Time Travel Movies

Last updated: June 15, 2026

At some point in their lives, just about everyone wishes they could change something about the past -- or get a glimpse of the future. Whether they involve alternate timelines, fancy time machines, or wrongs being righted, these mind-bending movies help us scratch that itch. From poking fun at historical figures to playing fast and loose with the space-time continuum, these are fun picks for time-travel fans. Just remember to avoid paradoxes! For more great choices, try our Sci-Fi Movies and Science Fiction TV lists.

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Time Hoppers: The Silk Road movie poster: The kid characters strike a pose, with the glow of the time machine in the background

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Time Hoppers: The Silk Road

age 8+

STEM-centered animated adventure teaches Islamic history.

February 7, 2026 2026 NR (80 minutes)

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Back to the Future Part III

age 9+

Wild West-themed final installment is fine for older tweens.

January 1, 1990 1990 PG (118 minutes)

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Time Bandits

age 9+

Fantasy comedy from Monty Python alum has dark humor, peril.

November 6, 1981 1981 PG (110 minutes)

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An Angel for May movie poster: May and Tom stand with their dog in a field as a plane flies overhead

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An Angel for May

age 10+

Scenes of emotional distress in heartfelt time-travel drama.

December 23, 2002 2002 NR (95 minutes)

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Back to the Future

age 10+

'80s time-travel favorite; some violence, bullying, cursing.

July 3, 1985 1985 PG (116 minutes)

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Back to the Future Part II

age 10+

Amusing futuristic sequel more dated, edgier than original.

November 22, 1989 1989 PG (108 minutes)

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Bill & Ted Face the Music

age 10+

Funny, satisfying threequel wraps series with family focus.

August 28, 2020 2020 PG-13 (78 minutes)

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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

age 10+

Fantastic, but kids are older, themes are darker.

June 8, 2004 2004 PG (141 minutes)

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

age 10+

Buoyant, farcical time-travel Enterprise escapade.

November 26, 1986 1986 PG (119 minutes)

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The Flight of the Navigator

age 10+

'80s time-travel adventure has some cursing.

July 11, 1986 1986 PG (90 minutes)

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

age 11+

Silly time-capsule comedy ideal for older tweens.

February 17, 1989 1989 PG (90 minutes)

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Interstellar

age 11+

Ambitious intergalactic drama focuses on a father's promise.

November 5, 2014 2014 PG-13 (169 minutes)

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Family Pack

age 12+

French time-travel family adventure could be scary for kids.

October 23, 2024 2024 NR (95 minutes)

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Planet of the Apes (1968)

age 12+

Original Apes mixes smart sci-fi and fighting, sexy stuff.

February 8, 1968 1968 G (112 minutes)

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Somewhere in Time

age 12+

Moony time travel tale is best for incurable romantics.

October 31, 1980 1980 PG (104 minutes)

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Star Trek

age 12+

Classic franchise gets new life; OK for older kids.

May 8, 2009 2009 PG-13 (126 minutes)

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Peggy Sue Got Married

age 13+

'80s time-warp tale is meaty teen-parent viewing.

October 10, 1986 1986 PG-13 (103 minutes)

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Primer

age 13+

Brainy, fascinating time-travel tale has violence, language.

October 8, 2004 2004 PG-13 (77 minutes)

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Speed of Life

age 13+

Well-acted, original sci-fi indie is short and sweet.

January 10, 2020 2020 NR (76 minutes)

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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

age 13+

Fun coming-of-age time travel anime has friendship, crushes.

November 18, 2008 2008 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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