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25 movies that deal with prehistoric times

Some movies are about history, but others deal with matters that predate history. There’s something fascinating about prehistoric times, and it gets even more intriguing when you bring those ancient matters into our own world. Many movies deal with prehistory one way or another, even if they aren’t all set entirely in a time before we started keeping a record of what was going on. This is a collection of films that are at least partially prehistoric.

“10,000 BC” (2008)

We’re not starting with a big movie, but with one that has a year from prehistory as its title. “10,000 BC” is a Roland Emmerich film, so it’s basically a big, sloppy action movie but only set in ancient times. There are mammoths instead of aliens. Many consider this to be Emmerich’s worst film, which is saying something.

“The Flintstones” (1994)

No, “The Flintstones” is not accurate. Humans didn’t live alongside dinosaurs, much less have bird can openers. However, the Flintstones truly is the modern Stone Age family. It’s basically “The Honeymooners” in prehistoric times, but with a lot of added modern flavor. That’s the TV show, of course. The film isn’t animated but instead stars the likes of John Goodman in a live-action adaptation of the iconic cartoon.

“One Million Years B.C.” (1966)

Years before Emmerich made his film, another movie went way further into prehistory. “One Million Years B.C.” is actually a remake of a 1940 film, but this is the one people remember because it starred Raquel Welch and had stop-motion animation from the legendary Ray Harryhausen.

“Caveman” (1981)

A broad caveman comedy starring Ringo Starr and directed by the co-writer of “Jaws?” It happened! “Caveman” is kind of a crazy slice of film history for its weirdness. Most of the movie is done in a made-up caveman language. One good thing came out of this film, at least. Ringo Starr met Barbara Bach on “Caveman,” and the two got married a year later.

“The Clan of the Cave Bear” (1986)

“The Clan of the Cave Bear” stars Daryl Hannah as a Cro-Magnon woman raised by, and living with, a Neanderthal clan. There is little dialogue and characters mostly use sign language. The film was based on the first book in a five-book series, but it was a major flop. It made a mere $2 million against an $18 million budget.

“The Croods” (2013)

“The Croods” is one of those animated family films that feels totally forgettable if you don’t have kids but made a shocking amount of money. The film also has a really impressive cast, including Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds, and Nicolas Cage . “The Croods” was successful enough to receive a Netflix spinoff and a sequel movie that hit in 2020.

“The Good Dinosaur” (2015)

It’s fair to call “The Good Dinosaur” the least-remembered Pixar movie, right? Are we reminding you it exists right now? Do you remember the moves it came out between? Can you name one thing that happens in it? “The Good Dinosaur,” which by the way came out the same year as “Inside Out,” is set in a world where the dinosaurs never go extinct and are around when humans arise. It’s arguably the only financial flop Pixar has ever produced.

“Early Man” (2017)

You either like Nick Parks’ animation style (and low-key comedy) or you don’t. Have you enjoyed the “Wallace & Gromit” films? Then you should check out “Early Man.” If not, though, it probably won’t be up your alley, unless you really like stories about prehistoric people living in the Stone Age.

“Ice Age” (2002)

We know there have been several “Ice Age” sequels, but we don’t want to just list a bunch of sequels in this article. As such, consider this an entry for every “Ice Age” film. The movies, which focus on talking animals voiced by the likes of Ray Romano and Denis Leary , have proven quite popular. And shout out to Scrat and his endless quest for acorns.

“The Land Before Time” (1988)

Speaking of sequels, there have been so many “The Land Before Time” movies at this point. There have actually been a whopping 14 movies in this series, but all of them save for the first one have been direct-to-video. Hey, there will always be kids who want to watch movies about kid dinosaurs going on adventures, right?

“Brother Bear” (2003)

“Brother Bear” is quite notable, as it is the final animated movie Disney made at its studios down in Orlando, Florida before they moved to making exclusively computer-animated films. It also features Rick Moranis’ last role in a theatrically-released film, and his last role to date was the 2006 direct-to-DVD sequel “Brother Bear 2.” All that yielded an Oscar nomination for Best Animated Feature, even if “Brother Bear” has certainly not entered the Disney canon at this point.

“Quest for Fire” (1981)

“Quest for Fire” is about a tribe of cavemen on, well, a quest for fire. Hey, the control of fire was huge for human civilization. While the movie uses an invented language, the movie is a Canadian-French co-production, which is how it was eligible to win Best Picture at the Cesar Awards, the French equivalent of the Oscars. “Quest for Fire” also won an Academy Award for Best Makeup.

“Jurassic Park” (1993)

Welcome to Jurassic Park. As we said, all of these movies aren’t taking place in prehistory. They just involve prehistory elements. “Jurassic Park” certainly is that kind of film. As you surely know, it’s about dinosaurs being brought back at a planned amusement park. It doesn’t go well. Jeff Goldblum is involved. “Jurassic Park” is one of the biggest blockbusters and most-beloved movies ever. It has inspired four sequels.

“Conan the Barbarian” (1982)

Technically, “Conan the Barbarian” takes place in a fantasy world in the fictional Hyborian Age of Earth’s history. However, it’s clearly prehistory, even if it is not entirely real. Just take one look at Arnold Schwarzenegger in his Conan garb and you get clear prehistoric vibes.

“Encino Man” (1992)

Brendan Fraser must like playing a man out of time. He starred in “Blast From the Past,” where he plays a guy who went into a bomb shelter in the ‘50s and emerged decades later. In “Encino Man,” he spends even more time away from the world. Fraser plays a caveman who is frozen during the Ice Age and thawed out in 1990s Los Angeles. Then, he gets to hang out with Sean Astin and Pauly Shore. It’s a really wacky comedy.

“2001: A Space Odyssey” (1968)

A bunch of “2001: A Space Odyssey,” Stanley Kubrick’s epic movie, takes place in what was then the future. Of course, there’s also the films famous opening. A bunch of early humanlike being basically discover tools, and quickly tools become weapons. A bone is thrown into the sky, it is match cut into a spaceship, and “2001” goes from there.

“History of the World, Part I” (1981)

This is basically a sketch movie set in different historical eras, starting with the Stone Age. It’s a Mel Brooks movie, and not the best one, so there are some funny bits and some that don’t really work. You see the invention of fire, the invention of art, the invention of art criticism, and so on. Nothing stands out like the big Spanish Inquisition musical number from later in the movie, but “History of the World, Part I” begins with prehistory.

“Year One” (2009)

Unfortunately, “Year One” was Harold Ramis’ last film. It’s not exactly the most glamorous way to go out. The movie is about two cavemen ( Jack Black and Michael Cera) heading out into the world. There’s a lot of religious stuff in there, but we’re talking Cain and Abel and things of that ilk, so it is technically still prehistory since the Bible isn’t pretending that those things were written down as they happened.

“Land of the Lost” (2009)

Speaking of flops, “Land of the Lost” showed the limits of Will Ferrell’s star power. A goofy comedy based on an old ‘70s show about a family that falls into a world of dinosaurs? That could work. Just look at those “Brady Bunch” movies. Alas, “Land of the Lost” was a total flop, both critically and commercially. Just stick to the TV show.

“We’re Back! A Dinosaur’s Story” (1993)

“We’re Back!” kind of gives away the premise in its title. It’s about dinosaurs, fun, talking cartoon dinosaurs, arriving in 1990s New York. They are a bit smaller than most dinosaurs, though, and this movie is also slimmer than most at a mere 71 minutes. Also, it was produced by Stephen Spielberg’s animation company. Apparently, Spielberg had dinosaurs on the brain in 1993.

“Lost Continent” (1951)

There are many movies about people, scientists usually, finding some uncharted space on the planet Earth where dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures still roam the land. “Lost Continent” is one of those films, but it is noteworthy for two reasons. One, the stop-motion dinosaurs. Two, the movie stars Cesar Romero, aka Joker on the ‘60s version of “Batman.”

“Night at the Museum” (2006)

The “Night of the Museum” movies are basically about Ben Stiller being a harried watchman at a museum dealing with exhibits coming to life. Sure, Robin Williams as Teddy Roosevelt or Owen Wilson as a random cowboy gets more love. However, there are also Neanderthals in the mix, as well as a talking Easter Island head voiced by Brad Garrett. That counts.

“Iceman” (1984)

No, this isn’t about Val Kilmer’s character from “Top Gun.” It’s another movie about a caveman frozen in ice that is revived in modern times. “Iceman” is no “Encino Man,” though. It’s a dark and serious drama with a lot on its mind, which is not what you would say about any Pauly Shore film.

“Eegah” (1962)

If you are wondering if “Eegah” is any good, just know that it is the centerpiece of one of the best episodes of “Mystery Science Theater 3000.” Richard Kiel, best known as Jaws in a couple of James Bond movies, plays Eegah, a caveman in modern times. The movie is truly awful. Watch out for snakes!

“Alpha” (2018)

We end, oddly enough, with a movie named after the first letter of the Greek alphabet. Kind of like a prehistoric “Call of the Wild,” “Alpha” is about a teenage boy who befriends an injured wolf during a hunt around the time of the last Ice Age. Unlike that “Call of the Wild” movie, they used an actual dog instead of a bizarre animated dog.

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

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Could we have a better word scramble to describe a trailer? I don’t think so. But that is exactly what happens in the trailer for sci-fi thriller 65 . Adam Driver’s character adopts a young girl after their space travels go awry. Luckily for them, the planet they land on has drinkable water and a breathable atmosphere… It’s actually Earth. Unluckily for them, this planet is earth 65 million years ago, and it also has dinosaurs. Who may or may not be of an extra-killer variety? When we think about futuristic space travel movies, we don’t often think of adding pre-historic creatures into the mix. But really, why not have dinosaurs running around? And they are just the backdrop to Adam Driver’s journey toward understanding the meaning of family? Sign us up.

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As if all of that weren’t enough, the trailer description for 65 reminds us that this movie comes “from the writers of A Quiet Place and producer Sam Raimi.” So we know that although the premise seems absurd, this movie will likely offer us an amazing adventure. A Quiet Place became a sensation in 2018 and offered us one of the most interesting horror conceits in recent history. And, of course, we know Sam Raimi knows what’s what. Of course, we trust Adam Driver’s acting with our lives . So altogether, 65 has one strong team.

Adam Driver carrying a girl on his back in 65 trailer

The full synopsis of the movie reveals a little more about its plot and clarifies what we saw already in the 65 trailer.

After a catastrophic crash on an unknown planet, pilot Mills (Adam Driver) quickly discovers he’s actually stranded on Earth…65 million years ago. Now, with only one chance at rescue, Mills and the only other survivor, Koa (Ariana Greenblatt), must make their way across an unknown terrain riddled with dangerous prehistoric creatures in an epic fight to survive. From the writers of A Quiet Place and producer Sam Raimi comes 65, a sci-fi thriller starring Adam Driver, Ariana Greenblatt, and Chloe Coleman. Written, directed, and produced by Scott Beck & Bryan Woods – the film is also produced by Sam Raimi, Deborah Liebling and Zainab Azizi.

Adam Driver and Dinosaur skull in 65 trailer

Space travel and time travel do go hand in hand. The further you get out into space from a point, the more differently you experience time as compared to your original location. We’re not sure how Adam Driver achieves time travel at one point in time and space in 65 . But, hey, we’re game to find out. And to watch him take on the dinos. And to watch him become a good dad. Basically, we feel ready for this movie. The second trailer for 65 only builds on that excitement, focusing on dinos and dads.

65 releases in theaters on March 10.

65’s first trailer leaves Adam Driver stuck millions of years in the prehistoric past

Sony’s upcoming time traveling survival thriller from scott beck and bryan woods pits futuristic humans against dinosaurs from the cretaceous period..

By Charles Pulliam-Moore , a reporter focusing on film, TV, and pop culture. Before The Verge, he wrote about comic books, labor, race, and more at io9 and Gizmodo for almost five years.

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The idea of the modern-day world becoming overrun by genetically engineered dinosaurs is only but so alarming because, at the end of the day, they’re just animals who probably aren’t well-suited to survive on the planet as it currently exists. But the situation in Sony’s upcoming sci-fi survival thriller 65 from co-directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods is far, far more unsettling as it flings humans from the distant future into the prehistoric past and leaves them with nothing but their wits (and a few guns) to battle against T. rexes.

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30 Movies About Time Travel Ranked Worst To Best

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The notion of time travel is both inherently human (who wouldn't want the opportunity to see what the world will be like after they're gone, or to revisit the cherished memories of the past?) and intensely cinematic. So, it makes sense that it's a theme we see revisited in film time and time again.

However, while time travel is rooted in science fiction, time travel movies embrace a variety of different genres. We're not limited to just sci-fi action-adventures (there are plenty of those, though, if that's your cup of tea.) Filmmakers have used time travel for romances, family dramas, stoner comedies, and even serial-killer thrillers. By using time travel, we can reckon with both our fixation on the past and our constant anxieties about the future. Besides, time travel is a whole lot of fun. If you're looking for a new time travel movie to watch, these are some of the best.

30. Army of Darkness

After making two gruesome cult horror movies about the undead rising to do unspeakable things to your beloved protagonist, your first instinct might not be to hurl him backward in time to medieval Europe — but that's exactly what Sam Raimi did with "Army of Darkness." By transporting Ash (Bruce Campbell) to the 1300s on a mission to recover the mysterious Book of the Dead, Raimi was effectively able to keep his burgeoning franchise fresh, while still delivering on the ghoulish horror that his devoted fans had come to anticipate.

A knowing play on "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court," which also sees its modern-day hero set back to the Middle Ages, Raimi brings his trademark sense of humor to the proceedings. Although we've seen a continuation of the "Evil Dead" franchise in recent years, this outing served as a perfect finale to the original trilogy, giving Campbell's chainsaw-wielding Ash an appropriate send-off.

29. Brigadoon

Although time travel usually belongs to the science fiction genre, "Brigadoon" offers up a musical fantasy interpretation of the trope. Two modern-day Americans (Gene Kelly and Van Johnson) go wandering through the Scottish highlands when they happen upon a strange little town, one that is cursed to awaken from its slumber for just one day every 100 years. As such, it's effectively stuck in the 1700s, protected from the changing world around it.

The legend goes that if any of the villagers leave, the town will disappear forever, and anyone who wants to stay must be willing to completely abandon their former life in the outside world. When one of the Americans falls in love with a girl in this folksy Scottish utopia, he will have to choose a life for himself that involves being a man out of time — if he loves her enough to make that sacrifice, that is. With light, airy musical numbers and winning performances from Cyd Charisse and Gene Kelly, "Brigadoon" is entirely charming (even if its faux Scottish whimsy can wear thin at times).

28. Flight of the Navigator

Although "Flight of the Navigator" is aimed squarely at kids, it features some pretty complex science (and science fiction) principles, namely the time travel that could occur as a byproduct of advanced space flight. David is an ordinary 12-year-old growing up in the 1970s when he suffers a blow to the head that momentarily knocks him unconscious. But when he wakes up, he discovers to his considerable surprise that eight years have passed, everyone has grown older except for him, and no one can explain what happened to him.

"Flight of the Navigator" is at its best when it explores the ramifications of this time travel, especially as David struggles with the fact that all of his friends are full-grown adults now, and his little brother is now several years older than him. A rollicking family adventure through time and space, "Flight of the Navigator" may not hold a candle to its similarly alien-themed predecessor "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," but it has amassed a loyal fanbase all the same.

27. Last Night in Soho

A young aspiring fashion designer, Eloise (Thomasin McKenzie), travels to London to attend fashion school, determined to leave a mysterious and unwelcome gift behind her. But it follows her all the same in "Last Night in Soho." Each night, she travels in her dreams to the London of the swinging '60s, becoming obsessed with a beautiful woman she sees there, Sandie (Anya Taylor-Joy). Slowly over the course of the film, the lines between Eloise and Sandie become blurred, until she can barely tell where one ends and the other begins.

Hyper-stylized and dressed to the nines, "Last Night in Soho" luxuriates in the scenes set in the past, gleefully watching Eloise and Sandie ebb and flow into one another. But it isn't long before Eloise's dreams grow more malevolent and threatening, putting her very survival at risk. Although "Last Night in Soho" arguably has a slightly wobbly third act, the visual lyricism of the film more than makes up for any weaknesses that pop up later on.

26. Interstellar

If the Earth was dying, and you had a chance to save it, would you be willing to give up your entire world to do so? In "Interstellar," a team of astronauts is sent on a Hail Mary mission to find a new planet compatible with human life. But in order to do so, they'll have to travel in deep space through a wormhole, going so far away from home that they'll age at just a fraction of the speed of those left on Earth. For Cooper (Matthew McConaughey), that means leaving his two children to effectively grow up without him — their entire lives will go by in what feels like mere months for him.

Blending philosophical quandaries with the type of stunning visual work that director Christopher Nolan is known for, "Interstellar" is a top-tier space drama that addresses the ramifications of time dilation, causal loops, and black holes in a way that somehow manages to be both exciting and emotionally evocative.

25. Happy Death Day

What if every day in "Groundhog Day" ended in a serial murder? That's basically the plot of "Happy Death Day," a time loop movie that sees sorority girl Tree (Jessica Rothe) forced to repeat the same day over and over again. But not just any ordinary day — this is the day that she is murdered. Tree discovers new and inventive ways to be killed, as she is repeatedly hunted down by an extremely unsettling, baby-faced murderer. If she can figure out a way to survive and unmask the killer, she might just be able to break the loop and finally see what comes next.

Rothe owns every inch of the film, bringing charm and savvy to the lead role of Tree in what is an undeniable breakout performance. "Happy Death Day" has a mischievous sense of humor that allows it to join the top echelon of self-aware slashers, mixing comedy with inventive death sequences and a genuinely disturbing villain.

24. Edge of Tomorrow

If "die, rinse, repeat" is your kind of time loop, "Edge of Tomorrow" offers one of the finest examples in the genre. In a futuristic landscape of an Earth that has been beset by alien invaders, Tom Cruise stars as a soldier who is doomed to live out the same ultimately fatal battle ad nauseam. But just as Tree from "Happy Death Day" and Phil from "Groundhog Day" acquire new skills and perspectives with each new cycle, so too does Cruise's Bill Cage level up in his fighting abilities.

In many ways, "Edge of Tomorrow" mimics a roguelike video game as much as it functions as a traditional feature film. With impressive special effects and an unexpectedly compelling dynamic between Cruise and co-star Emily Blunt, "Edge of Tomorrow" rises above many other similar science fiction blockbusters. Variety praised both the writing and editing teams, emphasizing that they "tell their story in a breezy narrative shorthand (and at times, sleight-of-hand), transforming what must surely be an unbelievably tedious gauntlet for our hero into a deft, playful and continually involving viewing experience."

23. Frequency

To be fair, no one technically travels through time in "Frequency" — not physically, anyway. In the late 1990s, a grumpy, cynical NYC cop named John (Jim Caviezel) plays with a ham radio that once belonged to his father Frank, a firefighter who died on the job when John was a child. Imagine his amazement when a familiar voice begins speaking back to him — the voice of his long-dead father, traveling through space and time from the late 1960s.

Of course, the impulse to save him from the fire that claimed his life proves difficult to resist, a decision that sets in motion an unexpectedly dangerous chain of events. Clever and inventive, "Frequency" delivers on the touching father-son relationship between John and Frank, and its use of the ham radio as a vessel for time travel makes it stand out within the genre. With a narrative that is perpetually evolving with the ripples of time manipulation, it's full of surprises.

22. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

When characters are given the ability to travel through time, sometimes they grasp the gravity of their situation immediately — and other times they use their gift carelessly, hopping casually back a few days or even hours to fix minor life problems. Makoto Konno in "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" falls decidedly into the latter category. After being thrown from her bike and nearly killed by an oncoming train, Konno discovers her ability to "time-leap," as she finds herself flung back to the moments before the accident. She quickly uses this ability to her advantage, without realizing the impact these leaps have on the people around her.

Although there's a lightness to the storytelling (its far less apocalyptic than many other time travel films), "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" displays legitimate artistry, with Village Voice stating, "There's real craftsmanship for how [the film] sustains its sense of summer quietude and sun-soaked haziness through a few carefully reprised motifs: three-cornered games of catch, mountainous cloud formations, classroom still-lifes."

When we think of time travel movies, we generally think of science fiction, sprawling epics that by the nature of their genre tend to cost a lot of money to make. It's rare when we're treated to an indie time travel movie, especially one as well-made as "Primer." This low-budget psychological thriller is the brainchild of Shane Carruth, who is credited as its director, screenwriter, producer, editor, composer, and star. With a technical background in engineering and mathematics, Carruth looked to make something different from the typical Hollywood time travel film. As he said in the film's press notes , watching "All the President's Men" taught him it would be possible for "Primer" to be "a compelling narrative without neon or special effects or smoke screens."

Instead, "Primer," which tells the story of a group of engineers who accidentally discover time travel while working on a project in their garage, deals with the logistical and philosophical implications of this discovery and wastes no time worrying if the audience will be able to follow along. The result is a bare-bones, but ultimately compelling, take on the genre.

20. When We First Met

Adam DeVine and Alexandra Daddario in photo booth

Throughout movie and TV history, we've seen DeLoreans, phone booths, and police boxes turned into time machines, but "When We First Met" may be the very first time we've gotten a time-traveling photo booth. When Noah (Adam DeVine) goes into the photo booth at his favorite piano bar, he gets the opportunity to go back to the night when he first met Avery (Alexandra Daddario), the "girl of his dreams" who is engaged to another man. Whatever Noah does on that fateful day causes ripples, and when he wakes up, it's in a slightly different version of the present.

So, naturally, Noah takes as many chances as he can to engineer a happily ever after between himself and Avery. But "When We First Met" challenges the notion of the "perfect" girl who's just out of reach, and offers a parable about the dangers of letting an idealized version of someone take root in your brain, no longer letting you see them for who they really are. If nothing else, "When We First Met" deserves heaps of credits for featuring Adam DeVine at his most endearing.

19. Your Name

Taki stands on roof watching meteor shower

In Makoto Shinkai's "Your Name," Mitsuha and Taki are two ordinary high school students who live separate lives in different parts of Japan. Then, one day, the two strangers begin to switch bodies. "Your Name" begins as a classic gender-bending comedy, where Mtsusha and Taki are forced to live through each others' daily lives, fumbling through classes, interpersonal relationships, and unfamiliar gender expectations. This body swapping happens intermittently, without warning, and over time the two learn how to communicate with each other by leaving messages on paper, their phones, even their skin.

Then, "Your Name" raises the stakes by revealing that the teens aren't just from different towns — they're from entirely different time periods. Taki is living in a world three years older than Mitsuha's, and learns about a freak accident that caused untold devastation in her hometown. But can he warn everyone in time? "Your Name" is a gorgeously animated time-traveling romance that creates a genuine bond between its two central figures, who are bound together by a unique ability that ends up being their salvation.

18. Kate & Leopold

Kate and Leopold riding a horse through Central Park

What happens when a hunky man from the 19th century ends up in modern-day New York? This is the important question that "Kate & Leopold" dares to ask. When Stuart (Liev Schreiber) discovers a time portal above the Brooklyn Bridge, he is eager to go back in time and explore. What he does not count on is Leopold, the 3rd Duke of Albany (played by an especially dreamy Hugh Jackman), following him back through the portal.

After Stuart gets severely injured falling down an elevator shaft (if Leopold isn't around to invent elevators in the 1800s, they can hardly be expected to exist in the 2000s), his ex-girlfriend Kate (Meg Ryan) is stuck taking care of the anachronistic duke. Obviously, they fall in love — look, it's Hugh Jackman and Meg Ryan. Why would you even bother putting them in a movie together if they weren't going to become romantically involved?

Anyway, "Kate & Leopold" is a very sweet rom-com, even if it is sort of depressing that Meg Ryan ends up going to live in a past where she has no rights. Oh well. Love conquers all, right?

17. Palm Springs

"Palm Springs" follows in the footsteps of "Groundhog Day," with Andy Samberg serving as a natural successor to fellow "Saturday Night Live" alum Bill Murray. Trapped in a never-ending time loop and forced to relive his friend's wedding day over and over, Nyles has long since given up any hope of escaping his own personal prison. But unlike Phil in "Groundhog Day," who suffers in isolation, Nyles is joined by Sarah (Cristin Milioti), who follows him into the mysterious cave at the heart of the time loop and gets herself stuck as well.

"Palm Springs" offers us two perspectives: one from a veteran time-looper who has lived the same day for potentially hundreds of years, and the other from a fresh-faced newbie experiencing it all for the first time. What's interesting about "Palm Springs" is that it fully leans into the devastating ennui that's the natural result of this sort of situation. The time loop isn't just a set-up for a bunch of jokes, it's a reality where hopelessness is only briefly staved off by mindless distractions. That this movie would come out in 2020, a year when most of us were facing the monotony of life in quasi-quarantine, only adds to its emotional resonance.

16. Back to the Future Part III

Doc Brown and Marty in front of the DeLorean in the old West

Ah yes, the much maligned final chapter in the "Back to the Future" series. But you know what? This movie gets so much more hate than it deserves. No, it doesn't reach the dizzying heights of the first and second Back to the Future movies, but that doesn't mean it isn't a good film.

After Doc Brown's DeLorean is struck by lightning and he ends up back in the old West of 1885, Marty discovers Doc's tombstone, which shows that he died just a few days after writing a letter to Marty asking not to be rescued. Obviously, Marty does just that. The romance between Doc and Miss Clara Clayton (Mary Steenburgen) is absolutely adorable, allowing the Back to the Future crew to explore a different side of Doc's character. And this outing is just as clever with its callbacks to jokes from the other two films, especially when Marty gets to have his classic Clint Eastwood moment. Plus, Michael J. Fox doing an Irish accent to play a McFly ancestor? Totally worth the price of admission.

15. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

Mark and Margaret walking down the middle of a small town street

Structured much like "Groundhog Day," "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" revolves around Mark (Kyle Allen), who has been living in a time loop for ages. He knows every single thing that's going to happen — that is, until he meets Margaret (Kathryn Newton), who has been stuck in the same time loop. Together, they set out to build a map of all the strange, beautiful moments that occur in their town, the kinds of things that you'd only notice if you had several lifetimes to catalog them all.

"The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" is unique in its subtlety, and the way it brings out a time loop's smaller implications. For example, on this particular day, Mark's mother went into work early and did a double shift, which means that he hasn't seen more than a glimpse of her in years. Margaret's own relationship with her terminally ill mother means that she's hesitant to get out of the time loop and sever that connection. These tiny moments help "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things" stand out in the increasingly crowded time-loop genre.

14. 12 Monkeys

Brad Pitt and Bruce Willis in an institution

"12 Monkeys" is part traditional time travel story, part post-apocalyptic action thriller. Set initially in the 2030s, after a deadly plague has ravaged the planet, James Cole (Bruce Willis) is sent back in time to the '90s in order to prevent the devastating epidemic before it starts.

Creatively directed by Terry Gilliam, the master of eccentric science fiction, "12 Monkeys" also has the honor of being one of the first films that would make people begin to take then-young heartthrob Brad Pitt seriously as an actor. His manic performance as Jeffrey Goines, the unstable leader of the eco-terrorist organization called the Army of the Twelve Monkeys, is one of the most memorable elements of the entire film. Performances aside, "12 Monkeys" also lays claim to a unique visual style that would influence several other science fiction films of the late '90s, and occupies a darker space than many other time travel films dare to enter.

13. Meet the Robinsons

Here, we take the opportunity to shout from the rooftops that "Meet the Robinsons" is perhaps the single most underrated Disney film of all time. Much like its lead character Lewis, a brilliant orphan whose inventions have a knack for getting him into trouble, "Meet the Robinsons" is tragically misunderstood. Lewis struggles to find an adoptive family, partially because his inventions often go haywire at the most inopportune times, but also because he's entirely focused on the past and, in particular, finding out the identity of his biological mother.

When a kid named Wilbur Robinson turns up and takes Lewis 30 years or so into the future, not only does Lewis get to see how far humanity progresses, but he is exposed to an eccentric family that is loving, empathetic, and entirely devoted to one another. "Meet the Robinsons" is genuinely hilarious; more importantly, it's also a heart-warming tale about building a family of your own.

12. Peggy Sue Got Married

Peggy Sue stands outside of '50s era car

Probably the most common question asked of any adult staring down middle-age is, "If you could go back in time to relive your high school years, would you?" This hypothetical becomes a reality in "Peggy Sue Got Married," when Peggy Sue (Kathleen Turner), recently divorced and looking back on a life she thinks she's wasted, attends her 25th high school reunion. Her morose contemplation is interrupted, however, when she is suddenly thrust back in time to her senior year of high school in 1960.

There, Peggy Sue faces certain choices. Given the opportunity to do it all over again, will she make the same decisions? Most notably, will she stick with Charlie (Nicolas Cage), her high-school sweetheart, even though she knows that their relationship is ultimately doomed? "Peggy Sue Got Married" is a bittersweet exploration of nostalgia, of growing older, and of looking back on your misspent youth with equal parts dissatisfaction and longing.

11. Somewhere in Time

Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour standing on beach

Before we even get into the time travel elements of "Somewhere in Time," it's important to address the elephant in the room: Have there ever been two people on earth more preternaturally beautiful than Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve? Together, they star in this time travel romance, in which Reeve's playwright, Richard Collier, falls in love with a portrait of an actress (Seymour) nearly a century older, and learns how to use self-hypnosis to send himself back in time to 1912 so that they can be together.

"Somewhere in Time" is a dreamy, fanciful production, with a gorgeously winsome score from John Barry. Reeve and Seymour have tremendous chemistry together, which makes their beautiful but ultimately doomed romance all the more compelling. Set against the backdrop of the historic Grand Hotel in Mackinac Island, Michigan, "Somewhere in Time" is a charming, whimsical, and heartbreaking tale of love across the ages.

10. Time After Time

HG Wells standing in front of HG Wells exhibit

It's surprising, really, that HG Wells, the enormously imaginative science fiction writer who dreamt up "The Time Machine" (along with dozens of other sci-fi classics) has rarely featured in time travel stories himself. But he does star in "Time After Time," a pulpy thriller in which Wells (Malcolm McDowell) has his time machine stolen by Jack the Ripper (David Warner), who uses it to evade the police and travel to '70s San Francisco.

Wells gives chase, and must track Jack down before he murders again (in the meantime, he falls in love with a bank teller played by Mary Steenburgen, as one does). This was remade recently as a fairly lackluster network drama that got pulled from the airwaves before it was halfway through its first season, but the original film is a lot of fun, featuring a battle of wits between these two famous historical figures.

9. La Jetée

Closeup of a woman's face with her hand held to her mouth

"La Jetée" is a French short film directed by Chris Marker. It's approximately 28 minutes long, consisting mostly of still photography with voiceover narration. It is magnificent.

"La Jetée" tells the story of a man imprisoned in the post-apocalyptic future, where scientists are working on devising methods of time travel to avert the calamity that has befallen humanity. He has a particularly strong memory from childhood of himself standing on a pier, witnessing a man being killed. This window to the past allows him to withstand the mental shock of time travel.

Once safely in the past, the man meets a woman, whom he falls in love. But in the end, when he has finished his mission and is allowed to live out his days in the past, he realizes that the man he saw murdered was the adult version of himself. By utilizing still photography, Marker places tremendous importance on the power of images — in this case, visuals are so strong that they literally allow one to travel through time. But Marker also sends an unmistakably clear message: you cannot escape your destiny, and despite our fixations on the past and the future, you can only ever live in the present.

8. Groundhog Day

Groundhog Day is not our most beloved national holiday, but it is the backdrop of a time-travel comedy classic. Acerbic weatherman Phil (Bill Murray) reluctantly travels to Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania to cover a local ceremony in which a groundhog decides whether we'll end up having a longer winter or not. He is not happy about this assignment (to be fair, he's not happy about much of anything). But it gets even worse when Phil is forced to relive the same day over and over and over again.

"Groundhog Day" does an amazing job of showing how Phil's emotions progress as he adapts to his situation: first, he's bemusemed, then angry, then depressed, and then finally comes to accept it. Once his new reality sets in, and all the fun of being able to do whatever you want with absolutely zero repercussions fades away, Phil lives a terribly isolating experience. No one he knows grows or changes; he can't have a single conversation with someone that they'll remember in the morning. It's to the credit of "Groundhog Day" that the horror of Phil's life is apparent even as it's mined for humor, giving Phil a genuinely hilarious existential crisis.

7. The Terminator

In terms of awkward conversations with your buddies, telling your best friend that he needs to go back in time to seduce your mother so that she'll get pregnant and give birth to you has to be right up there. But that's pretty much the central conceit behind "The Terminator." The future is an apocalyptic hellscape controlled by sentient machines, and the Terminator (a super-buff Arnold Schwarzenegger) is sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor before she can have her son John, who will grow up to become the leader in the fight against the machines.

Although it's set almost exclusively in the '80s, the time travel element is baked into "The Terminator" from the very beginning. It's also an unusually intelligent science fiction action film. It has plenty of violence, fight scenes, and gore to keep adrenaline junkies happy, but some thoughtful subtext lurks just beneath the surface. Also, Linda Hamilton is note-perfect as Sarah Connor, going from a perfectly ordinary waitress to a warrior who battles killer robots in a matter of minutes.

When Kun, a spoiled young boy used to being the center of attention, suddenly has to share his parents with his new baby sister Mirai, he's not a happy camper. But one day, Kun goes into his family's garden, and he is given the opportunity to meet not just the older version of his sister, but also his mother as a child, and his great-grandfather as a young man.

This is the magic of "Mirai": It creates a separate metaphysical plane where Kun, a child whose worldview is entirely self-centered, is given access to all of the different branches of his family tree, giving him a greater understanding of the people he loves most by showing them at different points in their lives. It also teaches Kun that he's one small component of a much larger whole, a legacy that goes on unending forever. But although "Mirai" touches on philosophical themes, it is presented with a great sense of fun and whimsy; Kun's travels are adventures, not dry family history lessons.

5. Back to the Future Part II

Marty standing in front of holographic Jaws in the future

"Back to the Future Part II" picks up right where the first film left off. Marty reunites with Jennifer (whose actress has mysteriously changed between films), then Doc Brown bursts on the scene, frantically warning them that they need to travel to the future to fix the lives of their children.

A huge selling point of "Back to the Future Part II" are the scenes set in the future world of 2015, which are so detailed and imaginative that they still feel futuristic, even though the real 2015 passed us by long ago. The way Hill Valley changes from 1955 to 1985 to 2015 is beautiful, showing the transformation of the California suburb over the decades. But "Back to the Future II" also revisits all of the original film's greatest hits, especially when Marty ends up having to travel to the '50s again to avoid Biff's incredibly Trump-esque rise to power . Some may claim that a large portion of the film is just a rehash of the first, but hey, why mess with what isn't broken?

4. The Time Machine

The classic HG Wells science fiction novel "The Time Machine" has had a few live-action adaptations , the best of which is directed by George Pal and stars Rod Taylor. George, an inventor at the turn of the century, is feverishly working to complete his time machine, a steampunk contraption that will allow him to see the future. He makes a few stops in the 20th century, where he sees the devastation of the first and second World Wars as well as the ever-present fears of nuclear attacks that would destroy humanity as we know it, before being knocked unconscious and travelling many thousands of years into the future.

By then, humanity has recovered from nuclear blasts, but has split into two subspecies: the gentle surface-dwelling Eloi, and their subterranean predators, the Morlocks. "The Time Machine" is a clever, thought-provoking adventure that highlights many of the anxieties of both 1960, the year that this film was made, and the 1890s, when HG Wells wrote the original book. What will become of humanity in the long-term? Will we ever be able to curb the violent instincts that will likely lead to our downfall? "The Time Machine" provides answers to both.

3. About Time

Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams sitting together

Time travel movies can make you feel a lot of things, but they don't usually make you cry ugly tears. Apparently "About Time" didn't get the memo. When Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) turns 21, his father (Bill Nighy) sits him down and tells him the family secret: all of the men in their family have the ability to travel back to any point in their own timeline.

Initially, Tim uses this as an opportunity to have a second chance with a girl (Rachel McAdams) he struck out with. However, Tim's story takes on a much more poignant tone after his father unexpectedly dies. Suddenly, the moments they shared become unbelievably precious, especially when Tim realizes that there will come a point when he can't see his father without causing serious, permanent changes to the people he loves (after Tim's daughter is born, for example, any trip to the past could threaten her existence). "About Time" is billed as a romantic comedy, but it's so much more than that. It's a wonderful story about the love between a father and son, and a reminder to the viewer to embrace the beauty of every single day.

2. Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure

Bill and Ted on stage pumping their fists

It's hard to think of two more lovable airheads than Bill S. Preston, Esq. (Alex Winter) and Ted "Theodore" Logan, the stars of "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure." They're on the verge of failing their high school history class, which is majorly bad news for the future, given that Bill and Ted need to stick together long enough to write the song that will lead humanity to a peaceful utopian society. So, Rufus (George Carlin) springs into action, bringing the kids a time machine in the form of a phone booth that they can use to travel to the past and complete their history presentation.

What follows is a madcap adventure through time. Bill and Ted end up packing their phone booth full of historical figures like Billy the Kid, Socrates, Joan of Arc, and Genghis Khan. "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" is tremendously creative in its use of these famous people: having Napoleon get way too invested in an ice cream eating challenge, for example, might not be an obvious choice, but it makes perfect sense.

1. Back to the Future

Marty staring at the young version of his mother in alarm

"Back to the Future" is the gold standard when it comes to time travel films. When Marty ends up stuck in 1955 using his best friend Doc Brown's time machine, he has to fight to get back to his original time without causing too much disruption, an endeavor that is significantly complicated when Marty's mother starts to fall in love with him, jeopardizing his entire existence (also, he invents rock music? Marty is a busy kid).

The dynamic between Marty and Doc Brown is probably the most endearing aspect of the film in both the 1985 and 1955 segments. But it's also incredibly fascinating to watch Marty see his own parents when they're teenagers themselves. Crispin Glover and Lea Thompson are perfectly cast as Marty's father and mother, somehow able to play the younger and older versions of their characters with equal dexterity. Also, the entire movie is so tightly written and expertly crafted that it's hard to think of a single thing to say against it. Is "Back to the Future" a perfect movie? It's certainly possible!

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10 Underrated Time Travel Movies

We would say forget the Back to the Future movies, but we included one in here anyway.

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Time travel could be the coolest plot device in the entire circular history of science fiction. Covering dinosaurs to UFOs and everything in between, without it we wouldn’t have Star Trek , Doctor Who , The Terminator , Bill And Ted , or half of all the greatest genre films and TV shows ever made.

But not all time travel movies are created equal. Some are universally loved ( Back To The Future , Donnie Darko ), but others pretty much overlooked altogether liked they’ve slipped between the cracks of a time travel paradox.

If we ever get our hands on a time machine, we’ll use it to go back and drum up support for some of the best time travel movies that didn’t get the credit they deserved. So if you still don’t think Je T’Aime, Je T’Aime is as good as Looper , we’re probably still living in the darkest timeline…

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (2006)

Director Mamoru Hosoda graduated from Digimon: The Movie to this underrated anime classic. The story of a high school girl who stumbles on the power of time travel, it’s mostly all about how much fun a teenager can have with the concept. Instead of using it to go back and stop wars and meet dinosaurs, she uses it to retake her exams and fix an awkward fling – choosing to relive the same 24-hours, Groundhog Day style, until she gets her life right. There’s more to it than that though, and there’s a nice buried message about how you can’t stay a kid forever.

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Sound Of My Voice (2012)

Brit Marling was the indie darling of 2011’s Sundance because she had two quirky sci-fis out at the same time. One, Another Earth , got just enough love to go cult, but the other, Sound Of My Voice , came and went without fanfare. Of the two, it’s Marling’s lesser known film that arguably stands up better after a few years in the wilderness – making for one of the most interesting and original takes on the time travel flick so far. Marling plays a cult leader who claims to be from the future and the film follows two documentary directors who set out to expose her. It’s understated and low-fi and very Sundance, but it finds a great new way to come at the genre.

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Meet The Robinsons (2007)

Sandwiched between lesser-liked Disney features Chicken Little and Bolt , Meet The Robinsons arrived at a time when the Mouse House was, quite frankly, a bit lousy. Made during Disney’s acquisition of Pixar, the film was half finished when John Lasseter became the chief creative officer, and he reportedly scrapped most of the film and made director Stephen Anderson go back to the drawing board (literally). The result was uneven, at best, but the film has more creative fun with the space-time continuum than most animations that have tried, and the film has a freewheeling, zany approach to storytelling that feels more Looney Tunes than Disney.

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Back To The Future Part III (1990)

No one’s favorite Back To The Future movie, Part III was made back-to-back with Part II , and it probably ranks as the world’s most owned, least watched film thanks to the trilogy boxset (alongside Alien 3 , Indy 4 , and Rocky 5 …). In retrospect though, the film is possibly better than Part II (which looks a bit ridiculous now that we’re past 2015), and it stands-up as a fun, retro time-travel adventure in its own right. More B-movie than blockbuster, the film doesn’t try quite as hard as the others but it’s an approach that actually pays off – making it a lighter, brighter sequel than its predecessor. It’s got a great train set piece too.

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Je T’Aime, Je T’Aime (1968)

Possibly the best movie about time travel that doesn’t have a gun or a robot or a DeLorean in it, Je T’Aime, Je T’Aime comes from the master of cinematic time hopping – Alain Resnais. Following up more ambiguous experiments with narrative memory like Hiroshima Mon Amour , Last Year At Marienbad , and Muriel , the French master tackled sci-fi head on with the story of a man who volunteers to test a time machine. The experiment goes wrong (obviously) and he’s left skipping through random episodes of his own life. Stan Lee loved it (working with Resnais on two unmade movies), Michel Gondry loved it (citing it as a big influence on Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind ), but it’s still not considered a classic for some reason.

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Predestination (2014)

There are only ever two kinds of time travel movies. There are those that take the time to really try and make it all make sense, following each paradox and closing every loophole (see: Primer ), and then there are those that just try to run fast enough so no one notices (see: Edge Of Tomorrow ). The interesting thing about Predestination is that it manages to do both at once – somehow coming off cerebral and dumb at the same time. Similar to Looper in lots of ways, Ethan Hawke does a great job of holding everything together and it’s worth watching as a reminder that The Spierig Brothers actually made a decent film before Jigsaw and Winchester .

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The Amazing Mr. Blunden (1972)

Possibly because it was directed by the same bloke who made the lovely tea-time classic The Railway Children , Lionel Jeffries’ The Amazing Mr. Blunden used to be considered a family film. Bleached of hope in an early ’70s Worzel Gummidge palette, the film makes for a surprisingly chilling ghost story – like a version of Tom’s Midnight Garden with more children burning to death in a house fire. Mixing Henry James horror with a time-skipping kids’ sci-fi story, the film is one of the great cross-overs that manages to fall between the cracks of a dozen different genres. It also ends with the promise of a sequel that we’ve now been waiting almost 50 years for – so watching it now feels like an endlessly looping time-machine in itself.

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Timecrimes (2007)

Nacho Vigalondo ( V/H/S: Viral , Colossal ) made his debut with this ridiculously complicated thriller. The set-up is weird enough – a bloke uses a pair of binoculars to perv on a topless woman, then he gets attacked by man covered in pink bandages before stumbling into a time machine, skipping back an hour – but it gets weirder as the narrative starts tying itself in space-time knots. Sold as horror but surprisingly funny, Vigalondo’s film is perhaps best viewed not as a time travel movie but as an allegory about marriage that’s disturbing but also rather sweet.

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Time After Time (1979)

There’s no good reason at all why Time After Time isn’t considered a classic. It won a load of awards, it starred Malcolm McDowell and Mary Steenburgen, and it’s about HG Wells chasing Jack The Ripper through ’70s San Francisco. Taking liberties with Wells’ legacy and Jack’s infamy, and throwing a sweet love story in for good measure, it’s a terrific fish out of water time-jumper that runs its murder mystery like an antique clock (looks great but doesn’t really work), and looks a bit like a lavish episode of Doctor Who . What’s not to love?

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Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)

The last few years have seen several attempts to quirk-up the genre, ranging from rom-coms like About Time and The Time Traveller’s Wife , to alternate takes like Project Almanac and Midnight In Paris – but the one that managed to feel the most original didn’t really get the credit it deserved. Essentially a mumblecore movie with a time machine, Aubrey Plaza and Mark Duplass deadpan their way through Colin Trevorrow’s slick little indie to make one of the most endearing, smart and gently overwhelming time travel movies of the modern era. And all it’s really remembered for now is for being the movie that Trevorrow made before Jurassic World .

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12 Best Time Travel Movies on Netflix (August 2024)

Whether altering the past, glimpsing the future, or visiting alternate realities, time travel concepts brim with potential. They seem to add intriguing twists to every genre of film they are utilized in. Such works often greet us with refreshing settings and unique dynamics, putting their characters through imaginative scenarios. From heart-pounding thrillers to heartwarming romances, these are the absolute of best time-traveling movies offered on Netflix.

12. See You Yesterday (2019)

Directed by Stefon Bristol, ‘ See You Yesterday ’ is a Netflix teen-adventure film that blends racial themes with a time travel plot. When a police officer senselessly shoots African American teen C.J. Walker’s caring brother, she and fellow prodigy Sebastian Thomas complete their time-traveling device to save him. However, they find that changing the past turns out to be incredibly difficult.

With their device’s charges running low, the two become desperate to prevent the shooting and try to alter the sequence of events at various points. The poignant and impactful tale addresses themes of racial injustice, grief, and sacrifice. It conveys a sense of helplessness felt by the protagonist, which is symbolic of her community’s emotional state, making great progress but falling victim to old prejudices. You can see the movie here .

11. Captain Nova (2021)

In the directorial hands of Maurice Trouwborst, ‘ Captain Nova ’ is a Dutch sci-fi film that follows Nova, a fighter pilot from a dystopian future where the Earth is on the brink of environmental collapse. She is sent on a mission from 2050 to 2025 to alter key events and save the future. However, she unexpectedly becomes a young teen girl as a side effect and struggles to be taken seriously. Nas, an outcast teen, assists her on the mission as the Secret Service tries to capture her. With striking visual effects and creative future technology, the film adds a touch of humor for a refreshing sci-fi experience aimed at audiences of all ages. You can see the movie here .

10. In the Shadow of the Moon (2019)

With Jim Mickle at the helm, ‘ In the Shadow of the Moon ’ combines a noir-style serial killer mystery with time travel in a high-concept thriller filled with twists and turns. The story centers on Philadelphia police officer Thomas Lockhart, who becomes obsessed with a series of inexplicable murders committed by a woman appearing every nine years despite having died in front of him. As Lockhart delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a chilling connection that challenges his understanding of reality and time itself. The Netflix sci-fi film features a thought-provoking, imaginative plot that explores themes of fate, justice, and the burdens of the past. You can stream the movie here .

9. The Flash (2023)

While not a conventional time-traveling film, ‘ The Flash ’ sees the titular superhero blaze through his fair share of timelines. Directed by Andy Muschiett, the film follows Barry Allen as he taps into the speed force to save his mother, inadvertently altering the timeline to a catastrophic degree. He teams up with his past self and must gather an unfamiliar and scattered Justice League to defend against General Zod’s invasion of Earth. The film explores the potential divergence of the timeline far beyond the Butterfly Effect, with a single seemingly mundane event of time manipulation changing both past and future dramatically. Featuring an array of cameos and plenty of fan service, the film maintains a decent pace with explosive action sequences. You can see the movie here .

8. Long Story Short (2021)

Loosely based on the Indian film ‘Baar Baar Dekho,’ ‘Long Story Short’ follows Teddy, a man who wakes up the day after his wedding to discover that his life is fast-forwarding, with each day skipping ahead a year. As Teddy struggles to understand this strange phenomenon, he begins to miss the most important moments of his life. The Josh Lawson directorial combines humor with a poignant message about love, regret, and the fleeting nature of time. The impactful film creates an increasingly charming and thought-provoking narrative with the use of fantastical time travel. You can stream the movie here .

7. The Door Into Summer (2021)

Also known as ‘Natsu e no Tobira: Kimi no Iru Mirai e,’ ‘The Door Into Summer’ narrates a tale of mystery, betrayal, and advanced technology interwoven with the delicate threads of time travel. Directed by Takahiro Miki and based on Robert A. Heinlein’s eponymous novel, the film follows Soichiro Takakura, an ingenious inventor who finds himself betrayed by his girlfriend and business associates who take over his life’s work. Hoping to live in a brighter future, he enters cold sleep and wakes up thirty years later in 2025. Finding his wealth completely dissolved and his company closed down, he traces down figures from the past in search of answers. The Japanese-language film essays as a thoughtful time travel story, offering a combination of romance and sci-fi with moving performances from the lead cast. You can see the movie here .

6. Still Time (2022)

Directed by Alessandro Aronadio, ‘Still Time’ is a poignant Italian comedy-drama about a workaholic man who finds his life skipping a year ahead every day. The film is based on Josh Lawson’s ‘Long Story Short.’ Dante barely makes time to spend with his friends and family, being late to his own fortieth birthday. Blowing out the candles, he makes a wish that causes him to begin leaping in time. From missing the birth of his baby to witnessing his relationships withering owing to overwork, each day makes him grieve the life slipping through his fingers.

‘Still Time’ stands out as a touching and thought-provoking time travel movie that encourages us to cherish each moment before it’s too late. The narrative depicts how everyday choices and habits can paint the picture of one’s life in the long term, offering a glimpse into the future without even requiring time travel. You can stream the movie here .

5. When We First Met (2018)

‘When We First Met’ narrates the story of a man going back in time to win the affection of the woman he loves in a delightful romantic comedy directed by Ari Sandel. Noah meets Avery, the girl of his dreams, but waits too long to make a move and is friend-zoned. After she marries someone else, he wishes for another chance and inadvertently travels back in time through a photo booth. Jumping with joy, Noah tries to woo Avery in a series of hilarious and ill-fated attempts, traveling back to the night they met repeatedly. With its humor, heart, and refreshing twists, ‘When We First Met’ offers a relatable and gratifying take on a time-tested formula. You can see the movie here .

4. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)

Helmed by Steve Pink, ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ transports a group of washed-out friends to the 1980s, when they are tempted to change their lives and the timeline. Four friends suffering through various shades of disaster in their lives are sent to the past via a malfunctioning hot tub. At a bustling ski resort, they seek to relive their youth by immersing themselves in ‘80s culture while attempting to make better choices for the future.

The irreverent comedy doesn’t take itself or the concepts of time travel too seriously; instead, it uses its premise to go all out with silly references and hilarious sequences. Despite the zany humor, the characters gain unexpected depth and charm, making ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’ an easily recommendable lighthearted and raunchy adventure into the ‘80s. You can stream the movie here .

3. The Adam Project (2022)

Helmed by Shawn Levy, ‘ The Adam Project ’ narrates a humorous and action-packed time travel tale of a pilot from the future teaming up with his past self to save the world. Adam is a young boy grappling with the recent loss of his father while facing bullying at school. One day, he finds an injured pilot hiding in his shed, who is revealed to be his future self. On a secret mission, the older Adam (Ryan Reynolds) is being pursued by a powerful organization and seeks to save the future from it.

The interactions between the Adams are both heartwarming and hilarious, with the two bonding over their woes and sharing comparable mannerisms. Their futuristic pursuers attack with gunships, pulse weaponry, and “not lightsabers,” making for stylish chase and fight scenes. ‘The Adam Project’ is a solid sci-fi romp which accomplishes its goal of thorough entertainment with Ryan Reynolds delivering his signature charm. You can see the movie here .

2. Mirage (2018)

Originally titled ‘Durante la tormenta,’ ‘ Mirage ’ revolves around Vera Roy, a mother who finds that she is able to influence past events through her television set. With the old device and a peculiar thunderstorm overhead, she communicates with a boy living 25 years in the past and saves his life before he meets with a tragic accident. The intervention unknowingly alters the course of her own life, and she wakes up in a reality where her daughter never existed.

Vera must restore her timeline within 72 hours or be stuck in her new reality. Helmed by Oriol Paulo, the gripping Spanish thriller blends complex time travel with suspense and mystery, its post-Cold War setting creating a foreboding atmosphere. The well-written film manages to keep us in the dark with its twists and is further enhanced by stellar performances from the cast. You can stream the movie here .

1. Back to the Future (1985)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, ‘ Back to the Future ’ is a timeless classic when it comes to time travel films, transporting us to the ‘80s and ‘50s. The film follows the journey of Marty McFly, a teenager who accidentally travels back to 1955 in a DeLorean-turned-time machine invented by the eccentric Dr. Emmett Brown. There, he must ensure that his parents meet and fall in love to prevent his existence from being erased.

The lighthearted yet sophisticated comedy captures the imagination with clever writing and great special effects that hold up in the modern context as well. The film isn’t afraid to have fun through its time-traveling concepts, with Marty going through a number of awkward and comical scenarios during his iconic adventure. You can see the movie here .

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The 30 Best Dinosaur Movies For Kids

Step into a prehistoric adventure with our specially curated selection of cinematic delights, inviting young explorers on an enthralling journey through time. Each film in this collection is a footstep into the world of dinosaurs, offering an absorbing mix of education and entertainment.

Our spectrum of films transcends age limitations, appealing to both the young and the young-at-heart. Each title on our list is meticulously detailed with an engaging synopsis, preserving the suspense while offering a sneak peek into the storyline.

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We understand that the urge to dive right into this thrilling journey can be irresistible. For this reason, we hand you direct access to the world of streaming platforms right at our page. Underneath each entry, you will discover easily accessible buttons for Amazon Prime, Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, and Paramount+, making your expedition from our list to actual viewing smooth and swift.

Our offering is designed for everyone, from curious toddlers venturing into the world of cinema, dino-loving kids, to adults seeking nostalgia through the movies they grew up with. Your interaction feeds into our collective fandom, shaping a vibrant community of dinosaur enthusiasts and film lovers.

So, summon your adventurous spirit, cast your votes, learn about and laud the magnificence of our prehistoric friends, and embark on a movie-watching mission like no other. With films from all decades and genres, we're all set to stomp into the amazing world of dinosaurs. Are you?

The Land Before Time

For Fans Of : An American Tail, The Rescuers Down Under, The Secret of NIMH, All Dogs Go to Heaven, Oliver & Company Why Should I Watch The Land Before Time: A timeless classic that launched a beloved franchise, this animated adventure follows a group of young dinosaurs on their quest to find the fabled Great Valley. With its vibrant animation and emotionally resonant storytelling, The Land Before Time continues to enchant and inspire generations of dinosaur enthusiasts and movie lovers alike.

Released : 1988
Directed by : Don Bluth

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

For Fans Of : Rio, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, Surf's Up, Horton Hears a Who!, Open Season Why Should I Watch Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs: An essential entry for fans of the Ice Age series, this third installment dives headfirst into the realm of dinosaurs as our favorite prehistoric pals encounter a vibrant underground world teeming with colorful dino characters. With its winning combination of humor, heart, and high-stakes adventure, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs is an irresistible treat for viewers young and old.

Released : 2009
Directed by : Carlos Saldanha

For Fans Of : Tarzan, Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Treasure Planet, The Emperor's New Groove, Brother Bear Why Should I Watch Dinosaur: Disney’s critically acclaimed foray into dino-centric cinema boasts cutting-edge animation techniques that bring its stunningly realistic prehistoric world to life. With breathtaking visuals and an engaging story about resilience, survival, and friendship in a brutal environment, Dinosaur provides thrills and heart in equal measure.

Released : 2000
Directed by : Eric Leighton, Ralph Zondag

Night at the Museum

For Fans Of : Jumanji, The Mummy, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief, Zathura: A Space Adventure Why Should I Watch Night at the Museum: This action-packed family comedy comes roaring to life with memorable characters like Rexy – a once fearsome T-Rex skeleton turned playful museum exhibit who steals every scene he stomps into. Alongside Ben Stiller's hapless security guard and a cavalcade of historical figures, Night at the Museum offers laughs and excitement for viewers seeking a lively night at home.

Released : 2006
Directed by : Shawn Levy

Toy Story 3

For Fans Of : Cars 2, Brave, Up, Despicable Me, Monster University Why Should I Watch Toy Story 3: The third chapter in Pixar’s legendary franchise reunites our beloved toy ensemble – including fan-favorite dinosaur Rex – as they face new challenges, forge unexpected friendships, and confront their emotions surrounding love and loss. An Oscar-winning triumph that resonates with fans on multiple levels, Toy Story 3 is a must-see for anyone who has ever loved a dinosaur or cherished their childhood playthings.

Released : 2010
Directed by : Lee Unkrich

For Fans Of : Monsters, Inc., A Bug's Life, Finding Nemo, Ratatouille, The Incredibles Why Should I Watch Toy Story: Though not primarily focused on dinosaurs, Pixar's groundbreaking debut features a standout character in Rex – the lovable T-Rex whose insecurities provide both laughs and relatable moments throughout his adventures alongside Woody and Buzz Lightyear. As an indispensable part of animation history that redefined anthropomorphic storytelling across genres, Toy Story is essential viewing for any movie lover or dinosaur aficionado.

Released : 1995
Directed by : John Lasseter

We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story

For Fans Of : The Pagemaster, The Swan Princess, Once Upon a Forest, Cats Don't Dance, The Pebble and the Penguin Why Should I Watch We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story: This whimsical animated tale from executive producer Steven Spielberg brings together an unlikely band of time-traveling dinosaurs who befriend two human children in modern-day New York City. With its delightful blend of prehistoric creatures, zany humor, and heartfelt lessons about friendship and loyalty, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story is an irresistible romp for young audiences.

Released : 1993
Directed by : Phil Nibbelink, Simon Wells, Ralph Zondag, Dick Zondag

Journey to the Center of the Earth

For Fans Of : 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, The Time Machine, Mysterious Island, The Journey to the Centre of the Earth, The Lost World Why Should I Watch Journey to the Center of the Earth: Adapted from Jules Verne's classic novel, this thrilling sci-fi adventure plunges viewers into the heart of mysterious subterranean realms teeming with exotic flora, fauna, and – most importantly – awe-inspiring dinosaurs. Featuring groundbreaking visual effects and a thrilling performance from James Mason, Journey to the Center of the Earth remains an enduring testament to the power of cinematic escapism.

Released : 2008
Directed by : Eric Brevig

The Good Dinosaur

For Fans Of : The Croods, Inside Out, Cars 3, Kubo and the Two Strings, Moana Why Should I Watch The Good Dinosaur: Set in an alternate universe where dinosaurs never went extinct, Pixar’s imaginative epic follows the emotional journey of Arlo – a young apatosaurus who embarks on an epic quest to find his way home after being swept away by a raging river. Heartfelt performances and breathtaking animation make The Good Dinosaur a poignant coming-of-age story that proves anything is possible when you face your fears head-on.

Released : 2015
Directed by : Peter Sohn

Ice Age: Continental Drift

For Fans Of : Kung Fu Panda 2, The Penguins of Madagascar, Epic, Turbo, The Nut Job Why Should I Watch Ice Age: Continental Drift: Manny, Sid, Diego, and company embark on another hilarious adventure in this fourth Ice Age installment that sees our heroes navigate their rapidly changing world due to shifting continents. With new characters joining the mix – including pirates voiced by Peter Dinklage and Jennifer Lopez – Ice Age: Continental Drift maintains its winning formula of humor, heart, and breathtaking animation.

Released : 2012
Directed by : Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier

The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving

For Fans Of : Balto, The Fox and the Hound , Fievel Goes West, A Goofy Movie, Bambi II Why Should I Watch The Land Before Time III: The Time of the Great Giving: As the third installment in this beloved animated series, the film takes viewers back to the world of Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike as they grapple with problems like drought and bullying while learning important lessons about sharing and empathy. With its timeless themes and enduring appeal, The Land Before Time III offers a charming viewing experience that continues to resonate with fans both young and old.

Directed by : Roy Allen Smith

The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure

For Fans Of : Aladdin and the King of Thieves, Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World, The Lion King 2: Simba's Pride, Return of Jafar, Cinderella II: Dreams Come True Why Should I Watch The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure: In this enchanting sequel to the original classic, Littlefoot and friends must protect their idyllic home from scheming egg thieves while making a shocking discovery about friendship along the way. With its richly animated landscapes and lovable characters facing new challenges together, The Land Before Time II keeps the franchise's spirit alive for generations of dinosaur enthusiasts.

Released : 1994

Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb

For Fans Of : The Sorcerer's Apprentice, Spy Kids, Race to Witch Mountain, Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day Why Should I Watch Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb: Rexy returns for one last romp in this action-packed conclusion to the Night at the Museum trilogy, joining forces with Larry Daley (Ben Stiller) and his eclectic cohorts as they embark on a globe-trotting adventure to save their museum home. Blending high-stakes action, heartfelt emotion, and side-splitting comedy, Secret of the Tomb bids a fond farewell to a beloved franchise while leaving viewers hungry for more dino-powered exploits.

Released : 2014

For Fans Of : Shrek, Finding Nemo, Monsters, Inc., Madagascar, The Incredibles Why Should I Watch Ice Age: The movie that started it all, this animated gem introduced us to the lovable trio of Manny the mammoth, Sid the sloth, and Diego the saber-toothed tiger as they embark on a perilous journey to return a lost human infant to its family. While not primarily about dinosaurs, Ice Age offers an entertaining look at prehistoric life that is sure to delight both young audiences and animation fans alike.

Released : 2002
Directed by : Chris Wedge

For Fans Of : Alice in Wonderland, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, The Lion King Why Should I Watch Fantasia: Disney's groundbreaking marriage of animation and classical music may not be specifically focused on dinosaurs but features an iconic sequence called "The Rite of Spring," which transports viewers through time to witness life's evolution from single-celled organisms up to fearsome T-Rexes battling stegosauruses. A stunning visual experience that showcases Disney's innovative storytelling capabilities at their best, Fantasia is a breathtaking celebration of cinema and music that transcends time.

Released : 1940
Directed by : James Algar, Samuel Armstrong, Ford Beebe, Norman Ferguson, Jim Handley

Walking with Dinosaurs

For Fans Of : Jurassic Park, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, Jurassic Park III, King Kong, Godzilla Why Should I Watch Walking with Dinosaurs: This ambitious documentary-style film brings viewers up close and personal with various prehistoric creatures through cutting-edge CGI technology – offering an unforgettable window into their world as never seen before. Blurring the lines between fact and fiction, Walking with Dinosaurs delivers an exhilarating experience for audiences fascinated by these magnificent beasts.

Released : 2013
Directed by : Barry Cook, Neil Nightingale

The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists

For Fans Of : The Land Before Time V: The Mysterious Island, The Land Before Time VII: The Stone of Cold Fire, FernGully: The Last Rainforest, The Land Before Time VI: Secret of Saurus Rock, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story Why Should I Watch The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the Mists: Littlefoot's adventures continue in this fourth entry as he sets out on a daring quest through mysterious lands filled with new creatures – including feisty protoceratops Ali – in order to save his sickly grandfather from a dire fate. A heartwarming blend of emotion, adventure, and stunning animation make The Land Before Time IV another worthy addition to any dinosaur lover's collection.

Released : 1996

For Fans Of : Godzilla, War of the Worlds, Tarzan, The Incredible Hulk, The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms Why Should I Watch King Kong (2005): Peter Jackson's epic reimagining of the classic story brings Skull Island and its prehistoric inhabitants to life with state-of-the-art visual effects, including breathtakingly realistic dinosaur encounters that will leave audiences in awe. A thrilling homage that doesn't shy away from adding new flair to a beloved tale, King Kong (2005) is a must-see for fans of both dinosaurs and filmmaking.

Released : 2005
Directed by : Peter Jackson

Dinosaurs Alive!

For Fans Of : Walking with Dinosaurs, Jurassic Park, Journey to the Center of the Earth, Ice Age, The Land Before Time Why Should I Watch Dinosaurs Alive!: This fascinating IMAX documentary combines cutting-edge computer animation with real-life locations to take viewers on an eye-opening journey through the lives of some of history's most extraordinary creatures. With stunning visuals and informative commentary from renowned paleontologists, Dinosaurs Alive! offers an unforgettable educational experience for all ages.

Released : 2007
Directed by : David Clark, Bayley Silleck

For Fans Of : Jurassic Park, Planet of the Apes, Godzilla, The Mummy, Tarzan Why Should I Watch King Kong (1933): The iconic monster movie features groundbreaking special effects for its time and includes scenes where the titular ape battles formidable dinosaurs while he explores Skull Island. With its thrilling action sequences and poignant storytelling, King Kong remains a landmark in cinematic history that no dinosaur or classic film fan should miss.

Released : 1933
Directed by : Merian C. Cooper, Ernest B. Schoedsack

Dinosaur Island

For Fans Of : Dinosaur, King Kong, The Land Before Time, Jurassic Park, Ice Age Why Should I Watch Dinosaur Island: This family-friendly adventure film transports viewers to a fantastical island where time has stood still, allowing dinosaurs and humans to coexist in an exciting, action-packed story. With its charming blend of swashbuckling adventure, breathtaking natural landscapes, and incredible creature effects, Dinosaur Island is a delightful hidden gem for dinosaur enthusiasts.

Directed by : Will Meugniot

Prehysteria!

For Fans Of : Pet Shop, Remote, Little Bigfoot, The Shrunken City, Magic Island Why Should I Watch Prehysteria!: In this quirky family comedy, five miniature dinosaurs are unexpectedly brought to life by modern-day science – leading to all sorts of hijinks as they adapt to their new surroundings while trying to avoid nefarious forces seeking their capture. With its irresistibly cute dinos and lighthearted humor, Prehysteria! provides wholesome entertainment for children and dino lovers alike.

Directed by : Albert Band, Charles Band

Terror of Mechagodzilla

For Fans Of : Godzilla, King Kong vs Godzilla, Mothra vs Godzilla, Ghidorah, the Three-Headed Monster, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla Why Should I Watch Terror of Mechagodzilla: The final entry in the original Godzilla series sees the King of Monsters face off against one of his most formidable foes yet – the robotic doppelgänger Mechagodzilla – with the fate of humanity hanging in the balance. For fans of both giant monsters and dinosaurs alike, this thrilling kaiju showdown serves as a fitting conclusion to a legendary franchise.

Released : 1975
Directed by : Ishirō Honda

Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia

For Fans Of : Walking with Dinosaurs, Dinosaurs Alive!, The Land of Dinosaurs, Planet Dinosaur, Last Day of the Dinosaurs Why Should I Watch Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia: This captivating IMAX documentary takes viewers on an enthralling journey through prehistoric South America – home to some of the largest dinosaur species ever discovered. With stunning visuals and expert commentary from renowned paleontologists, Dinosaurs: Giants of Patagonia offers an immersive and educational experience that no dinosaur fan should miss.

Directed by : Marc Fafard

Meet the Robinsons

For Fans Of : Bolt, The Princess and the Frog, Tangled, Chicken Little, Horton Hears a Who! Why Should I Watch Meet the Robinsons: While not primarily a dinosaur film, Disney's inventive animated tale features memorable appearances from Tiny – a lovable T-Rex who proves that even history's most fearsome predators can have a soft side when it comes to family. A heartwarming message about embracing individuality and choosing one's own destiny makes Meet the Robinsons an enjoyable ride for audiences young and old.

Directed by : Stephen J. Anderson

The War of the Gargantuas

For Fans Of : Godzilla vs Hedorah, Rodan, Destroy All Monsters, War of the Monsters, Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla Why Should I Watch The War of the Gargantuas: In this riveting kaiju battle royale from Toho, two gargantuan humanoid creatures – one good, one evil – grapple with their primal instincts and each other in a thrilling fight for survival. Combining the outlandish monster action of classic Japanese cinema with more grounded themes of identity and nature versus nurture, The War of the Gargantuas is an exhilarating treat for fans of both dinosaurs and giant monsters alike.

Released : 1966
Directed by : Ishirô Honda

Gertie the Dinosaur

For Fans Of : The Lost World, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Adventures of Prince Achmed, The Lion King, Dumbo Why Should I Watch Gertie the Dinosaur: A milestone in animation history, this groundbreaking 1914 short film by Winsor McCay stars a lovable brontosaurus named Gertie who revolutionized visual storytelling through her lifelike movements and charming antics. As a fascinating look at the early days of animation and an enduring testament to our fascination with dinosaurs, Gertie the Dinosaur remains essential viewing for any cinephile or dino enthusiast.

Released : 1914
Directed by : Winsor McCay

The Land Unknown

For Fans Of : The Lost Continent, Earth vs. The Flying Saucers, Plan 9 From Outer Space, Forbidden Planet, It Came from Outer Space Why Should I Watch The Land Unknown: This imaginative sci-fi adventure from the golden age of Hollywood takes viewers on an expedition to a hidden prehistoric wonderland deep within the Antarctic where humans coexist with dinosaurs. With its dramatic blend of science fiction intrigue, exotic locations, and thrilling dinosaur encounters, The Land Unknown offers a nostalgic glimpse into cinematic history that will transport audiences back in time.

Released : 1957
Directed by : Virgil W. Vogel

The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

For Fans Of : The Adventures of Tintin, The Mummy, Stardust, Big Fish, Sherlock Holmes Why Should I Watch The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec: Luc Besson's stylish and fantastical adventure film blends elements of mystery, comedy, and action as its intrepid heroine – Adèle Blanc-Sec – embarks on a quest to revive an ancient Egyptian mummy with the help of a pterodactyl. With its captivating blend of humor, intrigue, and prehistoric creatures, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec offers a thrilling and unique cinematic experience for fans of offbeat adventure tales.

Directed by : Luc Besson

Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend

For Fans Of : The Land Before Time, Dinosaur, We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story, Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Good Dinosaur Why Should I Watch Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend: In this adventurous family film, two American paleontologists uncover the existence of living dinosaurs in Africa and must race against time to protect them from ruthless hunters intent on capturing the last brontosaurus for their own nefarious purposes. With its beautiful African scenery, thrilling chases, and heartwarming story about preserving rare species for future generations, Baby: Secret of the Lost Legend stands as a hidden gem among dinosaur films.

Released : 1985
Directed by : Bill L. Norton
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No matter the time period, time travel movies have always been popular. Whether it is the latest Ryan Reynolds and Netflix collaboration The Adam Project or the sci-fi action masterpiece The Terminator , time travel fans are spoiled for choice. Netflix in particular has plenty of great movies in the genre worth visiting, and some of the best time travel movies on Netflix will have you watching them over and over again.

In Netflix time travel movie The Adam Project , Ryan Reynolds plays a fighter pilot from the future, who crash lands in the present and meets his 12-year-old self. Together they must save the world in a journey that harkens back to Amblin classics from the 1980s while featuring some great needle drops.

Time travel stories have always been a popular narrative choice, with the highest-grossing film of all time, Avengers: Endgame , fitting in the genre. Videogames such as Mortal Kombat 11 also use time travel to great effect. But with The Adam Project being a Netflix original, there are more time travel movies on Netflix to watch after seeing Reynolds quip his way through another memorable performance.

Updated on May 28, 2023, by Ty Weinert:

10 'naked' (2017).

Rob ( Marlon Wayans ) is about to marry the girl of his dreams, Megan ( Regina Hall ). But after a night out with his best friend results in Rob waking up naked in an elevator, he must race to the altar to make it in time. Failing that, Rob wakes up again in the elevator, realizing he is trapped in a time loop and must relive the hour over and over again.

Working like a mix of The Hangover and Groundhog Day , Naked will appeal to anyone who enjoyed those screwball comedies. While it is not one of the best time loop movies , it still offers some laughs and is a good enough way to kill an afternoon on the couch.

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9 'Captain Nova' (2021)

Like The Adam Project , Captain Nova follows a fighter pilot who is sent back in time to stop a catastrophe. Nova ( Kika Van De Vijver ) finds herself transformed into her younger self due to her journey through time, however, making it hard for adults to take her seriously as she warns them of the dangers to come.

Hailing from the Netherlands, Captain Nova makes for a nice change from the American movies that dominate the time travel genre on Netflix. Due to its protagonist's youthful transformation, Captain Nova is a kid-friendly take on the formula and can be enjoyed by the whole family.

8 'See You Yesterday' (2019)

Produced by legendary director Spike Lee , See You Yesterday follows two teenage scientists, who are attempting to create a time machine. After one of their older brothers is killed in a police shooting, the pair activate their machine to travel to the past and save him.

While still following the conventions of time travel movies, See You Yesterday stands out with a plot that focuses on relevant social issues. By bringing light to matters that are still plaguing society four years after release, the film is a unique choice within the time travel Netflix catalog.

7 'In the Shadow of the Moon' (2019)

Beginning in 1988, In the Shadow of the Moon follows Thomas Lockhart ( Boyd Holbrook ), a police officer determined to become a detective. When his city is plagued by a serial killer, Lockhart begins investigating, eventually discovering the killer comes back every nine years. As the case deepens, time travel eventually becomes a factor.

In the Shadow of the Moon feels like a callback to the detective thrillers of the '90s, like Se7en . While it does tend to lose focus as more outrageous plot points are introduced, In the Shadow of the Moon remains a solid choice for anyone looking to discover their next crime obsession.

6 'Synchronic' (2019)

Another quality entry in acclaimed duo Aaron Moorhead and Justin Benson 's trippy shared universe , Synchronic stars Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan as paramedics and lifelong friends. After a new drug sweeps their city, resulting in the deaths of its users, the pair investigates after Dornan's daughter goes missing.

The film delves into time travel in ways that will not be spoiled here, but needless to say Synchronic is a trippy film with a central mystery that unravels over time. Both leads excel in their roles and share great chemistry, with Mackie, in particular, delivering a fantastic performance that shows what he can offer when given more meaty roles outside the MCU.

5 'ARQ' (2016)

Waking up to intruders breaking into his home, an engineer ( Robbie Amell ) finds himself trapped within a time loop. With each death sending him back to the start of the invasion, he works to defeat his pursuers and escape with his lover ( Rachael Taylor ).

ARQ works as a sci-fi spin on films such as Happy Death Day , with the audience learning new information alongside the protagonist with each subsequent loop and eventual death. While not as charming as Happy Death Day , ARQ still offers an enjoyable take on the genre.

4 'When We First Met' (2018)

When We First Met follows Adam DeVine , of Workaholics fame, as he repeatedly goes back in time to try and win over the girl of his dreams ( Alexandra Daddario ). Being a romantic comedy, the film stands apart from other time travel movies that focus on more serious consequences.

While We First Met does not offer much new to the genre, though DeVine gives an admirable performance to help carry the film. Fans of his stand-up or the aforementioned Workaholics should have a good time watching his numerous attempts to escape the hellish nightmare called "the friend zone."

3 'Long Story Short' (2021)

Waking up the morning after his wedding to discover that his life is jumping forward in time every few minutes, Teddy ( Rafe Spall ) is forced to use his dwindling time to stay with the woman he loves. With every jump causing them to drift further apart, time is running out for the bumbling lead.

Like When We First Met , Long Story Short uses time travel in a romantic comedy , albeit in a more urgent way. The Australian film was directed by Josh Lawson , known to audiences as Kano, the best part of the recent Mortal Kombat film.

2 'The Adam Project' (2022)

When fighter pilot Adam Reed (Ryan Reynolds) travels from 2050 to 2012, he is forced to work together with his 12-year-old self in order to get back home and save his deceased wife Laura ( Zoe Saldana ). The two Adams end up going on a journey full of heart and humor as they travel through time.

The latest in the long line of big-budget blockbusters on Netflix, The Adam Project is one of the best free movies you can access on the service. Reynolds is always a charming lead, and along with Saldana, they are supported by a winning cast that includes Mark Ruffalo , Jennifer Garner , and Catherine Keener .

1 'Mirage' (2018)

When Vera ( Adriana Ugarte ) and her family move into a new home, they discover that a boy died there thirty years ago. Finding a way to communicate with the boy in the past, Vera warns him of his death and saves his life, only to change the flow of time in the process.

As the best time travel movie Netflix has to offer, Mirage is a compelling mystery thriller from Spain. As more circumstances of the boy's death emerge, greater narrative threads are pulled into this time-bending journey, with Ugarte delivering a great performance as the central character.

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Chronological List of Dinosaur Movies

1. The Primitive Man

The Dinosaur and the Missing Link: A Prehistoric Tragedy (1915)

2. The Dinosaur and the Missing Link: A Prehistoric Tragedy

3. The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms

Guy Madison and Patricia Medina in The Beast of Hollow Mountain (1956)

4. The Beast of Hollow Mountain

5. The Animal World

6. The Giant Behemoth

7. Creature of Destruction

8. Destroy All Monsters

9. Bambi Meets Godzilla

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Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.

The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge remained cool in July, keeping a rate cut imminent.

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Israel Kills Militant Commander as Focus of West Bank Raid Moves to Jenin

International criticism was mounting over the raid, which local health officials said had killed 19 Palestinians over three days.

Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Faces Major Hurdles

The operation depends on brief pauses in fighting in a war zone where hundreds of thousands of people are living in temporary shelters.

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Inmate Revolts Highlight Failings and Miseries of Russian Prisons

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Turbine Blades Have Piled Up in Landfills. A Solution May Be Coming.

Wind power has a waste problem that has been difficult to solve. Turbine blades made from a new plant-based material could make them recyclable.

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Why Biden’s Student Debt Plan Is in Limbo

President Biden’s repayment strategy remains suspended after a Supreme Court ruling. Here’s what that means for borrowers.

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Boar’s Head Plant Tied to 9 Deaths Had Mold, Leaky Pipes and Flies

Federal inspectors cited continuing problems at a deli meat plant in Virginia that was linked to an outbreak of listeria, records indicate.

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Carlos Alcaraz Is Out of the U.S. Open After a Major Upset

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Mo’Nique, Glenn Close and Andra Day star in “The Deliverance,” the director Lee Daniels’s take on a true story of a woman who said her house in Gary, Ind., was possessed by demons.

Here’s more on that film and other entertainment highlights this weekend →

In “The Deliverance,” Lee Daniels puts a quirky spin on a story of possession and “carves space for the intimate moments that matter to him, like a shot of three generations of women braiding each other’s hair while lip-syncing to ‘Valley of the Dolls’ playing on TV,” our critic writes. The film is on Netflix today.

Offering gems such as the Corning Museum of Glass , upstate New York “has cultural institutions rivaling those in the five boroughs, and rambling Letchworth State Park may be the state’s most spectacular natural wonder,” Jason Farago writes. Use his adventure as a guide for your own northern campaign.

Though the open-world action-adventure game Star Wars Outlaws “strains under its own weight,” it “comes alive in the claustrophobic, low-ceilinged spaces of its underground black markets, its gambling dens, its bars and cantinas,” our critic writes. It is out on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today.

As “The Rings of Power” returns for a second season, “very little has changed,” our critic writes — both the good (”the visual splendor, the wide narrative canvas”) and the bad (“sections that drag on too long” and a general “overserious and leaden” vibe). Season 2’s first three episodes are on Amazon Prime Video.

As summer comes to an end, Bryant Park invites you to grab a picnic basket and a blanket and head for its lawn on Friday evening to take in the complex yet approachable jazz of the Vijay Iyer Trio . The free concert is among our picks for entertainment in New York City.

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A Sound of Thunder (2005)
A Sound of Thunder: Directed by Peter Hyams. With Armin Rohde, Heike Makatsch, Jemima Rooper, David Oyelowo. A single mistake in the past, by a time travel company in the future, has devastating and unforeseen consequences.
'65' & 9 Other Movies to Travel Back to Prehistoric Times
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20th Century Fox. Years before Emmerich made his film, another movie went way further into prehistory. "One Million Years B.C." is actually a remake of a 1940 film, but this is the one people ...
A Sound of Thunder (film)
A Sound of Thunder is a 2005 American science fiction thriller film directed by Peter Hyams.It is based on the 1952 short story of the same name by Ray Bradbury.The film stars Edward Burns, Catherine McCormack, and Ben Kingsley.It follows "time tourists" who accidentally interfere too much with the past, completely altering the present.[1]A Sound of Thunder was released in the United States on ...
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In the year 2055, time travel has become a practical reality, and the company Time Safari Inc. offers wealthy adventurers the chance to travel back in time to hunt extinct species such as dinosaurs.A hunter named Eckels pays $10,000 to join a hunting party that will travel back 65 million years to the Late Cretaceous period, on a guided safari to kill a Tyrannosaurus rex.
List of films featuring dinosaurs
2D animation, The Land Before Time franchise: The Land Before Time XIII: The Wisdom of Friends: 2007: United States: 2D animation, The Land Before Time franchise: The Land Before Time XIV: Journey of the Brave: 2016: United States: 2D animation, The Land Before Time franchise: The Lego Batman Movie: 2017: United States: The Lego Movie 2: The ...
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NEW. In the year 2055, greedy entrepreneur Charles Hatton (Ben Kingsley) makes a fortune with his company, Time Safari Inc., which allows millionaires to travel back to the prehistoric era to hunt ...
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The time travel genre has come long since H.G. Wells first coined the term "time machine" in his 1895 novella. For example, on March 10, the movie 65 crash-landed into theaters, throwing us 65 ...
65 Trailers Have Daddy Adam Driver Take on Space and Dinosaurs
The trailer for 65, a sci-fi thriller featuring space travel, time shenanigans, and dinosaurs, sees Adam Driver learn to be a dad.
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Sony's time travel survival thriller 65 — out January 10th — flings Adam Driver into the Cretaceous Period to fight T. rexes and raptors. ... But as raptors and other dinosaurs begin to ...
Dinosaur Movies
The Dinosaur Project (2012) PG-13 | 83 min | Action, Adventure, Drama. A British expedition formed by the lead researcher Jonathan Marchant, his assistant, a doctor and a TV crew, travels to Congo to seek evidence of a dinosaur. Director: Sid Bennett | Stars: Richard Dillane, Peter Brooke, Matt Kane, Natasha Loring.
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On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. Director Eric Brevig Stars Brendan Fraser Josh Hutcherson Aníta Briem. 10. Land of the Lost. 2009 1h 42m PG-13.
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26.9K votes. 5.9K voters. 6 reranks. Latest additions: Godzilla Minus One, Godzilla: The Planet Eater, Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters. Most divisive: The Last Dinosaur. Over 5.9K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Best Dinosaur Movies Ever Made. Dinosaur movies have a special place in the hearts of movie lovers ...
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Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs (2009) In this film, Manny and Ellie are expecting, Diego feels a bit lonely, and Sid… well, Sid is being Sid. When Sid decides to adopt three dinosaur eggs, he unwittingly leads the gang into a hidden world where dinosaurs still roam. Now, they must rescue Sid from a big T-rex with razor-sharp teeth and find ...
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12. See You Yesterday (2019) Directed by Stefon Bristol, 'See You Yesterday' is a Netflix teen-adventure film that blends racial themes with a time travel plot. When a police officer senselessly shoots African American teen C.J. Walker's caring brother, she and fellow prodigy Sebastian Thomas complete their time-traveling device to save him.
The 30 Best Dinosaur Movies For Kids
Check out these lists about the many bird-like reptiles that roamed and ruled over Planet Earth between 66 and 230 million years ago. Over 1K filmgoers have voted on the 30 Best Dinosaur Movies For Kids. Current Top 3: The Land Before Time, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs, Dinosaur.
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1 'Mirage' (2018) Image via Netflix. When Vera ( Adriana Ugarte) and her family move into a new home, they discover that a boy died there thirty years ago. Finding a way to communicate with the ...
Terra Nova (TV Series 2011)
Terra Nova: Created by Kelly Marcel, Craig Silverstein. With Jason O'Mara, Shelley Conn, Christine Adams, Allison Miller. Centers on the Shannons, an ordinary family from 2149 when the planet is dying, who are transported back 85 million years to prehistoric Earth where they join Terra Nova, a colony of humans with a second chance to build a civilization.
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The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms. 1953 1h 20m Approved. 6.6 (8.9K) Rate. A ferocious dinosaur awakened by an Arctic atomic test terrorizes the North Atlantic and, ultimately, New York City. Director Eugène Lourié Stars Paul Hubschmid Paula Raymond Cecil Kellaway. 4. The Beast of Hollow Mountain. 1956 1h 19m Approved.
Age Of Dinosaurs
Age Of Dinosaurs - Hundreds of dinosaurs created by a biotech firm escape into Los Angeles, and wreak havoc on the city.2013. Stars: Treat Williams, Ronny C...
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