Our team compiled the movies like Back to the Future and here is what they came up with
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1. Groundhog Day (1993)
A weatherman finds himself living the same day over and over again, reliving the same events and meeting the same people in the small town of Punxsutawney. Starring Bill Murray and directed by Harold Ramis, the movie was widely praised for its clever writing and Murray’s performance. Rated PG, it grossed $70.9 million (inflation-adjusted).
2. Donnie Darko (2001)
A high school student begins to experience strange visions, including a giant rabbit that tells him the world will end in 28 days. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Richard Kelly, the movie was praised for its unique blend of science fiction and psychological thriller elements. Rated R, it grossed $9.1 million (inflation-adjusted).
3. Timecrimes (2007)
A man becomes trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again, and must figure out how to escape it before it’s too late. Starring Karra Elejalde and directed by Nacho Vigalondo, the movie was praised for its inventive storytelling and clever use of time travel. Rated R, it grossed $2.2 million (inflation-adjusted).
4. Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
A group of friends travel back in time to the 1980s after a night of partying in a hot tub. Starring John Cusack and directed by Steve Pink, the movie was praised for its comedic performances and clever use of time travel elements. Rated R, it grossed $64.3 million (inflation-adjusted).
5. About Time (2013)
A man discovers that he has the ability to travel back in time and uses it to improve his relationships and career. Starring Domhnall Gleeson and directed by Richard Curtis, the movie was praised for its heartfelt performances and emotional storytelling. Rated R, it grossed $64.3 million (inflation-adjusted).
6. Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
A military officer is caught in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again as he tries to stop an alien invasion. Starring Tom Cruise and directed by Doug Liman, the movie was praised for its action sequences and clever use of time travel elements. Rated PG-13, it grossed $370.5 million (inflation-adjusted).
7. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)
A comedy film following the adventures of two high school friends, Bill and Ted, as they travel through time in a phone booth to collect historical figures for their history presentation. The film received positive reviews for its comedic tone and likable characters. MPAA rating: PG. Box office numbers (inflation-adjusted): $66.7 million. Starring: Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin.
8. The Terminator (1984)
A science fiction film about a cyborg assassin sent from the future to kill a woman whose unborn son will lead the resistance against machines in a future war. The film received critical acclaim for its action and special effects and launched the career of director James Cameron. MPAA rating: R. Box office numbers (inflation-adjusted): $256 million. Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, and Michael Biehn.
9. Timecode (2000)
A film that is shot in a single take and is divided into four continuous 90-minute segments, each from the perspective of a different character. The film received positive reviews for its unique style and performances. MPAA rating: R. Box office numbers (inflation-adjusted): $1.4 million. Starring: Salma Hayek, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Holly Hunter.
10. The Butterfly Effect (2004)
A psychological thriller about a man who can change his past by reading his journal and travels back in time to change events, but each change leads to unforeseen consequences. The film received positive reviews for its plot and the performances of its lead actors. MPAA rating: R. Box office numbers (inflation-adjusted): $96.5 million. Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, and Eric Stoltz.
11. Time After Time (1979)
A science fiction film about a scientist who pursues Jack the Ripper through time after the serial killer uses a time machine to escape to the present. The film stars Malcolm McDowell and David Warner and was directed by Nicholas Meyer. The movie was rated PG and grossed $13.5 million (adjusted for inflation) and was appreciated for its unique take on time travel and the performances of its lead actors.