10 Movies and Shows Like Coherence (2013)

Description: Similar to 'Coherence' in its low-budget, high-concept approach to science fiction, 'Primer' explores complex themes of time travel and its unintended consequences. Both films rely on tight storytelling and a focus on character dynamics under extraordinary circumstances.

Fact: 'Primer' was made on a budget of only $7,

Description: This Spanish time-travel thriller shares with 'Coherence' a focus on the psychological impact of time manipulation and the paradoxes that arise from it. Both films create tension through increasingly complicated timelines.

Fact: Director Nacho Vigalondo later directed an episode of 'The Twilight Zone' reboot. The film was remade in Hindi as 'Timecrimes' in 201The entire budget was under $3 million.

Description: Like 'Coherence', 'The Man from Earth' is a dialogue-driven sci-fi film that takes place mostly in a single location. Both movies explore deep philosophical questions and rely on the power of conversation to unravel their mysteries.

Fact: The entire film was shot in just one week. It was the last screenplay written by Jerome Bixby, who also wrote episodes for the original 'Star Trek' series. The film was later adapted into a stage play.

Description: Like 'Coherence', 'Moon' is a cerebral sci-fi film that explores identity and isolation. Both movies feature protagonists confronting versions of themselves and questioning their reality.

Fact: Sam Rockwell's performance was widely praised. Director Duncan Jones is David Bowie's son. The film's budget was $5 million, modest for a sci-fi film.

Description: Sharing 'Coherence's' blend of intimate drama with cosmic sci-fi concepts, 'Another Earth' explores parallel realities and the idea of second chances. Both films maintain a grounded emotional core despite their high-concept premises.

Fact: Co-writer and star Brit Marling also co-wrote 'The OA'. The film won the Alfred P. Sloan Prize at Sundance. Director Mike Cahill shot much of the film himself to save money.

Description: Sharing 'Coherence's' fascination with time loops and identity, 'Predestination' presents a mind-bending narrative that challenges viewers' perceptions of cause and effect. Both films feature protagonists grappling with versions of themselves.

Fact: Based on Robert A. Heinlein's short story 'All You Zombies'. Ethan Hawke plays a time-traveling agent in the film. The film's twist is considered one of the most surprising in recent sci-fi cinema.

Description: Like 'Coherence', this film explores relationship dynamics through a sci-fi lens, featuring a couple who encounter strange duplicates of themselves. Both movies use their premises to examine human nature and identity.

Fact: Mark Duplass and Elisabeth Moss star as the couple. The film's twist was kept secret from audiences before release. Director Charlie McDowell is the son of Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen.

Description: This film shares 'Coherence's' interest in scientific concepts with spiritual implications, blending hard science with metaphysical questions. Both movies feature ordinary scientists encountering extraordinary phenomena.

Fact: Director Mike Cahill also made 'Another Earth'. The film's lead, Michael Pitt, was replaced in the 'Hannibal' TV series due to his work on this film. The eye imagery in the film is based on real scientific studies.

Description: Similar to 'Coherence', 'The Signal' begins as a seemingly straightforward story that gradually reveals deeper, more complex layers. Both films play with audience perceptions of reality and feature isolated characters facing inexplicable events.

Fact: Laurence Fishburne plays a mysterious scientist. The film won awards at Sundance and SXSW. Director William Eubank previously worked as a cinematographer.

Description: This film shares 'Coherence's' atmosphere of creeping cosmic dread and its exploration of alternate realities. Both movies feature ordinary people encountering phenomena beyond their understanding in isolated settings.

Fact: Directors Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead also star in the film. It's connected to their previous film 'Resolution' (2012). The film was shot in just 20 days.