21 Best Time Travel Movies of All Time

Indexing is as per IMDB Rating.

Explore the fascinating world of time travel through our selection of the 20 Best Time Traveler Movies. These films will take you on incredible journeys through the past, future, and alternate realities, delivering mind-bending narratives and unforgettable adventures.

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1  Terminator 2 Judgment Day 1991
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Title: Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Year: 1991
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Director: James Cameron
Writers: James Cameron, William Wisher Jr. (screenplay)
Stars: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick

Plot: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" is the second installment in the "Terminator" franchise. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic future where Skynet, an advanced artificial intelligence, has sent a new Terminator, the T-1000 (Robert Patrick), back in time to kill John Connor (Edward Furlong), the future leader of the human resistance. In response, the resistance sends a reprogrammed Terminator, the T-800 (Arnold Schwarzenegger), to protect John. As they try to prevent Judgment Day and stop the T-1000, John and the T-800 develop a unique bond, while John's mother, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), fights to change the future.

Awards: "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" received numerous awards and nominations.

Academy Awards: 4 wins, including Best Visual Effects, Best Sound Mixing, Best Sound Editing, and Best Makeup

Box Office Earnings: The film grossed over $520 million worldwide.

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
Duration: 2h 17min
Language: English

2  Back to the Future 1985
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"Back to the Future" (1985)

  • IMDb Rating: 8.5/10
  • Description: Marty McFly, with the help of Doc Brown's DeLorean, travels back to the 1950s and must ensure his parents' future together.
  • Interesting Fact: The film's initial choice for the time machine wasn't a DeLorean but a refrigerator.

3  Donnie Darko 2001
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"Donnie Darko" (2001)

  • IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
  • Description: Troubled teenager Donnie Darko experiences bizarre events, including encounters with a giant rabbit, as he grapples with time and fate.
  • Interesting Fact: The film gained a dedicated following for its thought-provoking narrative.

4  Groundhog Day 1993
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"Groundhog Day" (1993)

  • IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
  • Description: A cynical weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again, leading to personal transformation.
  • Interesting Fact: The time loop in the film lasts for about 10 years.

5  The Terminator 1984
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"The Terminator" (1984)

  • IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
  • Description: A cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor, whose unborn son will lead a resistance against machines.
  • Interesting Fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic line, "I'll be back," became a hallmark of his career.

6  12 Monkeys 1995
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"12 Monkeys" (1995)

  • IMDb Rating: 8.0/10
  • Description: In a dystopian future, a convict is sent back in time to gather information about a deadly virus that devastated humanity.
  • Interesting Fact: The film is inspired by the French short film "La Jetée."

7  Edge of Tomorrow 2014
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"Edge of Tomorrow" (2014)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.9/10
  • Description: A soldier, caught in a time loop during an alien invasion, gains combat experience with each reset.
  • Interesting Fact: The film was based on the Japanese light novel "All You Need Is Kill."

8  About Time 2013
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"About Time" (2013)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
  • Description: A young man discovers he can time travel and uses this ability to improve his life and relationships.
  • Interesting Fact: The film explores the idea that the most important moments in life are often the ordinary ones.

9  The Butterfly Effect 2004
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"The Butterfly Effect" (2004)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.6/10
  • Description: A man discovers that he can revisit moments from his past and tries to alter them with unforeseen consequences.
  • Interesting Fact: The film explores the concept of the butterfly effect in chaos theory.

10  Predestination 2014
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"Predestination" (2014)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.5/10
  • Description: A temporal agent embarks on his final mission to stop a terrorist, leading to a mind-bending journey.
  • Interesting Fact: The film's intricate plot is based on the short story "—All You Zombies—" by Robert A. Heinlein.

11  Looper 2012
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"Looper" (2012)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
  • Description: In a future where time travel is possible, hitmen called "loopers" eliminate targets sent back in time until one looper faces his older self.
  • Interesting Fact: The film explores the ethical and paradoxical implications of time travel.

12  Frequency 2000
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"Frequency" (2000)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.3/10
  • Description: A son communicates with his deceased father through a radio and tries to change the past.
  • Interesting Fact: The film explores the idea of altering the past with unforeseen consequences.

13  Time After Time 1979
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"Time After Time" (1979)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
  • Description: H.G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper, who has stolen his time machine and traveled to modern-day San Francisco.
  • Interesting Fact: This film features a unique confrontation between two iconic historical figures.

14  The Time Travelers Wife 2009
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"The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.1/10
  • Description: A man with a genetic disorder involuntarily time-travels, causing challenges in his relationship with his wife.
  • Interesting Fact: The film is based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger.

15  Timecrimes 2007
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"Timecrimes" (2007)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
  • Description: A man stumbles upon a time machine and becomes trapped in a series of increasingly complicated events.
  • Interesting Fact: The film's intricate plot makes it a favorite among time travel enthusiasts.

16  Safety Not Guaranteed 2012
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"Safety Not Guaranteed" (2012)

  • IMDb Rating: 7.0/10
  • Description: A trio of journalists investigates a classified ad seeking a time-traveling companion.
  • Interesting Fact: The film blends elements of comedy, romance, and sci-fi in a charming way.

17  Bill and Teds Excellent Adventure 1989
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"Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure" (1989)

  • IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
  • Description: Two slackers travel through time to collect historical figures for a school presentation.
  • Interesting Fact: The film's humor and iconic characters made it a cult classic.

18  Primer 2004
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"Primer" (2004)

  • IMDb Rating: 6.9/10
  • Description: Two engineers accidentally invent a time machine, leading to complex and mind-bending consequences.
  • Interesting Fact: The film was made on an extremely low budget and features a complex narrative structure.

19  Midnight Special 2016
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"Midnight Special" (2016)

  • IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
  • Description: A father and son go on the run when it's discovered the child possesses mysterious, otherworldly abilities.
  • Interesting Fact: The film combines science fiction and supernatural elements in a suspenseful narrative.

20  Hot Tub Time Machine 2010
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"Hot Tub Time Machine" (2010)

  • IMDb Rating: 6.4/10
  • Description: Four friends accidentally time-travel to the 1980s via a hot tub and must navigate the past.
  • Interesting Fact: The film humorously plays with '80s nostalgia and culture.

21  Timecop 1994
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"Timecop" (1994)

  • IMDb Rating: 5.8/10
  • Description: A time-traveling police officer must prevent temporal criminals from altering history.
  • Interesting Fact: This film is based on a Dark Horse comic series.