mengisahkan seorang Adam Reed dari tahun 2050 yang ingin menyelamatkan istrinya yang terjebak di tahun 2018. Karena pesawatnya rusak, Adam tiba-tiba terpental ke tahun ketika ia masih berumur 12 tahun. Untuk memperbaiki pesawatnya, ia membutuhkan dirinya yang berumur 12 tahun agar dapat bisa pergi ke masa depan untuk menolong istrinya.

Film tentang time travel terbaik ini menceritakan bagaimana caranya berdamai dengan masa lalu yang kelam. Meskipun terkesan sedih, film time traveler terbaik ini juga menyajikan adegan aksi yang sangat keren dengan teknologi canggih dari tahun 2050. Bila Anda ingin melihat aksi yang menegangkan dengan teknologi canggih, film   bertema time travel  ini dapat dipilih. 

Film time travel memang seru, bahkan bisa mengaduk-aduk emosi. Namun, film hacker , film zombie , sampai film gangster pun tidak kalah menarik. Kami sudah mengulas rekomendasinya untuk Anda, lho. Yuk, tambah referensi Anda dengan membaca artikel-artikel di bawah ini!

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Sudah menemukan film time travel yang cocok di hati Anda? Tidak semua film tentang penjelajahan waktu melibatkan adegan aksi. Ada juga yang ceritanya romantis. Untuk itu, Anda perlu memeriksa kombinasi genrenya lebih dahulu.

Selain itu, setting film bisa menentukan suasananya. Nuansa latar masa lalu tentu berbeda dengan latar masa kini atau masa depan. Silakan pilih yang paling menarik minat Anda. Selamat menonton!

5 Rekomendasi Film tentang Time Travel terbaik

No. 1: Arc Media ｜ My Perfect Stranger

No. 2: Wiedemann & Berg Television ｜ Dark

No. 3: Crave Works, YG Studioplex ｜ Mr.Queen

No. 4: Sanlih E-Television, I Production Co. Ltd. ｜ Back to 1989

No. 5: Marvel Entertainment, Bad Hat Harry, The Donners' Company, Genre Films, TSG Entertainment ｜ X-Men: Days of Future Past

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The 45 Best Sci-Fi Movies of All Time, Ranked

From classics like Metropolis and Alien to Everything Everywhere All At Once, this is Collider's ranking of the best science fiction movies ever.

The science fiction genre has been one of the most consistently thrilling to explore throughout the history of cinema. The way a visual medium like film can depict futuristic worlds or alternate realities means that almost anything that can be imagined can be depicted on-screen. Since the silent era, filmmakers have been using the medium to their advantage, commenting on humanity's present and hypothesizing about its future through the science-fiction genre.

There are countless great sci-fi movies that have been released since the birth of cinema as an art form, and it's ultimately futile to try and name every single amazing one. There are simply too many top sci-fi movies, and it's a genre that's still thriving, with new potential classics released seemingly every year. The following are among the best of the best from the sci-fi genre, being classics for their entertainment value, excellent technical qualities, and historical significance , and are ranked below in order from great to greatest.

45 'Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes' (2020)

Directed by junta yamaguchi.

Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is one of the best Japanese movies of the last few years , and also stands as one of the most entertaining and rewatchable sci-fi films in recent memory. It deals with an initially limited form of time travel that involves a screen that shows footage from two minutes in the future, which leads to wonder, fortunes, and eventual chaos for the people who discover this strange phenomenon.

Made on a limited budget and filmed in a way that makes it appear like a single take , Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes is quite dazzling for such a small-scale movie, and endlessly inventive/clever. It’s got an infectious spirit and is overall the kind of movie that will provide significant entertainment value for just about anyone who seeks it out.

Beyond the Infinite Two Minutes

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44 'Voyage of the Rock Aliens' (1984)

Directed by james fargo.

Calling Voyage of the Rock Aliens ridiculous would be underselling it to a considerable extent, but that’s obvious, given it’s literally called Voyage of the Rock Aliens . It functions as a surprisingly good (and wonderfully cheesy) musical, a comedy that feels like a throwback to teen movies of the 1950s and ‘60s, and a sci-fi movie about aliens coming to Earth and trying/failing to fit into life on the planet.

Voyage of the Rock Aliens is a cult movie through and through, and one of the most 1980s-feeling movies to come out of the decade. It’s sloppy, the music probably isn’t for everyone, and watching it is an undeniably chaotic experience, but there’s so much energy and vibrancy to the whole thing that it’s hard to resist , particularly for any sci-fi fans who have a particular fondness for science fiction of the B-movie variety.

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43 'August in the Water' (1995)

Directed by gakuryu ishii.

Blending some fantasy/supernatural elements with an odd yet compelling science fiction story, August in the Water is both a unique and underrated film. It focuses on several teenagers living in the Japanese city of Fukuoka, and explores what happens when one of them – a young girl – begins to develop mysterious powers, all the while strange occurrences continue to happen to the city’s population.

August in the Water isn’t exactly clear about the story it’s telling, nor is it particularly narrative-centered in the first place, but it is undeniably atmospheric and provides a distinct look/feel. It’s broad and open-ended enough to leave many things up to interpretation , and even those who get a bit lost in August in the Water will still be able to appreciate its visual style and singular tone.

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42 'Poor Things' (2023)

Directed by yorgos lanthimos.

Poor Things was surprisingly successful for such an odd and offbeat movie, but those willing to get immersed in something a little different will likely find the film to be a rewarding one. It’s a surprisingly funny and always visually dazzling sci-fi movie about a woman who’s brought back to life, and then goes on a strange and sometimes alarming journey, rediscovering life and effectively coming of age for a second time.

Yorgos Lanthimos is perfectly suited to this kind of story and this sort of style, with the cast also shining while digging into the strange material they’ve been given, especially Emma Stone in the lead role, who won a second Oscar for her performance. Poor Things is a movie that’s a highlight of the 2020s so far, and feels like the sort of sci-fi movie that will one day be held up as a classic .

Poor Things

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41 'Godzilla Minus One' (2023)

Directed by takashi yamazaki.

Speaking of relatively recent science fiction movies that already feel like modern classics, Godzilla Minus One was one of the biggest surprises of 2023, and one of the best Godzilla movies of the past couple of decades. It takes things back further in time than any other movie in the long-running series, taking place right after World War II, following people who are already struggling with surviving the war’s aftermath when the titular monster emerges and makes life even more difficult.

All the monster action in Godzilla Minus One is exciting and satisfying, but it’s the human characters – and their story – that give it the edge overall, and make it function as a genuinely good drama on top of being a kaiju movie . It’s very approachable and a perfect entry point into the series, particularly for anyone who’s more familiar with the American Godzilla movies and has yet to watch any from Japan.

Godzilla Minus One

Godzilla Minus One is currently not available to stream, rent, or purchase in the U.S.

40 'Woman in the Moon' (1929)

Directed by fritz lang.

The most famous sci-fi movie directed by Fritz Lang came out before Woman in the Moon (more on it a little down the line), but this 1929 shouldn’t be overlooked just because it’s his second-best science fiction film. It’s a remarkable cinematic achievement, considering it’s close to a century old, and remains an engaging film about an expedition to the moon – led by a scientist – in search of gold.

Now, given its age and premise, there are aspects here that feel more fictional than ever in a post-moon landing world , but considering Woman in the Moon predated humanity actually reaching the moon by 40 years, the sci-fi movie's predictions were still impressive . It’s also got inventive special effects and a surprisingly well-told and dramatic story, making it one of the best – and most underrated – films of the silent era, sci-fi or otherwise.

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39 'Electric Dreams' (1984)

Directed by steve barron.

Perhaps feeling more like a quirky and heartfelt romantic comedy than a full-on science fiction movie, Electric Dreams does still center around an advanced computer that begins to fall for a young woman. The computer, in a sense, enters into a love triangle of sorts with the young man who purchased it, given the man also has feelings for the same woman, yet is too shy to approach her.

Electric Dreams then becomes like a sci-fi take on Cyrano de Bergerac , with the computer being Cyrano, helping a more conventional romantic partner while also having his own intense feelings of love toward a romance that can’t be. It might sound ridiculous, and Electric Dreams is kind of silly, but it’s also got a sincerity to it that makes it hard to resist . The cynical need not apply, but those open to the film’s odd charms might be it to be one of the more underrated sci-fi flicks of the ‘80s .

38 'Godzilla vs. Destoroyah' (1995)

Directed by takao okawara.

Throughout the remarkably long history of the Godzilla series , the titular monster has fought many other powerful and intimidating titans. For as mighty as foes like King Kong and King Ghidorah have been, there’s an argument to be made that his most powerful enemy wasn’t even a “King,” and that it was actually Destoroyah, a monster who’s only been featured in one Godzilla film to date: 1995’s Godzilla vs. Destoroyah .

Notable for being one of the most intense, frightening, and moving films in the entire series, Godzilla vs. Destoroyah serves as a grand finale for Godzilla ’s Heisei era, which comprised seven movies released between 1984 and 1995 that told a surprisingly continuity-heavy narrative spanning just over a decade. It might not be as powerful outside the context of the series/era, but it’s nevertheless one of the finest of all Godzilla films, and stands as a great work of science fiction as a result.

Godzilla vs. Destoroyah

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37 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' (2017)

Directed by rian johnson.

There are certainly things to criticize when it comes to the most recent Star Wars movies, largely owing to the messily constructed and planned-out sequel trilogy. Yet buried within this flawed trio of films is a genuinely great sci-fi movie that itself is divisive: Star Wars: The Last Jedi . This eighth entry in the Skywalker Saga has passionate fans and vocal detractors, but that seemed inevitable, given it was directed by the guy who was behind what some people call the worst Breaking Bad episode (“Fly”) and what many call the best Breaking Bad episode (“Ozymandias”).

Star Wars: The Last Jedi brings Luke Skywalker back into the fold, taking his character in interesting directions while ultimately having him live up to his legacy by the film’s end. Other aspects of the film seem odd or disappointing at first, but all of it comes together in an interesting way by the end . It reckons with the history of Star Wars , celebrates it, and critiques it all at once, and does so while also being tremendously moving, emotionally speaking, and spectacular, from a visual standpoint.

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

36 'forbidden planet' (1956), directed by fred m. wilcox.

Of all the science fiction movies made during the 1950s, Forbidden Planet is undeniably up there with the most iconic. It follows a crew of space travelers who go in search of another exploration party that's been missing for years, only to make some unusual and startling discoveries during their attempted rescue/recovery mission.

It has an undeniably distinct aesthetic that's inextricably tied to the look and feel of classic '50s sci-fi. It's also notable for having what's perhaps Leslie Nielsen 's best-known non-comedic role, given his career was rejuvenated in the 1980s thanks to starring in a range of iconic parody/spoof movies . Some may find Forbidden Planet to be a little old-fashioned and maybe even slightly cheesy by today's standards , but it's the aesthetics on offer here that might also prove charming to others.

Forbidden Planet

35 'inception' (2010), directed by christopher nolan.

Inception certainly was a cinematic highlight of 2010 , and it had some pretty tough competition that year, too. It's Christopher Nolan blending his affinity for action and science fiction in one , and making this blend go down smoothly with an engaging premise that's about performing a reverse heist within a target's subconscious, making it function well as an action/thriller movie as well as a piece of science fiction.

It's a movie that throws tons of fairly complex ideas at the viewer in rapid succession, and so if there's one criticism that can be thrown Inception's way, it's that it's a little heavy on the exposition at times. But the action-packed scenes serve well as payoffs, and the narrative does find interesting and sometimes unexpected places to go beyond the explanatory dialogue-heavy opening act.

34 'Under the Skin' (2013)

Directed by jonathan glazer.

Those who prefer their sci-fi conventional may want to steer clear of Under the Skin , or approach it very cautiously, given it's another strange, haunting, and unapologetic film directed by Jonathan Glazer . It's essentially an arthouse take on a story about an alien coming to Earth, perhaps being for the 2010s what the equally bizarre and captivating The Man Who Fell to Earth was for the 1970s.

Scarlett Johansson plays the alien at the center of Under the Skin , and much of the movie is about this life form - after taking on a human appearance - stalking and capturing various men who become prey. It offers little by way of easy answers, and much of the film is up to the interpretation of the individual viewer , for better or worse (probably more better, so long as you know roughly what you're in for).

Under the Skin

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33 'Avatar' (2009)

Directed by james cameron.

James Cameron might've referred to himself as the king of the world after his 1997 film Titanic swept the Oscars, but it's perhaps more accurate to call him the king of the sci-fi genre. He's made some of the biggest and most popular works of science fiction in cinematic history, with none being as successful (at least financially) as his 2009 film Avatar . Indeed, Avatar joins Titanic and its own sequel, Avatar: The Way of Water , as a movie that can claim to be the highest-grossing of its decade of release .

It recycles familiar tropes and story beats, but does so in a fantastical world and with breathtaking visual effects. Typical of Cameron, Avatar is also successful in blending genres to ensure it has mass appeal , with this movie being a sci-fi film, an action/adventure movie, and a romance all at once.

32 'Planet of the Apes' (1968)

Directed by franklin j. schaffner.

For as good as the reboot/prequel trilogy released throughout the 2010s was, it's hard to top the original Planet of the Apes film from 1968, at least when judging each movie in the series on its own merits. It's an eerie and oftentimes mysterious film, building to a fantastic conclusion that might still surprise those lucky enough to avoid knowing about it without having seen the movie.

It flips things around by having human beings be the subservient species, and forced to contend with an advanced race of apes who do indeed rule the planet they're on. It's not nearly as cheesy as you'd think (the sequels don't fare quite so well), and holds up as a compelling and entertaining sci-fi/action movie with some interesting things to say about humanity and its possible future.

Planet of the Apes (1968)

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31 'District 9' (2009)

Directed by neill blomkamp.

Though some are clamoring for a sequel that will probably never arrive (never say never, unless you can cowardly include a "probably" in there), District 9 still stands on its own as a great film regardless. It's part mockumentary, part action movie, and part body horror, detailing what happens to an alien ship that becomes stranded over the city of Johannesburg.

It's also packed with social commentary regarding race and how refugees are mistreated in real life, considering in this movie, it's the aliens who find themselves in the middle of a large-scale refugee crisis. It's thought-provoking, unique, exciting, and one of the best science-fiction movies of the 21st century so far, as well as one movie that demonstrated how 2009 was an unusually good year for the sci-fi genre as a whole .

30 'Stalker' (1979)

Directed by andrei tarkovsky.

One of the most acclaimed films of 1979 , Stalker is also among the best-known titles in Andrei Tarkovsky 's filmography. It follows three men who are trying to find a mysterious location known only as the Zone, as it's rumored to grant great power to anyone who can locate it. Stalker feels less focused on the narrative necessarily, as its status as an arthouse science fiction movie means it's more concerned with exploring abstract themes and providing a unique (in this case, also eerie) mood.

It unfolds in a way that's very slow, but also surprisingly absorbing . It's an intensely psychological sort of science fiction, exploring the minds of its characters more so than putting them in a series of exciting set pieces or action scenes. It's the kind of approach to sci-fi that might not be for everyone, but it is undoubtedly interesting.

29 'Moon' (2009)

Directed by duncan jones.

One of many great science-fiction movies released in 2009, Moon is about one man dealing with isolation while being the sole person at a manufacturing facility on the Moon. Things take a turn into the unexpected as he's about to return to Earth, though, throwing the film's events into an entirely new direction.

The less said about the rest of Moon , the better, but it's fair to say that it's certainly engaging and surprising in all the best ways. It's also a showcase for the talents of Sam Rockwell , given he maintains a compelling presence on-screen, even though he doesn't really have any other actual actors to appear alongside, and act with, and Moon undoubtedly solidifies Rockwell as one of the best and most underrated actors working today.

28 'Ex Machina' (2014)

Directed by alex garland.

Before taking a turn into horror by directing movies like Annihilation and Men , Alex Garland had his directorial debut with the sci-fi film Ex Machina . It's a unique look at artificial intelligence, revolving around a series of experiments in a remote location with a new, unnervingly smart robot, the creator of said technology, and a young coder who's won a competition to visit said location.

It's an eerie and engaging look at familiar science-fiction tropes and ideas , presenting things that viewers might have seen before in ways that are confined, realistic, and eye-opening. It's small-scale, personal science-fiction done right, and though it's not particularly old, it feels like the kind of movie where it's safe to say it will age well, and continue to hold up in years to come.

27 'Minority Report' (2002)

Directed by steven spielberg.

Minority Report is set in a future where surveillance has become so widespread and powerful that the crime/justice landscape has completely changed. Violent crimes can now be predicted before they even happen, leading to people being arrested and charged for crimes they didn't actually commit, but were ultimately going to commit, or so those in the business of "Precrime" say.

It's an uneasy and thought-provoking premise, and was explored in a way that ensured Minority Report ranked among the best movies of 2002 . It's getting on in years, but what it has to say still feels relevant and unnerving, and time will ultimately tell how relevant it'll continue to feel, and how unsettling its premise will feel for viewers even further in the future. Undoubtedly, it's one of the very best sci-fi/thriller movies Steven Spielberg has ever directed.

Minority Report

26 'interstellar' (2014).

While Interstellar isn't Christopher Nolan's only great science-fiction movie, it might be his most pure sci-fi effort, given Inception ' s action-heavy nature and Tenet feeling like an espionage thriller with sci-fi elements. Interstellar 's also one of his longest movies, making it a true sci-fi epic in every sense of the word.

It centers on a group of astronauts who explore space through a wormhole, as humanity is in danger on Earth and may need to find a new planet to live on. On the technical side of things, Interstellar is spectacular, with amazing visual effects and a phenomenal Hans Zimmer score . It's a long but rewarding film, and in contrast to some science-fiction, also contains a surprising amount of heartfelt - maybe even sentimental - emotion.

Interstellar

2024 summer movie guide: All the biggest films to have on your radar

Here's a list of films to check out this summer.

Can lightning strike again this summer and give us another "Barbenheimer" -- the double wallop of "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" that opened on the same day and busted box-office records, covering themselves in Oscar glory?

Not bloody likely, since that jackpot is unprecedented. But wait. When Hollywood ignores the calendar and kicks off summer in May, the first movie out of the gate is "The Fall Guy," starring two Oscar-nominated "Barbenheimer" dynamos, Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. Plus, the movie -- call it "Kenheimer" -- is a crowdpleaser. So there's that.

There's also a parade of popcorn epics to get audiences pumped.

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" is a prequel to the multi-Oscar-winning "Mad Max: Fury Road," featuring Anya Taylor-Joy in the title role previously played (fabulously) by Charlize Theron. No substitutes accepted for Eddie Murphy, who returns to the 1984 role that made him a star in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F."

There are prequels to "A Quiet Place" and "Alien," sequels to "Planet of the Apes," "Bad Boys," Twister," and "Despicable Me," and reboots of "Garfield" and "The Crow." And it will be hard for anyone to match the teaming of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in "Deadpool & Wolverine," though I'm rooting for the rematch of two-time Oscar winner Emma Stone and her "Poor Things" director Yorgos Lanthimos in "Kinds of Kindness."

As for the indie small stuff that wins Oscars (remember "Coda" and "Everything Everywhere All at Once") A24 -- the studio already riding high this year with "Civil War" -- delivers a real contender with "Sing Sing," about an acting program for inmates starring Colman Domingo, who takes another shot at the gold he almost won for "Rustin."

And get this -- "Sing Sing" opens on July 12, the very same date Barbenheimer scored with last summer.

We can't talk awards potential without mentioning "Dances with Wolves" champ Kevin Costner, who spent his own money to direct, produce and star in "Horizon: An American Saga," a western saga we'll see in two parts this summer. Costner has two more "Horizon" epics up his sleeve if these two succeed.

There's nothing like big risks and out-of-nowhere hits to whet our appetites.

Here's my list of the 25 movies you don't dare miss this summer. Let the games begin.

'The Fall Guy'

For most audiences, summer is about one thing: entertainment. And this action romcom is insanely entertaining. As stunt guru Colt Seavers, a role created by Lee Majors for TV in the 1980s, Ryan Gosling is having a blast. You will too as Colt returns to film after an accident to work for his ex-girlfriend, a director played by Emily Blunt. The Gosling-Blunt chemistry is off the charts, as are the stunts, done for real (no CGI). Also for real, the fun never stops.

MORE: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt arrive at 'The Fall Guy' world premiere on a pickup truck

'I Saw the TV Glow'

The best movie at this year's Sundance Film Festival hits theaters like a gamechanger you can't stop talking about. Remember the name Jane Schoenbrun, a blazing new talent to watch. It's a tale of two teens (Justice Smith and Brigette Lundy-Paine, both terrific) who bond over a supernatural TV show, which drops them into the surreal wonderland of gender identity and cultural connection. You have never seen anything like this cinema beauty in your life.

'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

Set 300 years after 2017's "War of the Planet of the Apes," the first of the new trilogy in the simian cinema canon proceeds without Andy Serkis, a motion-capture immortal as ape leader Caesar. His proxy is named, handily, Proximus Caesar (Kevin Durand), the latest ape taking on a rival chimp (Owen Teague) and a human hunter (Freya Allan). This stuff never gets old.

MORE: See 1st look of 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes'

'IF'

Why do kids, when they grow up, forget their imaginary friends? That's the premise behind this family film from writer-director John Krasinski, who's usually scaring us with monsters in quiet places. Mixing live-action and animation, the film stars Cailey Fleming as a troubled girl who teams up with her neighbor (Ryan Reynolds) to figure out why they both see IFs. Do you?

MORE: Ryan Reynolds discovers real imaginary friends in new 'IF' trailer from John Krasinski

'Back to Black'

Music biopics from "Ray" to "Judy," which won Oscars for Jamie Foxx as Ray Charles and Renée Zellweger as Judy Garland, usually score big everywhere. Up now is gifted newcomer Marisa Abela, doing her own singing as Amy Winehouse, the trauma-plagued late icon whose jazzy, blues-tinged voice reflected a life torn by self destruction.

MORE: 'Back to Black' trailer shows Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame: See here

'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga'

Director George Miller, whose "Mad Max: Fury Road" is a time-capsule-worthy classic, doesn't like de-aging technology. So instead of recasting Charlize Theron in this prequel, he brought in Anya Taylor-Joy to play the young Furiosa, displaced from her birthplace and forced to fight two warlords, played by Chris Hemsworth and Tom Burke, in a battle to get back home. She's like Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz," only mad as hell.

MORE: Anya Taylor-Joy takes on Chris Hemsworth in 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga': See new trailer here

'Hit Man'

Director Richard Linklater wrote this fact-based script with powerhouse star Glen Powell, who plays an undercover Houston cop who poses as a hit man so he can arrest those who hire him. This mix of mirth and mayhem drew raves at film festivals from in Venice and Toronto and deserves them all.

'Bad Boys: Ride or Die'

Will Smith and his co-star Martin Lawrence are back for this third sequel to the Miami cop-buddy comedy that finds detectives Mike and Marcus on the wrong side of the law to clear the name of their late captain (Joe Pantoliano). The guiding rule behind this surefire hit is "If it ain't broke don't fix it." I can roll with that.

MORE: New 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' trailer starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence out now

'Inside Out 2'

Who wouldn't want a sequel to this Oscar-winning 2015 Pixar animated landmark about a young girl coping with the emotions bickering inside her head? Back then she had Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger. Joining the crowd now are Anxiety, Envy, Ennui and Embarrassment, making for another Pixar gem that proves live-action doesn't have dibs on cinematic art.

MORE: 'Inside Out 2' official trailer has arrived with new emotions: Watch here

'Kinds of Kindness'

"Poor Things" director Yorgos Lanthimos and star and producer Emma Stone follow up their Oscar-winning hit with another dazzling and deranged fable. This one tells three stories (it's a triptych) involving a man with an identity crisis, a wife missing at sea and someone destined to be a spiritual leader. The cast also includes Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, Willem Dafoe, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie and Hunter Schafer. Bring it on.

MORE: Emma Stone, Joe Alwyn and more star in new 'Kinds of Kindness' trailer

'The Bikeriders'

A new movie from Jeff Nichols ("Take Shelter," "Mud," "Loving") is always an event, and this look at a dangerous subculture of 1960s Midwestern motorcycle gangs, inspired by the iconic black-and-white photographs of Danny Lyon, delivers the vroom. Jodie Comer stars as a woman caught between two bad boys, powerfully played by Austin Butler and Tom Hardy.

MORE: Austin Butler and Tom Hardy star in new trailer for motorcycle gang drama 'The Bikeriders'

'A Quiet Place: Day One'

This prequel to the first two scarefests from hitmaker John Krasinski brings in a new director (Michael Sarnoski) and a new cast led by Lupita Nyong'o, Djimon Hounsou, Alex Wolff and Joseph Quinn. The scene switches from down on the farm to New York City, the noisiest place possible to begin the story of monsters that kill anything that makes a sound.

MORE: Lupita Nyong'o stars in new trailer for 'A Quiet Place: Day One': Watch here

'Horizon: An American Saga'

If you're wondering what Kevin Costner has been doing while debating when, if ever, he should return to his TV smash "Yellowstone," here goes. Costner co-wrote, directed and stars in this epic about the American West during the Civil War. The second part of this saga (Costner intends to create four) opens on Aug. 16. It's Costner shooting with both barrels, so be there.

MORE: Kevin Costner, Sienna Miller and more appear in 'Horizon' trailer: Watch here

'Despicable Me 4'

Are you ready for Gru Jr.? Big daddy Gru, once again voiced for giggles by Steve Carrell, rounds up his Minions, plus partner Lucy (Kristen Wiig) and adopted daughters Margo (Miranda Cosgrove), Edith (Dana Gaier), and Agnes (Madison Skyy Polan), to help bring up baby and take on a new baddie villain in Maxime Le Mal (Will Ferrell). Family audiences won't be able to resist.

MORE: 'Despicable Me 4' trailer out now: Watch here

'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F'

Leave it to Eddie Murphy to ignite Fourth of July fireworks in his return, after three decades, to the star-making role he first played in 1984. Yup, Murphy is back for the fourth time as Axel Foley, teaming up with his old gang and a new detective partner (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) when the life of his estranged daughter (Taylour Paige) is threatened. The heat is on.

MORE: Eddie Murphy is back as Axel Foley in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F': Watch teaser trailer

'MaXXXine'

Horror movies are summer scorchers, so look for director Ti West and his knockout star Mia Goth to pull out all the stops in the final part of the slasher trilogy that began with "X" and "Pearl." This time Goth's Maxine Minx is far away from her Texas farm as a porn star trying to make in legit Hollywood with a serial killer, aka the Night Stalker, on her tail.

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'Sing Sing'

This is one of the best movies of summer -- and the year. "Rustin" Oscar nominee Colman Domingo surpasses himself in this fact-based story as the falsely imprisoned Divine G, who discovers an outlet for free expression in Sing Sing's theater program. He and another prisoner, superbly acted by Clarence Maclin, join a cast of formerly incarcerated men to find a kind of redemption in the prison's arts strategy. The result is unmissable and unforgettable.

'Fly Me to the Moon'

Remember the 1960s when romcoms ruled the box office? Now Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson show why chemistry counts. He's a NASA honcho prepping to launch Apollo 11. She's a marketing diva ready to put the space program on the map, even it means faking a moon landing. There's nothing fake about Tatum and Johansson. Whatever "It" is, they've got it.

'Twisters'

With warnings of climate change made scarily real in every news report, this timely sequel to 1996's "Twister" promises more than nerve-jangling tornado effects, especially with gifted "Minari" director Lee Isaac Chung at the helm. Also the cast, led by Glen Powell, Daisy Edgar-Jones and Anthony Ramos, is definitely in it for more than a paycheck. Let's hope.

MORE: 'Twisters,' sequel to blockbuster 'Twister,' gets 1st trailer: Watch here

'Deadpool & Wolverine'

If I had to guess which summer epic will wear the box-office crown without inciting poison reviews from critics, I'd bet on the comic-book team of Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman as those infamous rivals, the Merc with the Mouth and the moody fan-favorite "X-Men" hero with the retractable claws. They bring mirth, menace and personality for days, as fists fly as fast as insults while these rascally rogues try to save the multiverse. How do you resist that? You don't.

MORE: New 'Deadpool & Wolverine' trailer shows epic team-up in action: Watch here

'Harold and the Purple Crayon'

With Deadpool and Wolverine dropping f-bombs, the family audience can relax with this mix of animation and live-action based on the kid-friendly 1955 book by Crockett Johnson. Zachary Levi stars as the grown-up Harold, whose magical purple crayon lets him draw himself off the book's pages and into the physical world. Life lessons will be taught without spoiling the fun.

'It Ends with Us'

Colleen Hoover's 2016 bestseller about an abusive relationship hits the screen with Blake Lively as Lily, a florist who marries Ryle, a studly neurosurgeon played by the film's director, Justin Baldoni. Struggling to escape her abusive husband, Lily turns to former love Atlas (Brandon Sklenar) for safety and support. Will the movie soar on female empowerment or sink in soap-opera theatrics? Stay tuned.

MORE: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni appear in 'It Ends With Us' 1st look images: See here

'Borderlands'

In Eli's Roth's adaption of a smash video game, two-time Oscar winner Cate Blanchett plays a bounty hunter fighting aliens with a pair of certified crazies, Kevin Hart as a mercenary and Jack Black as a sassy robot. What the hell, you may reasonably ask. My advice? Go with Roth, whose work from "Cabin Fever" to "Hostel" has made fans of lots of us, including Quentin Tarantino.

MORE: Kevin Hart, Cate Blanchett and more rock out in 'Borderlands' trailer: Watch

'Trap'

Think of a dad who takes his daughter to a Taylor Swift concert and you'll have some idea of the twists "The Sixth Sense" director M. Night Shyamalan has in store. For instance, from the trailer, it appears that the dad is a serial killer, played by comeback kid Josh Hartnett. And unknown to his kid (Ariel Donoghue), the concert headlined by the Swift-like star (the director's daughter Saleka) is a police trap. I'm so in. You?

'Alien: Romulus'

Cailee Spaeny has been killing it in "Priscilla" and "Civil War." Now, directed by scare master Fede Álvarez ("Don't Breathe"), she's going all Sigourney Weaver as a young, Ripley-like space explorer who comes across an alien facehugger. Romulus, a name symbolizing fresh starts, indicates there may be more here than aliens. Maybe in space no one can hear you scream, but in theaters, especially in summer, screaming your head off is an essential part of the fun.

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Kim Go-euns 10 Best Movies & TV Shows, Ranked

• Kim Go-eun's versatility shines through in her diverse roles, from bubbly Eun-tak in Goblin to the sinister In-joo in Little Women.
• Despite tonal inconsistencies in Monster, Kim Go-eun's portrayal of Bok-soon is both heart-warming and intense, showcasing her acting skills.
• In Yumi's Cells, Kim Go-eun's performance as Yu-mi balances humor and sincerity, making the K-drama a joy to watch with its relatable nature.

Since her on-screen debut in 2012, Kim Go-eun has continued to show her versatility as an actor through incredible and varied performances in both K-dramas and in movies. Born in South Korea in 1991, Kim Go-eun stumbled into the world of acting by chance, yet has not looked back since. Now over a decade into her career, Kim Go-eun has been involved in some of the best K-dramas and South Korean movies to date and does not show any signs of slowing down .

Kim Go-eun's commitment to her roles throughout the years has made her one of the hottest names in the South Korean entertainment industry as she continues to improve and challenge herself with every new project. From fan-favorite fantasy K-drama Goblin to the latest South Korean horror phenomenon Exhuma , Kim Go-eun's filmography is full of breathtaking performances that always seem to show a new side of the now veteran actress. Though with an impressive filmography to her name, here are just some of Kim Go-eun's best works to date that truly show Kim Go-eun's prowess as an actress.

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Time travel is a common trope used in K-dramas to solve mysteries, add intrigue and propel love stories. Here are the best time travel K-dramas.

Monster (2014)

After stepping away from acting for some time to finish her studies, Kim Go-eun's second movie, Monster is a stark contrast from her first and proves just how versatile Kim Go-eun's acting skills really are. Monster sees Kim Go-eun toying the line between thriller and comedy as the quick-tempered Bok-soon, who will do anything for her younger sister, including killing the man who kidnapped her.

Despite tonal inconsistencies and the overuse of gore in Monster , Kim Go-eun anchors the film with her heart-warming yet violent portrayal of Bok-soon. Kim Go-eun makes Bok-soon a vibrant character by truly committing to each moment, and shows a deft mastery of both comic timing and intense emotion as the movie's leading character. Though still early in her career, Kim Go-eun's performance is an impressive shift from her debut while also showing the foundations of the acting skills she would soon build upon in the later works of her career.

Monster is currently not available on streaming services.

Cheese in the Trap (2016)

Following success on the big screen, Cheese in the Trap is Kim Go-eun's first K-drama, which would see her win her first Baeksang award for Best New Actress. Based on a webtoon of the same name, Cheese in the Trap follows university student Hong Seol (Kim Go-eun) and her relationship with senior Yoo Jung (Park Hae-jin), who is both wealthy and manipulative, yet has an interest in her. Kim Go-eun navigates Seol's difficult situations with ease to bring an iconic performance that helms this drama.

Cheese in the Trap is full of big characters and actors who would soon become big names in the K-drama world, such as Lee Sung-kyung and Nam Joo-hyuk, yet Kim Go-eun holds her own on screen. Hong Seol acts as a glue for the drama, and Kim Go-eun's performance of the university student is deeply relatable . However, compared to other works in her career, Cheese in the Trap showcases less of Kim Go-eun's outstanding abilities than other works do.

Cheese in the Trap is available to stream on Netflix.

Tune In For Love (2019)

Tune In For Love is a movie full of subtleties, and Kim Go-eun excels in expressing the smaller moments in Mi-soo's love affair with Jung Hae-in's Hyun-woo. Tune In For Love takes a slower pace than some of Kim Go-eun's other works, but this allows her to take her time and craft each of Mi-soo's emotions carefully, making each moment more impactful than the last . Her on-screen chemistry with co-star Jung Hae-in also flourishes in Tune In For Love , allowing the natural rise and fall of Mi-soo and Hyun-woo's relationship to soar.

Mi-soo's character progression in Tune In For Love is a further testament to Kim Go-eun's abilities as an actor, as Hyun-woo and Mi-soo continually cross paths throughout their lifetimes. The youthful energy Mi-soo once possessed slowly disappears as she yearns for more from life, with Kim Go-eun expressing the changes in Mi-soo's personality perfectly. Unlike some of Kim Go-eun's other works, there aren’t many significant events that occur in Tune In For Love . However, Kim Go-eun expresses the subtle progression of Mi-soo's life with ease .

Tune in For Love is available to stream on Netflix

Lee Do-hyun & Go Min-sis Sweet Home Roles Are A Reminder To Watch This Historical K-Drama From 2021

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Coin Locker Girl (2015)

Kim Go-eun never tackles the same role twice, and her venture into the world of violent crime in 2015 thriller Coin Locker Girl is no exception. Kim Go-eun's Il-young is thrust into the world of gangs after being abandoned in a coin locker as a baby and carries out missions for her loan shark mother as she gets older. Much like many of her other roles, Coin Locker Girl sees Kim Go-eun balances many powerful emotions at the same time to concoct a performance that is a highlight of the movie.

Alongside Kim Hye-su, who plays Il-young's adoptive mother, Kim Go-eun keeps an impeccable poise that allows her to run shoulder-to-shoulder with the leading actress. The chemistry and performances by Kim Go-eun and Kim Hye-su are the best part of Coin Locker Girl , with Kim Go-eun flawlessly echoing the veteran actor in every movement. However, an overuse of violence and a lackluster second half dulls the otherwise outstanding performances in Coin Locker Girl , making it less of a standout hit than Kim Go-eun's other works .

Coin Locker Girl is currently not available on streaming services.

Eungyo (2011)

Han eun-gyo.

Kim Go-eun's debut performance in Jung Ji-woo's Eungyo (also known as A Muse ) saw her beat out 300 hundred actresses for the titular role of 17-year-old student Han Eun-gyo. Based on Park Bum-shin's novel of the same name, Eungyo follows the story of 70-year-old poet Lee Jeok-yo (Jung Hae-il) and the relationship he builds with the innocent yet spontaneous Eun-gyo, who becomes a muse for his latest novel before it is stolen by his assistant Seo Ji-woo (Kim Mu-yeol).

Despite a controversial premise that can be hard to watch, Kim Go-eun makes Eun-gyo bounce off the screen in a performance that depicts the carefree nature of youth, whilst delving into darker undertones that force Eun-gyo to mature and gain her own self-worth. To date, Kim Go-eun's performance in Eungyo remains her most awarded role with 8 awards and 3 nominations, with her even winning Best New Actress at the coveted Blue Dragon Awards in 2012.

Eun-gyo is currently not available on any streaming services.

The King: Eternal Monarch (2020)

Jeong tae-eul/luna.

2020 saw Kim Go-eun return to the small screen alongside K-drama veteran Lee Min-ho for one of the year's most highly anticipated K-dramas , The King: Eternal Monarch , written by Goblin and Descendants of the Sun writer, Kim Eun-sook. In The King: Eternal Monarch , Kim Go-eun plays a high-ranking police officer named Jeong Tae-eul and becomes embroiled with Lee Gon (Lee Min-ho), a King claiming to be from a parallel universe. Together, they navigate alternate realities.

One of the highlights of Kim Go-eun's performance in this fantasy K-drama is her ability to make Tae-eul's reactions to adverse situations seem natural. Multiple times throughout The King: Eternal Monarch Kim Go-eun showcases her superb crying skills, which ground Tae-eul's crazy circumstances firmly in reality as every tear is incredibly believable. However, despite a strong start, The King: Eternal Monarch cannot maintain its momentum, making Tae-eul's circumstances feel too repetitive and blunting Kim Go-eun's performance from shining further.

The King: Eternal Monarch is available to stream on Netflix

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Yumis Cells (2021-2022)

Kim Go-eun's performance in Yumi's Cells is a fresh comparison to some of her other works, but it is still just as impactful. Kim Go-eun takes the role of the titular Kim Yu-mi and returns back into the world of dating and love, hoping that her love cell will return. Yumi's Cells is a K-drama based on a webtoon of the same name that balances humor with sincerity as Yu-mi navigates the world of love and heartbreak. As the heart of the show, Kim Go-eun excels, making Yu-mi's cells' work pay off in her every expression .

Yumi's Cells isn't a complicated premise, but Kim Go-eun's performance is fraught with detail. Yumi's shy nature yet yearning for a life of love is deeply relatable and makes her forays into the world of love even more entertaining. Though Yumi's Cells mixes both live action and animation, the melodramatics of Yu-mi's cells' are never present in Kim Go-eun's performance, keeping the K-drama firmly rooted in reality and making it such a joy to watch.

Yumi's Cells is available to stream on Rakuten Viki.

Exhuma (2024)

Lee hwa-rim.

Once again, Kim Go-eun's character-driven performances have found her in the spotlight, as her performance as the shaman Lee Hwa-rim in South Korean horror Exhuma has gripped audiences globally, and become South Korea's biggest movie of the year so far. It has also seen Kim Go-eun win Best Actress at the Baeksang Arts Awards this year, with her fierce commitment to her role creating an incredible on-screen performance that echoes her years of experience in the acting world .

Kim Go-eun is at her best in Exhuma when Lee Hwa-rim is performing shamanic rituals. The first ritual in particular is an incredible highlight, as Kim Go-eun deftly dances around the screen with a commanding presence that is hard to look away from as the intensity builds to a final climax. However, although Exhuma is a great horror that allows Kim Go-eun to demonstrate a new side to her acting skills , as a movie led by narrative rather than character, Lee Hwa-rim's character feels more underexplored.

Exhuma is currently showing in selected cinemas.

Goblin (2016-2017)

Goblin (also known as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God ) is a K-drama classic that is not to be missed, and Kim Go-eun is a key reason why. Kim Go-eun's portrayal of the optimistic and bubbly Ji Eun-tak is infectious, making every moment she is on-screen a delight to watch, and her chemistry with her fellow co-stars Gong Yoo and Lee Dong-wook seem effortless. Kim Go-eun's comedic talents also shine throughout Goblin , as some of the most awkward moments between Eun-tak and Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) are easily the funniest thanks to Kim Go-eun's expressive performance.

Ji Eun-tak's darkest moments are just as vibrant as her brightest thanks to Kim Go-eun's detailed performances. Eun-tak's youthful energy never ceases, but peppered through tears, her unceasing optimism makes Goblin 's most emotional moments hit even harder. Kim Go-eun never shies away from any scene , and allows Ji Eun-tak's true nature to flourish under any circumstances, making Goblin such an incredible piece of work to watch.

Goblin is available to stream on Netflix.

Little Women (2022)

Throughout her career, Kim Go-eun has proven that she is a master at character acting, and can easily blend into any environment and excel. However, her performance in Little Women , South Korea’s twist on the Louisa May Alcott novel of the same name, showcases Kim Go-eun’s acting ability at its best and demonstrates how much her abilities have grown since her debut .

From Oh In-joo’s bumbling beginnings to her explosive downfall, Kim Go-eun’s portrayal of the oldest and most morally ambiguous Oh sister is breathtaking. One glance is all that is needed to read a multitude of emotions, and Kim Go-eun’s ability to switch between emotions feels so natural that Oh In-joo feels like an integral yet sinister part of the mystery that encapsulates Little Women . Even Oh In-joo’s smallest moments are incredibly captivating , and the build to In-joo’s biggest outbursts feels natural, solidifying Little Women as Kim Go-eun ’s best work to date.

Little Women is available to stream on Netflix.

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15 Most Anticipated Romance Books Coming Out The Rest Of 2024

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• The Ministry of Time debuts in May 2024, and the sci-fi book offers a fresh and fun premise.
• Kaliane Bradley's debut features one of the most unique time travel romances since Outlander.
• Like Outlander , The Ministry of Time sets itself apart by blending multiple genres into one compelling story.

An exciting new sci-fi book came out this May, and the 2024 release offers one of the most unique time travel romances since Diana Gabaldon's Outlander first debuted . There is no shortage of highly anticipated science-fiction books hitting shelves in 2024 , and all of them are worth adding to the TBR pile. However, many of this year's science-fiction releases feature recognizable premises, from the impact of climate change to the threats of technological advancements.

While these stories are more relevant than ever — and each likely puts its own spin on these topics — readers looking for a different sort of sci-fi story are in luck . May 2024's book releases include a time travel romance that offers something more fun and upbeat. And while this book isn't the first to mesh a love story with the concept of time travel, its narrative offers a unique blend of concepts on par with books like Outlander .

There are many exciting romance books coming out throughout 2024, and some of the most-anticipated new releases haven’t even hit shelves yet.

The Ministry Of Time Is 1 Of The Most Unique Sci-Fi Books Coming Out In 2024

Kaliane bradley's debut is a fresh & fun new release.

Kaliane Bradley's The Ministry of Time is one of the most intriguing science-fiction books of 2024 , and that's largely because of its genre-bending approach to its time travel romance. While there isn't much actual time travel in Bradley's debut — the story sees its main character monitoring an expat who's been brought through time by the government — its central relationship hinges on the concept. The novel follows a civil servant tasked with living with the expat in question: Commander Graham Gore. This is to see if time travel is safe and reasonable, but their relationship soon evolves into more.

The sci-fi and romance concepts will be familiar to fans of this setup, but The Ministry of Time also throws in other unique elements. Bradley's novel is strongly reminiscent of a workplace comedy at times, and it also contains espionage, making it a strange but entertaining blend of genres. While time travel romances aren't uncommon in the sci-fi space, The Ministry of Time 's take on this subgenre is fresh and clever. Publisher's Weekly even compares it to Outlander — and while it isn't quite the same, it's one of the time travel romances to strike the same level of uniqueness .

The Ministry Of Time Puts A Fun Spin On The Time Travel Romance (Just Like Outlander)

It will appeal to readers who enjoy a blend of genres.

Time travel romances typically see two people from different periods falling in love with one another, and The Ministry of Time is no different in that regard. However, the sheer number of storylines and genres within this sci-fi book make it a fun spin on this subgenre. It does feel similar to Outlander in that way, as Gabaldon's book and its sequels wade into several categories. Outlander has romance, as well as elements of fantasy, sci-fi, and historical fiction. The Ministry of Time will appeal to anyone who enjoys such a unique blend of storytelling, making it a must-read sci-fi release.

Source: Publisher's Weekly

Hallmark Fans, Here's the Full "Countdown to Summer" 2024 Movie Schedule

Viewers can embrace the nostalgia of a summer fling with a lineup that airs throughout the month of May.

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Summer is almost here, and you know what that means — it's time to get outside, throw barbecues with loved ones and enjoy all of what the season has to offer! While we all embrace the heat and the longer hours to spend with friends and family, Hallmark is joining us in celebrating everything we love about the season ... like epic summer romances.

Are you ready to live out the romantic summer fantasy of your dreams? Grab all the drinks, sit on your couch and get ready to dive in!

How to watch Hallmark's Countdown to Summer movies:

It's time to open up the calendar app on your phone, because fans can watch the "Countdown to Summer" movie event on Hallmark every Saturday night starting May 4 at 8 p.m. ET .

If you're someone who doesn't have access to cable TV, don't worry — there are some solutions for you. Websites, like YouTube TV, Sling, FuboTV and Philo , offer a live-streaming component, making it easy for people to tune in to Hallmark as the movies air live. Just make sure you have profiles created ahead of time.

Additionally, viewers can watch the "Countdown to Summer" movie schedule on Hallmark. You can sign up for Peacock , which will air the films live and will have it on-site for folks to watch for up to three days after they premiere. If you don't have an account, the streamer offers plans that start at $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year. Once you're all set, click on the Hallmark hub on Peacock's website or on the Peacock app .

A Lifelong Love

Premieres: Saturday, May 4 at 8 p.m. ET

Stars: Andrea Brooks and Patch May

Annika is on a mission to reunite her grandfather with his first love, but she needs some help. She calls on Ryan, her former college boyfriend, to go along with her to track down the right Ruth Barlow, so he can create a book about their journey. As they listen and learn about other love stories on their adventure, it could ignite their flame again.

A Whitewater Romance

Premieres: Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. ET

Stars: Cindy Busby and Benjamin Hollingsworth

When Maya decides to attend an exclusive business retreat in the Rocky Mountains, she ends up meeting a handsome man named Matt. Things between the two get off to a rocky start (no pun intended), but after becoming teammates, they open up to one another, and start seeing each other in a new light.

Everything Puppies

Premieres: Saturday, May 18 at 8 p.m. ET

Stars: Pascal Lamothe-Kipnes, Stephen Huszar and Kathryn Davis

At first, Scarlett is focused on bringing her top-notch dog treats to the masses. But after Alex, the general manager of a pet shop she's hoping to work with, sees her, things begin to change as he makes it clear he's interested in more than a business partnership.

Big Sky River: The Bridal Path

Premieres: Saturday, May 25 at 8 p.m. ET

Stars: Emmanuelle Vaugier and Kavan Smith

In the sequel to 2022's Big Sky River , Tara and Boone are working to blend their lives together in Montana. But as their families become more integrated, their hopes for a seamless transition are tested after some familial challenges.

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