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.

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.

1990 PG (118 minutes)

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Time Bandits

age 9+

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

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

MOVIE

An Angel for May

age 10+

Scenes of emotional distress in heartfelt time-travel drama.

2002 NR (95 minutes)

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Back to the Future

age 10+

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

1985 PG (116 minutes)

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Back to the Future Part II

age 10+

Amusing futuristic sequel more dated, edgier than original.

1989 PG (108 minutes)

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Bill & Ted Face the Music

age 10+

Funny, satisfying threequel wraps series with family focus.

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.

2004 PG (141 minutes)

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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home

age 10+

Buoyant, farcical time-travel Enterprise escapade.

1986 PG (119 minutes)

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The Flight of the Navigator

age 10+

'80s time-travel adventure has some cursing.

1986 PG (90 minutes)

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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure

age 11+

Silly time-capsule comedy ideal for older tweens.

1989 PG (90 minutes)

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Interstellar Movie Poster: Matthew McConaughey, in astronaut gear, walks against a snowy background

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Interstellar

age 11+

Ambitious intergalactic drama focuses on a father's promise.

2014 PG-13 (169 minutes)

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Family Pack

age 12+

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

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.

1968 G (112 minutes)

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Somewhere in Time

age 12+

Moony time travel tale is best for incurable romantics.

1980 PG (104 minutes)

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Star Trek

age 12+

Classic franchise gets new life; OK for older kids.

2009 PG-13 (126 minutes)

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MOVIE

Peggy Sue Got Married

age 13+

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

1986 PG-13 (103 minutes)

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Primer

age 13+

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

2004 PG-13 (77 minutes)

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Speed of Life

age 13+

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

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.

2008 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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