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Time Travel Sci-Fi movies

Time rules drive the plot: loops, paradoxes, timeline changes, and consequences of rewriting past or future.

Boss Level

1. Boss Level

Action Science Fiction Thriller Time Travel Sci-Fi One-Person Army
6.8
20211h 41min

Overview

A former special forces agent is trapped in a time loop and relives his death over and over again. To escape the terrible situation, he must track down those responsible and stop them.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Family safety under threat, Authoritarian ambition, Repetition and resilience, Time loop endurance, Video game framing

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Overview

Connected by phone in the same home but 20 years apart, a caller puts a woman’s past — and life — on the line to change her own fate.

Themes

Loyalty under duress, Survival through cooperation, Labor exploitation, Leadership dynamics, Trust and hierarchy

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Netflix
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Stand by Me Doraemon 2

3. Stand by Me Doraemon 2

Animation Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Drama
7.5
20201h 36min

Overview

Nobita travels to the future to show his beloved grandma his bride, but adult Nobita has fled his own wedding.

Themes

Intergenerational bonds, Time travel consequences, Family duty vs desire, Memory manipulation risk, Identity shaped by circumstance, Gadget-enabled growth

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Netflix
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Overview

Two New Orleans paramedics' lives are ripped apart after encountering a series of horrific deaths linked to a designer drug with bizarre, otherworldly effects.

Themes

Time as weapon, Family dissolution under crisis, Designer drug ethics, Caregiver under pressure, Unreliable time perception, Obsession with time, Mortality and memory

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Bill & Ted Face the Music

5. Bill & Ted Face the Music

Comedy Science Fiction Adventure High-Concept Comedy Adventure Epic
5.9
20201h 32min

Overview

Yet to fulfill their rock and roll destiny, the stakes are higher than ever for the now middle-aged Bill and Ted who set out on a new adventure when a visitor from the future warns them that only their song can save life as we know it.

Themes

"movie: bill & ted face the music. genres: comedy, Science fiction, Adventure, Comedy, Science fiction, Adventure main themes: guitar, Time travel, Sequel, Guitar, Time travel, Sequel full keywords list: guitar, Time travel, Sequel, Aftercreditsstinger, Father daughter relationship, 2030s. concept analysis: the film explores themes of friendship and the importance of collaboration in achieving one's dreams. it highlights the idea that true success comes not from individual effort but from the collective contributions of those around us."

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Amazon Video
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Tenet

6. Tenet

Action Thriller Science Fiction Spy Action Mindfuck Thriller
7.3
20202h 30min

Overview

Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

Themes

Time travel consequences, Espionage and secrecy, Terrorist plots and attacks, Global catastrophic stakes, Arms dealing networks, Dual timelines paradoxes

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Palm Springs

7. Palm Springs

Comedy Romance Science Fiction Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
7.4
20201h 30min

Overview

When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Romance under constraint, Hedonism vs responsibility, Time loop endurance, Escape through science

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Hulu
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Don't Let Go

8. Don't Let Go

Horror Mystery Science Fiction Thriller Investigation Mystery
6.4
20191h 47min

Overview

A detective suffering from a personal loss receives a call from his recently deceased niece. Being able to communicate across time, the two work together to try and stop the crime before it occurs.

Themes

Duty under pressure, Grief shaping judgment, Time-travel interference, Intergenerational protection, Police corruption conspiracy, Frame-up suspicion

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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See You Yesterday

9. See You Yesterday

Science Fiction Drama Adventure Crime Action
5.3
20191h 26min

Overview

As two teen prodigies try to master the art of time travel, a tragic police shooting sends them on a series of dangerous trips to the past.

Themes

"movie: see you yesterday. genres: science fiction, Drama, Adventure, Crime, Action, Science fiction, Drama, Adventure, Crime, Action main themes: robbery, Genius, Time travel, Robbery, Genius, Time travel full keywords list: robbery, Genius, Time travel, Time machine, Time loop, Female protagonist, Brother sister relationship, Teen adventure, Best friends. concept analysis: the film explores the ethical implications of time travel and the consequences of attempting to alter fate. it delves into themes of grief, Sacrifice, And the harsh realities of systemic injustice, Questioning the limits of technology in confronting personal loss."

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Netflix
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Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

10. Justice League vs. the Fatal Five

Animation Action Science Fiction Fantasy Superhero Action
6.5
20191h 17min

Overview

The Justice League faces a powerful new threat — the Fatal Five! Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman seek answers as the time-traveling trio of Mano, Persuader and Tharok terrorize Metropolis in search of budding Green Lantern, Jessica Cruz. With her unwilling help, they aim to free remaining Fatal Five members Emerald Empress and Validus to carry out their sinister plan. But the Justice League has also discovered an ally from another time in the peculiar Star Boy — brimming with volatile power, could he be the key to thwarting the Fatal Five? An epic battle against ultimate evil awaits!

Themes

Duty under pressure, Time travel consequences, Leadership under threat, Recruitment and belonging, Agoraphobia and resilience, Team trust under pressure

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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