19 Time-Travel Films That Shaped Our Perception of Time

The genre of time travel movies has gained immense popularity in the film industry, captivating the imaginations of audiences worldwide. Someone recently asked, ‘What are the best time travel movies ever made’ and the internet delivered. Here are the top answers.

 Interstellar 

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“Maybe my favorite time travel film, talking to your daughter on her deathbed while you’re half her age is fascinating.”

“I love all the little details like the background scene having music which relates to how much time is actually passing by.”

Edge of Tomorrow

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“It’s based on the manga “All You Need is Kill,” and I love the film just as much.”

“Seriously, one of my most rewatched movies. A favorite for sure.”

Predestination

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“Biggest mind-boggling time travel movie I’ve ever seen.”

“It’s unique and thought-provoking. It explores the concept of time travel and its effects on the human condition better than any other movie.”

Groundhog Day

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“A simple and timeless piece of advice presented as a well-made movie.”

“I think “Groundhog Day” is the best movie ever made. The story of a cursed man gaining redemption is my favorite.”

Back to the Future

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“The best duo in the history of films.”

“One of the best movies I have seen. Everything was perfect for me.”

“Back to the Future is my favorite film of all time. It got me into films as a whole.” 

About Time

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“Even though it’s a rom-com, it’s still one of my favorites, and I’m not big on rom-coms.”

“It was so emotional. I teared up a few times during it.” 

“This movie was so good! I couldn’t believe I’d never heard of it until recently. 

Run Lola Run

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“The time loop in Run Lola Run is wild.”

“A modern classic and such breath-taking visuals with innovative storytelling.”

Hot Tub Time Machine

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“This was way better than I expected going into it.”

“I can’t be the only one who sees the genius of this movie…”

“It was so self-aware of how absurd and ridiculous, it’s hard to say anything negative.”

The Butterfly Effect

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“I love how they dealt with “time travel” in that movie because it’s so insane to realize how it works midway through.”

“One of the best first watches of any movie I’ve ever seen.”

Looper

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“Looper is so good, highly underrated.”

“Never have I seen a movie so conflicting. The whole time, and even after the movie, I didn’t know who to root for.”

Timecrimes 

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“One of the best time travel movies of all time!”

“A standout entry in the time-travel genre, and I highly recommend it for fans of science fiction and mind-bending films.”

“It’s a lot of fun and, for some reason, kind of creepy even though nothing weird or scary happens.”

Time Bandits

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“I just watched the best movie ever!”

“Genius how all the separate adventures the boy has are represented in his toys.”

Tenet

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“I really believe that the message of this film went over a lot of general audience’s heads at the time of release due to the pandemic.”

“Tenet ranks very high in my personal list of Nolan films.” 

Time Trap

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“I really liked this movie. Its budget not so much, but the concept was cool.”

“This was brilliant. I didn’t know it existed and watched it with zero expectations but was blown away.”

Primer 

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“The only one I can think of that actually tackles the inherent complexity of the subject. Such a gem.”

“That movie was so amazing, and with the budget, it was done with. Insanity.”

“I still don’t completely understand it, and it is still one of my favorite time travel movies.” 

Somewhere in Time

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“That penny scene scares me more than a lot of actual horror movies.”

“I adore this movie!”

“If you’re looking for a romantic, time-travel film that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy inside, then I highly recommend this one.”

The Final Countdown

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“I was disappointed it took me until I was in my 40s to see them!”

“It perfectly balances the tension of a ticking clock with the philosophical questions that arise when faced with the possibility of changing history.”

The Infinite Man

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“I love how the film’s low budget made it so much more creative.”

“Everything is filmed in one location, and there are only three actors in the whole movie. And it’s amazing.”

Peggy Sue Got Married

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“I know it’s silly, but it resonated with me as a woman.”

“I loved Katherine going back and realizing that a lot of the rules she followed as a girl were just silly and pointless.”

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