10 Time Loop Movies You Can’t Miss

Description: Phil Connors, a weatherman, finds himself reliving the same day over and over again, leading to both comedic and introspective moments as he tries to break the loop.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a darker, more existential piece, but was lightened for broader appeal. The town of Punxsutawney was recreated in Woodstock, Illinois, for filming.

Description: Evan Treborn discovers he can travel back in time to his traumatic childhood moments, but each change he makes has unforeseen consequences, trapping him in a loop of his own making.

Fact: The film has several alternate endings, with the theatrical release being the most optimistic. The title refers to the chaos theory concept where small changes can lead to significant outcomes.

Description: A man accidentally travels back in time, leading to a series of events where he must navigate his own past actions to prevent a disastrous future.

Fact: This Spanish film was made with a very low budget but received widespread acclaim for its clever plot and minimalistic approach to time travel.

Description: Captain Colter Stevens is sent back in time to inhabit the body of a commuter on a doomed train, reliving the same eight minutes to prevent a larger disaster.

Fact: The film's title refers to the code used to access the time-traveling technology. It was praised for its originality and the complexity of its time-travel mechanics.

Description: Jess and her friends find themselves on a mysterious ship where time loops and alternate realities collide, leading to a mind-bending experience.

Fact: The film was shot in Australia, with much of the action taking place on a real ship. The ending is intentionally ambiguous, leaving room for interpretation.

Description: In a future where time travel exists, hitmen called "loopers" kill targets sent back from the future, but when Joe's future self is sent back, he must confront his own time loop.

Fact: The film's writer/director, Rian Johnson, was inspired by the concept of time travel and the ethical dilemmas it poses. Bruce Willis and Joseph Gordon-Levitt play the same character at different ages.

Description: A soldier relives the same day of a battle against alien invaders, using his knowledge from previous loops to become a better fighter and change the outcome of the war.

Fact: The film was adapted from the Japanese novel "All You Need Is Kill" by Hiroshi Sakurazaka. Tom Cruise performed many of his own stunts, including the famous beach landing sequence.

Description: A time-traveling agent must prevent a future crime, leading to a complex loop involving identity, causality, and the nature of time itself.

Fact: The film is based on the short story "All You Zombies—" by Robert A. Heinlein, exploring themes of predestination and free will.

Description: Tree Gelbman relives her birthday repeatedly, each time being murdered, until she figures out who her killer is and how to stop the cycle.

Fact: The film was initially pitched as "Groundhog Day meets Scream." It was a surprise hit, leading to a sequel, "Happy Death Day 2U."

Description: Nyles and Sarah find themselves stuck in a time loop at a wedding, leading to a comedic exploration of life, love, and existential questions.

Fact: The film was shot in Palm Springs, California, and was one of the first major releases to go straight to streaming due to the global health crisis.