Top Time Travel Movies That Twist Reality and Warp Time
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PrimerMovie · 2004 · 77m · Science Fiction, Drama, ThrillerA group of young inventors stumble upon a sophisticated way to alter reality. Initially, they use their discovery to profit from the stock market, but the repercussions of their invention soon begin to unfold.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 2
The DayMovie · 2011 · 85m · Action, Drama, HorrorA devastating war against humanity has begun. Five survivors, desperately trying to escape, face constant pursuit with dwindling resources and fighting on all sides. This film follows their struggle over a single, 24-hour period.IMDb 5.2TMDB 5.1 - 3
Hot Tub Time MachineMovie · 2010 · 101m · Science Fiction, Comedy, AdventureFour friends, Adam, Lou, Nick, and Jacob, are feeling stuck in their lives. Adam has recently been broken up with, Lou is constantly partying, Nick is unhappy in his marriage, and Jacob spends his days playing video games. Their lives take a surprising turn after a night of drinking in a ski resort hot tub, which unexpectedly transports them back to 1986.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 4
The Last Day of SummerMovie · 2008 · 83mLuke Malloy is anxious about starting middle school, dreading the end of summer and the start of homework. He's especially worried about being bullied by a larger student named Meat. His fear of the upcoming school year spoils his last day of summer, so he wishes the day would never end. His wish is granted, but Luke soon finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day repeatedly. He quickly realizes that this endless do-over isn't the paradise he imagined. What happens when the perfect chance to redo everything turns out to be a nightmare?IMDb 5.2TMDB 6.2 - 5
Before I FallMovie · 2017 · 98m · Drama, FantasySamantha Kingston appears to have an ideal life. But after a single, pivotal night, her world is irrevocably altered. She finds herself caught in a time loop, forced to repeat the same day endlessly. As she relives it again and again, Samantha starts to seriously doubt the perfection of her existence.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 6
Palm SpringsMovie · 2020 · 90m · Comedy, Romance, Science FictionAt a wedding in Palm Springs, easygoing Nyles and hesitant bridesmaid Sarah discover they're trapped. They can't leave the wedding, they can't escape each other, and they're stuck together.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 7
RepeatersMovie · 2011 · 89m · Drama, Action, CrimeThree twenty-somethings are trapped in a perplexing time loop, forced to relive the same terrifying day repeatedly. This gritty, mind-bending thriller follows their desperate struggle to escape the impossible labyrinth of time.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 8
About TimeMovie · 2013 · 123m · Drama, Romance, FantasyFollowing a disappointing New Year's celebration, Tim's father reveals a family secret: men in their lineage have always possessed the power to shift events within their own lives, though not to alter history itself. This revelation marks the beginning of Tim's education in appreciating life's present moments and the importance of those around him.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.9 - 9
The Butterfly Effect 2Movie · 2006 · 92m · Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerFollowing a devastating car accident that kills his girlfriend Julie and two close friends, Nick is overwhelmed by grief. He begins experiencing seizures linked to his memories and discovers he can travel back in time through them. Determined to save Julie, Nick uses this ability, but his attempts to change the past lead to unforeseen and terrible results.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.0 - 10
Boss LevelMovie · 2021 · 101m · Action, Science Fiction, ThrillerA retired special forces operative finds himself caught in a repeating time loop, forced to relive his own death repeatedly. His only chance to break free is to identify and stop those who orchestrated his fate.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 11
The FareMovie · 2018 · 82m · Mystery, Thriller, RomanceWhile driving a passenger on a lonely road, a cab driver named Harris shares playful conversation with her. Suddenly, the passenger, Penny, disappears from the back seat, leaving Harris confused.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.5 - 12
Mirror for a HeroMovie · 1987 · 139mWhile walking through a city park, Sergei and Andrei stumble upon a film set recreating the post-World War II era. Climbing the fence for a better view, they trip over a cable and are transported back in time to May 8, 1949 – a day they are inexplicably forced to repeat endlessly.IMDb 7.4TMDB 5.7 - 13
Back To the Present: The SpecialMovie · 2015 · 44mRobert Zemeckis's *Back to the Future*, a major box office success in 1985, spawned two sequels. *Back to the Future Part II*, released in 1989, sees Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly and Christopher Lloyd as Doc Brown journeying to October 21st, 2015. The film's outlandish inventions, once seemingly impossible, are surprisingly close to becoming reality.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.6 - 14
SynchronicityMovie · 2015 · 101m · Mystery, Science Fiction, ThrillerA physicist journeys into the past to prevent a woman from taking his invention. However, he discovers unexpected truths about the device, the woman, and his own perception of reality.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.7 - 15
ColliderMovie · 2018 · 84mIn 2033, a young girl in a strange orphanage impulsively travels back in time, determined to find her parents and change her history.IMDb 3.7TMDB 4.0 - 16
Source CodeMovie · 2011 · 93m · Thriller, Science Fiction, MysteryCaptain Colter Stevens, a decorated soldier, awakens in a stranger's body. He learns he's been assigned to a mission: to locate the person responsible for bombing a Chicago commuter train.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 17
TimecrimesMovie · 2007 · 92m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA man accidentally activates a time machine, sending him back in time by nearly an hour. This initial journey sets off a chain of unforeseen and escalating disasters.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 18
FreejackMovie · 1992 · 110m · Science Fiction, Action, CrimeTwo time-traveling bounty hunters track down a talented race car driver in the 1950s who is facing imminent danger. They must bring him to New York City in 2009. Their mission is complicated: the driver's consciousness will be transferred into the body of a dying billionaire. As they grapple with the complexities of time travel and this life-changing procedure, the hunters face difficult choices and unforeseen obstacles in their pursuit of a second chance. The story unfolds with surprising twists, exploring themes of identity, sacrifice, and the cost of survival.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5 - 19
Twelve MonkeysMovie · 1995 · 129m · Science Fiction, Thriller, MysteryInvestigative journalist Chris Morris fearlessly examines Britain's most troubling issues, revealing societal problems with sharp detail. The documentary series confronts difficult subjects like animal cruelty, drug abuse, sex scandals, and political corruption. In a notable 2001 episode, Morris tackles the sensitive topic of pedophilia, exploring hidden realities while pushing boundaries. His investigations blend satire with honest reporting to offer a powerful, uncompromising look at modern British society.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 20
LooperMovie · 2012 · 118m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionIn 2044, time travel is still a distant dream, but it will arrive in three decades. When organized crime wants someone eliminated, they send their target into the past, where a hired gun named Joe awaits to finish the job. Joe is thriving financially until the mob decides to end the cycle by sending Joe's future self back in time for assassination.IMDb 7.4TMDB 6.9 - 21
FrequencyMovie · 2000 · 118m · Science Fiction, Thriller, FamilyA unique event allows police officer John Sullivan to communicate with his father as he was three decades ago. Determined to save his father from a fatal accident, John alters the past. However, his actions unexpectedly trigger a wave of violent crimes. Now, John and his father must work together to repair the damage caused by changing time.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3 - 22
RetroactiveMovie · 1997 · 91m · Science Fiction, Thriller, ActionA determined psychiatrist travels through time to save a woman from a brutal domestic abuser. The woman faces certain death at the hands of her husband, but the psychiatrist repeatedly journeys to different points in time, carefully planning each trip to change events and prevent the tragedy. This story blends psychological drama and science fiction, exploring themes of love, violence, and the strength of the human spirit when confronted with terrible hardship.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 23
The Final GirlsMovie · 2015 · 91m · Comedy, HorrorAfter her mother, a celebrated scream queen of the 1980s, dies, a young woman is drawn into the reality of her mother's most iconic film. There, the two women reunite and must battle the movie's terrifying killer together.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 24
ARQMovie · 2016 · 88m · Science Fiction, ThrillerIn a bleak future, two longtime friends find themselves caught in a perplexing time loop. Their repeated experiences may be linked to the escalating conflict between a powerful corporation and a group of rebels fighting for freedom.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 25
The Time MachineMovie · 2002 · 96m · Science Fiction, Adventure, ActionA 19th-century inventor attempts to change history but accidentally journeys 800,000 years into the future. He discovers humanity is now split into two warring factions.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.3 - 26
Blood PunchMovie · 2014 · 104m · Horror, ThrillerMilton, a college dropout, agreed to cook meth for just one day. But after being pulled from rehab by a bold young woman and her volatile boyfriend, he's driven to a secluded cabin in the woods and caught in a dangerous love triangle. The couple's evasive stories constantly swirl around him. They seem to know his every thought, until a cryptic message reveals a dark truth about his past. Armed with weapons and hunting gear, and as the death toll rises, Milton must confront the reality of what he's really gotten into.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 27
TriangleMovie · 2009 · 99m · HorrorOn a yacht trip with friends, Jess feels increasingly uneasy. Something doesn't seem right.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.9 - 28
NakedMovie · 2017 · 96m · ComedyOn the morning of his wedding, Rob Anderson wakes up naked in an elevator after a night of partying with his best man. He then finds himself reliving the same morning repeatedly.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.8 - 29
The Time Traveler's WifeMovie · 2009 · 107m · Drama, Romance, FantasyBecause of a rare genetic condition, Henry DeTamble repeatedly and unpredictably jumps through time. Each time, he finds himself at different points in the life of Clare Abshire, the woman he loves.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.0 - 30
ResetMovie · 2017 · 106m · Action, Science FictionIn 2025, a scientist close to a breakthrough in time travel finds herself in danger when a competitor kidnaps her son. The kidnapper's demand is shocking: her complete research.IMDb 5.3TMDB 6.9 - 31
Back to the FutureMovie · 1985 · 116m · Adventure, Comedy, Science FictionSex and the City is a lively look at friendships between women and finding love in New York City. The film adapts Candace Bushnell's popular novel, following four independent women in their late thirties as they balance work and openly discuss their personal lives. They experience the joys and difficulties of dating in a city full of possibilities. Navigating New York's social world together, their shared experiences strengthen their bond and offer a relatable yet inspiring connection. The movie captures the heart of female friendship while examining the complexities of relationships in a world where love is both sought after and vital.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.3 - 32
Christmas Every DayMovie · 1996 · 87m · Family, Fantasy, TV MovieIn 1946, after the war, Peggy Carter faces a new challenge: the post-war world wants women like her to take on administrative jobs, ignoring their vital contributions. But Peggy refuses to be limited. Working for the SSR, she secretly undertakes dangerous missions for the inventive and unpredictable Howard Stark. Juggling these high-stakes assignments with the challenges of being a single woman in America after losing Steve Rogers, Peggy’s story is a thrilling and emotional exploration of strength and resilience in the turbulent years following the war.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.0 - 33
Mine GamesMovie · 2012 · 88m · Thriller, HorrorWhile exploring a deserted mine, a group of young friends stumble upon something they can't explain. Their attempts to alter what's to come only lead them toward a predetermined and dangerous outcome.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.5 - 34
Time LapseMovie · 2014 · 104m · Thriller, Science Fiction, MysteryThree friends find a strange machine that can photograph the next day. They start using it to benefit themselves, but the pictures they get become increasingly unsettling and threatening.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 35
The Infinite ManMovie · 2014 · 85m · Science Fiction, ComedyA man's efforts to plan the perfect romantic weekend go wrong when his pursuit of flawless romance unexpectedly confines his partner to a repetitive cycle.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 36
Koko-di Koko-daMovie · 2019 · 86m · Horror, Comedy, FantasyA couple's journey to reconnect takes a dark turn when they encounter a traveling sideshow performer and his unsettling group in the woods. The performer and his entourage begin to torment the couple, drawing them into a series of psychologically disturbing and embarrassing situations.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.8 - 37
PrematureMovie · 2014 · 93m · ComedyOn a pivotal day in his senior year, a high school student is repeatedly forced to re-experience a past failure to lose his virginity, continuing until he succeeds.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.5 - 38
HaunterMovie · 2013 · 97m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerA teenage girl finds herself trapped in a time loop, where each repetition is subtly different. As she races to understand why this is happening, her attempts to solve the mystery unexpectedly impact both her own life and the lives of those around her.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 39
Déjà VuMovie · 2006 · 126m · Action, Thriller, Science FictionFederal agent Doug Carlin is dispatched to New Orleans following a devastating explosion on a ferry to recover evidence. Instead of staying at the scene, he's taken to a highly classified government laboratory. There, he's tasked with using a device that allows them to observe events in the past, all in an effort to prevent future crimes.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 40
CoherenceMovie · 2014 · 89m · Thriller, Science FictionFour couples meet for dinner the night a strange and brilliant comet appears in the sky.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 41
The Butterfly Effect 3: RevelationsMovie · 2009 · 90m · Science Fiction, Thriller, DramaA man uses his ability to travel through time to investigate his girlfriend's death and prevent an innocent man's execution. His actions inadvertently unleash a vengeful serial killer.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.5 - 42
TimecopMovie · 1994 · 98m · Thriller, Science Fiction, ActionIn a world where time travel is common, a veteran security agent must protect the timeline. As a guardian of temporal law, he's always guarded against misuse of the technology. But when a dangerous politician from his past appears – someone with ties to the darker side of time travel – the agent faces a deadly confrontation. He battles for his life and history itself while grappling with his own past. This action-packed thriller explores loyalty, redemption, and the dangers of altering time.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 43
Project AlmanacMovie · 2015 · 106m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA group of teenagers uncover secret blueprints for a time machine and build their own. But their experiment quickly spirals out of their control.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 44
The Map of Tiny Perfect ThingsMovie · 2021 · 99m · Fantasy, RomanceTwo teenagers find themselves stuck repeating the same day over and over. They decide to explore the day, searching for all the small moments that make it worthwhile.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 45
Groundhog DayMovie · 1993 · 101mA jaded television weatherman, his optimistic producer, and their sarcastic cameraman are dispatched to Punxsutawney to cover the annual Groundhog Day celebration. There, the weatherman unexpectedly finds himself reliving the same day repeatedly.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.6 - 46
Doctor StrangeMovie · 2016 · 115m · Fantasy, Adventure, ActionA brilliant but arrogant surgeon's career collapses, but he finds a second chance when a sorceress takes him as an apprentice. She trains him to fight evil and protect the world.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 47
NakedMovie · 2000 · 94mOn his wedding day, Anders awakens naked in an elevator, with fragmented memories of the night before.IMDb 5.0TMDB 4.2 - 48
PredestinationMovie · 2014 · 98m · Science Fiction, ThrillerPredestination follows a Temporal Agent tasked with preventing future crimes through a series of time-travel missions. For his final mission, the Agent must stop a single criminal who has consistently evaded him across time, and avert a catastrophic attack that will result in the deaths of thousands.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.4 - 49
The EndlessMovie · 2017 · 112m · Science Fiction, Horror, ThrillerYears after escaping a secluded cult, two brothers are drawn back to its community. There, they begin to question their past perceptions as the group’s teachings appear surprisingly rational.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.3 - 50
Edge of TomorrowMovie · 2014 · 114m · Action, Science FictionLieutenant Bill Cage, a civilian officer with no combat experience, is abruptly sent into a dangerous battlefield. He's killed almost immediately, but manages to take down an alien. He then wakes up back at the start of the day, trapped in a time loop where he's forced to fight and die repeatedly.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.6 - 51
Time TrapMovie · 2018 · 87m · Science Fiction, AdventureDuring a field trip, a group of students find themselves trapped in a strange cave. They soon realize that time flows differently within the cave compared to the world outside.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 52
The Butterfly EffectMovie · 2004 · 113m · Science Fiction, ThrillerA young man attempts to unlock repressed memories from his childhood. He discovers a method to journey back in time, inhabiting his younger self and altering past events. But he quickly learns that each change creates unforeseen and complicated repercussions.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 53
Back to the Future Part IIMovie · 1989 · 108m · Adventure, Comedy, Science FictionMarty McFly and Doc Brown embark on another time-travel adventure in this sequel to the 1985 film. They travel to 2015 to fix problems with Marty's family history. But Biff Tannen and a sports almanac complicate things, forcing Marty to return to 1955 for a second encounter with his parents. Can they untangle the timeline?IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.8 - 54
SalvageMovie · 2006 · 80m · Horror, Mystery, ThrillerClaire Parker is destined to die at the hands of a sadistic killer, experiencing a terrifying and brutal death – only to relive it repeatedly. After being beaten, dragged, sliced, and stabbed, she wakes up at her workplace, where the ordeal began, completely unharmed. However, the attacker returns, determined to inflict more violence.IMDb 5.2TMDB 4.8 - 55
The JacketMovie · 2005 · 103m · Drama, Mystery, Science FictionA veteran travels to the future and discovers he can see his own death. Faced with this knowledge, he's left grappling with questions that hold the potential to change his fate and the lives of those he cares about.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 56
Back to the Future Part IIIMovie · 1990 · 119m · Adventure, Comedy, Science FictionThe final part of the popular series follows Marty McFly and Doctor Emmett Brown as they arrive in 1885, the Wild West. After recovering the DeLorean from a mineshaft, they discover the time machine is broken, leaving them stranded. Navigating a landscape of cowboys and Native Americans, Marty deals with the effects of their disrupted journey and the risks of meeting their ancestors.
The situation intensifies when Doc Brown develops feelings for Clara Clayton, a schoolteacher, while Marty encounters a younger, more dangerous Buford Tannen, known as Mad Dog Tannen. This exciting story highlights the characters' ingenuity and bravery, and explores the complexities of time and history.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 57
Happy Death Day 2UMovie · 2019 · 100m · Comedy, Horror, Science FictionTree Gelbman, a college student, discovers she's trapped in a parallel universe. Her boyfriend Carter is with someone else, and her friends and classmates are altered versions of themselves. Tree learns that Carter's roommate has been manipulating time, and she becomes the target of a masked killer once more. As the killer targets those close to her, Tree realizes she must repeatedly die to protect them all.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 58
The IncidentMovie · 2014 · 102m · Thriller, Science Fiction, HorrorThe film follows two separate stories of people confined to impossible, unending locations. A detective and his brother are trapped on a staircase that stretches forever, while a family is confined to a road that also seems to have no end – for over 35 years.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.9 - 59
See You YesterdayMovie · 2019 · 86m · Science Fiction, Drama, AdventureTwo teenage geniuses attempting to perfect time travel find themselves on a perilous path after witnessing a fatal police shooting. The incident triggers a series of risky journeys into the past.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.5 - 60
Happy Death DayMovie · 2017 · 97m · Comedy, Horror, MysteryA college student named Tree is trapped in a strange time loop, forced to relive the day she was murdered. She must figure out who killed her and why, or she will cease to exist.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 61
Hot Tub Time Machine 2Movie · 2015 · 93m · ComedyFollowing their initial time-traveling escapade with the Hot Tub Time Machine, Lou and Nick are enjoying a comfortable life thanks to their questionable wealth. However, Jacob still struggles with Lou's negative influence. Their lives change when an attacker breaks into Lou's mansion and shoots him. To find out who is responsible and prevent future attacks, Nick and Jacob decide to take Lou on another journey in the hot tub, this time to the year 2025.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.2 - 62
2:22Movie · 2017 · 99mA blinding flash of light briefly paralyzes air traffic controller Dylan Branson, and two planes narrowly avoid a collision. Suspended from his job, Dylan begins to notice a disturbing pattern: the same sounds and events repeat daily, always ending at 2:22 p.m. As he becomes involved with a woman, Dylan must uncover the source of this temporal anomaly and find a way to control time itself.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.0 - 63
Two Distant StrangersMovie · 2020 · 32m · DramaA man desperately trying to return home to his dog finds himself trapped in a time loop, repeatedly reliving a fatal encounter with a police officer.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 64
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar ChildrenMovie · 2016 · 127m · Fantasy, Adventure, DramaA teenager is mysteriously transported to an island. There, he must help safeguard a group of orphaned children who possess extraordinary abilities from creatures that seek their destruction.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.8 - 65
11 A.M.Movie · 2013 · 99mSoon, scientists at an underwater lab achieve a breakthrough: a working time machine. Lead researcher Woo-seok is offered funding by a powerful corporation if he successfully tests it. He and Young-eun make the jump to 11 A.M. the following day, only to discover the base is crumbling and deserted. The other researchers have vanished, and they are now targets for an unknown killer.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 66
Game OverMovie · 2019 · 97m · Thriller, HorrorSwapna, a game designer with a fear of the dark, is struggling to recover from a traumatic event. As she navigates life, she must confront her inner demons to survive.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.2 - 67
12 Dates of ChristmasMovie · 2011 · 89m · Romance, Comedy, FantasyTrying to win back her ex, Jack, on Christmas Eve, Kate messes up a blind date with Miles, a charming man she was set up with. Then, in a surprising turn of events, Kate is magically given the chance to relive Christmas Eve twelve times.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 68
StasisMovie · 2017 · 84mFollowing a night of partying, Ava returns home to discover she's already in bed. But the person in her body isn’t her – it’s a time-traveling fugitive who has stolen her identity and life. This fugitive isn't alone; others are hidden in the past, secretly manipulating events to change the future. Now a ghost in her own life, Ava is the only one who can stop them and restore the timeline.IMDb 3.0TMDB 3.5 - 69
This MorningMovie · 1993 · 81m · Fantasy, Horror, ComedyAsh, an ordinary department store worker, is suddenly transported to medieval England. He's equipped with modern weapons like a shotgun and chainsaw, and must survive in a dangerous new world.
He meets a strong and captivating woman, and together they journey through a haunted landscape overrun by the undead. Facing relentless zombies and their own fears, Ash and his love must fight for survival amidst darkness and superstition.
The film blends suspense, humor, and action to explore courage, adapting to new circumstances, and the strength found in human connection. This unusual story about time travel offers a new take on fighting evil.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.3
