Primer (2004)
Certainly the cheapest to make! Buy the DVD or be prepared to stream it a few times to have a chance of following the storyline as intended; you'll need it.
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Timecrimes (2007)
Perhaps a 'Primer'-lite, in terms of it's complexity, it's still a cut above grade-school time travel complexity in the remaining films on this list.But a great film in its own right with a name and cover-art that would cause most people to pass it up. A shame, it's a super film.
Don't miss it.
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Time Bandits (1981)
One of the handful of films I've seen more than once, and the even smaller group that I had to own. Has everything I enjoy in a film - humor, drama, visual effects, and - of course - time travel. -
La Jetée (1962)
Not really a 'film', it's a short series of black and white shots. It's the inspiration for 12 Monkeys, so if you liked that you'll like this. -
The Terminator (1984)
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12 Monkeys (1995)
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Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
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The Philadelphia Experiment (1984)
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Back to the Future (1985)
The remainder in the series were good as well, but only one makes the list. -
Groundhog Day (1993)
Questionably a time-travel film, I included it because it has the essential elements. -
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)
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The Jacket (2005)
A nice twist on the usual time travel fare. Suspenseful and nicely shot. Worth seeing. -
Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)
A time-travel date movie. Not a great film, IMHO, but enjoyable and tight enough story to carry it along. -
Donnie Darko (2001)
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The Butterfly Effect (2004)
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Triangle (2009)
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The Final Countdown (1980)
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Army of Darkness (1992)
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Planet of the Apes (1968)
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Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)
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Run Lola Run (1998)
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Frequency (2000)
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Looper (2012)
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Freejack (1992)
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Timequest (2000)
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Planet of the Apes (1968)
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The Time Machine (1960)
