Adventure Films That Change History

Description: H.G. Wells uses his own time machine to pursue Jack the Ripper into the future, changing the course of history as he tries to stop the killer in modern-day San Francisco.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Karl Alexander, who also co-wrote the screenplay. It was one of the first films to use the concept of time travel to chase a historical figure.

Description: Marty McFly accidentally travels back in time to 1955, where he must ensure his parents meet and fall in love to secure his own existence, altering the course of history.

Fact: The iconic DeLorean time machine was originally supposed to be a refrigerator, but it was changed to avoid encouraging children to climb into fridges. The film's success led to two sequels.

Description: A son communicates with his deceased father through a ham radio, altering past events to save his father's life, which has ripple effects on history.

Fact: The film uses the concept of time travel through communication, rather than physical travel. It was well-received for its emotional depth and clever plot.

Description: A scientist invents a time machine to save his fiancée, but ends up witnessing the future of humanity, altering his understanding of history and time.

Fact: This is a remake of the 1960 film based on H.G. Wells' novel. The film's time machine design was inspired by the original but updated for modern audiences.

Description: Evan Treborn discovers he can travel back in time to his childhood to fix past traumas, but each change has unforeseen consequences, altering history in unpredictable ways.

Fact: The film's title refers to the butterfly effect theory in chaos theory, where small changes can lead to significant outcomes. There are several alternate endings, reflecting the film's theme of changing history.

Description: Time travelers go back to hunt dinosaurs, but a small change in the past leads to drastic alterations in the future, showcasing the butterfly effect in action.

Fact: The film is based on a short story by Ray Bradbury. It was plagued by production issues, leading to significant changes from the original script.

Description: Two people living in different years communicate through a magical mailbox, their interactions subtly changing each other's lives and history.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." It features a unique time-travel concept where characters are separated by two years.

Description: Henry, a time traveler, and Clare, his wife, navigate the complexities of their relationship as Henry's involuntary time jumps alter their shared history.

Fact: The film is based on the best-selling novel by Audrey Niffenegger. It explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of time travel on personal history.

Description: A professor claims to be a 14,000-year-old caveman, recounting his journey through history, influencing and being influenced by historical events.

Fact: The film was shot in a single location, a professor's house, and relies entirely on dialogue. It was initially released as a direct-to-video film but gained a cult following.

Description: A screenwriter finds himself transported back to the 1920s Paris every night at midnight, meeting historical figures and experiencing the era's cultural renaissance.

Fact: The film features numerous real-life historical figures, including F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Gertrude Stein. It was Woody Allen's highest-grossing film in the United States.