The 9 Best Time Loop Movies That Will Blow Your Mind

Time loop movies are a fascinating genre that explores the concept of characters experiencing the same events repeatedly. Here are some must-see time loop movies that are known for their creativity, humor, and thought-provoking storytelling:

1. Groundhog Day (1993)

The quintessential time loop movie stars Bill Murray as a cynical meteorologist who finds himself trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. A delicious mix of comedy, romance and self-discovery.

2. Time Crimes (2007)

A sci-fi thriller in Spanish in which a man accidentally travels back in time, leading to a series of events that create a time loop with unforeseen consequences.

3. Triangle (2009)

This psychological horror thriller follows a group of friends who come across a mysterious abandoned ship in the Bermuda Triangle. As events unfold, they are caught in a repeating loop of terror.

4. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Also known as “Live Die Repeat,” this sci-fi action film stars Tom Cruise as a soldier who gains the ability to reset the day every time he dies in battle against alien invaders. He must use this power to become a better soldier and save humanity.

5. ARQ (2016)

In a dystopian future, a couple find themselves trapped in a time loop inside their home, trying to survive against intruders while discovering the cause of the time loop.

6. Happy Death Day (2017)

A slasher comedy film in which a college student, played by Jessica Rothe, is murdered on her birthday, but wakes up to relive the same day repeatedly until she is able to unmask her killer.

7. Naked (2017)

It’s a romantic comedy movie in which a man, played by Marlon Wayans, wakes up naked in an elevator on the morning of his wedding day. Unfortunately for him, he’s stuck in a time loop and keeps reliving the same embarrassing and chaotic moments from the wedding day over and over again.

8. Before I Fall (2017)

Based on the novel by Lauren Oliver, this drama follows a high school student who is forced to relive the last day of her life repeatedly, leading her to reevaluate her actions and relationships.

9. Palm Springs (2020)

A modern take on the time loop genre, this romantic comedy stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti as two wedding guests who find themselves trapped in a time loop together after a chance encounter.

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