The best time travel movies and shows, ranked

121 time-travel titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1Interstellar (2014)No gore · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13Explorers traverse a wormhole, confronting vast distances and the melancholy of a dying Earth.Prime Video · Paramount+88
2. 2Rick and Morty (2013) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA sociopathic genius and his timid grandson embark on brisk, darkly comic, and surreal interdimensional adventures.Hulu · Max
3. 3Back to the Future (1985)No gore · brisk · PGA whimsical adventure sends a teenager back to the fifties, sparking nostalgic, feel-good, witty chaos.Starz
4. 4Avengers: Endgame (2019)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · PG-13A relentless, witty adventure unfolds as heroes assemble to undo cosmic devastation and restore balance.Disney+
5. 5The Umbrella Academy (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MASuperpowered siblings with a knack for witty banter face a surreal, briskly-paced adventure to save the world.Netflix
6. 6Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reprogrammed cyborg protects a young boy and his mother from a relentless, shape-shifting assassin.Paramount+ · Kanopy
7. 7Dark (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · TV-MAA missing child unravels a bleak, surreal mystery spanning generations, forcing families to confront their intertwined, gritty past.Netflix
8. 8Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (2004)Mildly scary · measured · PGA dark wizard's escape casts a suspenseful shadow over Hogwarts, blending whimsy with a measured, atmospheric dread.Max · Peacock
9. 9Loki (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A mischievous god navigates a whimsical, bureaucratic organization while trying to fix a fractured timeline.Disney+
10. 10Gravity Falls (2012) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7Whimsical adventures unfold as twins uncover the quirky, suspenseful secrets of a mysterious Oregon town.Disney+
11. 11Regular Show (2010) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGTwo groundskeepers, a blue jay and a raccoon, find their mundane jobs twisted into brisk, absurdist adventures.Hulu
12. 12Back to the Future Part II (1989)No gore · brisk · PGMarty and Doc's whimsical time-traveling adventure to 2015 quickly becomes a brisk, chaotic chase through multiple eras.Starz
13. 13Donnie Darko (2001)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA troubled teenager's visions of a giant rabbit lead to surreal crimes and a suspenseful, dreamlike mystery.Prime Video · Hulu · Kanopy
14. 14About Time (2013)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA young man uses whimsical time travel to navigate love and life, learning to cherish every intimate moment.Netflix86
15. 15The Terminator (1984)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless cyborg assassin hunts a woman across 1980s Los Angeles, sparking a gritty fight for the future.AMC+
16. 16Outlander (2014) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA 1940s nurse is swept to 1743 Scotland, igniting a passionate, dangerous romance across centuries.Netflix · Starz · The Roku Channel
17. 17Edge of Tomorrow (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A soldier relives a brutal alien invasion day by day, growing more lethal with each relentless death.Paramount+
18. 18What If...? (2021) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14Classic Marvel moments twist into pulpy, surreal, and whimsical new animated adventures.Disney+
19. 19The Twilight Zone (1959) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGEach self-contained story explores humanity's deepest fears and follies with a chilling and surreal twist.Paramount+ · Fandango at Home (free) · Pluto TV
20. 20X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A relentless, gritty battle for survival unfolds across time, forcing heroes to confront their younger selves.Disney+
21. 21Mr. Nobody (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man's life unfolds in multiple realities, a dreamlike journey through love, loss, and profound choices.Hulu · Kanopy · Hoopla
22. 22Ben 10 (2005) · seriesMildly scary · brisk · TV-Y7A boy discovers a mysterious device, transforming into ten alien heroes for brisk, wholesome, comedic adventures.Tubi
23. 23Twelve Monkeys (1995)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA time-traveling convict uncovers a viral mystery, blurring reality in a surreal, suspenseful, and melancholy journey.
24. 24Marry My Husband (2024) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · briskA woman travels back in time to rewrite her destiny, finding feel-good revenge and wholesome humor.Prime Video
25. 25Groundhog Day (1993)No gore · measured · PGA cynical weatherman relives the same whimsical day, slowly discovering romance and the joy of connection.YouTube (free)
26. 26Back to the Future Part III (1990)No gore · brisk · PGTime-traveling friends find themselves stranded in the 1880s, facing romantic entanglements and cowboy showdowns.Starz
27. 27The Butterfly Effect (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RA young man's journey into his past to alter tragic events creates a ripple of bleak consequences.
28. 28Scarlet Heart: Ryeo (2016) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measuredA woman from the future navigates court intrigue and epic romance among Goryeo Dynasty princes.
29. 29Mr. Queen (2020) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-14A modern chef's soul in a Joseon queen's body creates whimsical, absurd, and briskly paced royal chaos.Netflix
30. 30Star Trek (2009)Mildly scary · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Fiery instinct clashes with calm reason as bitter rivals lead their crew through unimaginable galactic danger.Paramount+ · Peacock
31. 31Midnight in Paris (2011)No gore · measured · PG-13A nostalgic screenwriter in Paris discovers that midnight transports him to the whimsical 1920s.Tubi
32. 32Planet of the Apes (1968)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · GAstronauts discover a bleak, ape-ruled world where humanity is primitive and survival means outsmarting their new masters.
33. 33The King: Eternal Monarch (2020) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measuredA Korean emperor and a detective navigate parallel worlds, battling demons in an epic, dreamlike romance.Netflix
34. 34Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox (2013)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13An epic, gritty race against time unfolds as heroes fight to restore a fractured, war-torn reality.Max
35. 35Predestination (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA temporal agent's final mission to prevent a devastating attack becomes a cerebral, pulpy chase through time.The Roku Channel
36. 36Source Code (2011)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A soldier repeatedly relives a train explosion, racing against time to find a bomber and alter fate.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
37. 37Tenet (2020)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A relentless, high-octane thriller where international espionage unfolds in a cerebral, inverted reality.
38. 38Doctor Who (2005) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA two-hearted alien travels all of time and space, saving planets with whimsy, suspense, and heart.AMC+ · Hoopla
39. 39The Tomorrow War (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Time travelers recruit a family man for an epic, brisk war against aliens, leading to a bittersweet fight.Prime Video
40. 4011.22.63 (2016) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAAn earnest English teacher travels back in time, finding romance and melancholy while changing history.Netflix
41. 41Ben 10: Omniverse (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A brisk, whimsical adventure unfolds as a teen hero battles new enemies with an all-new Omnitrix.
42. 42Quantum Leap (1989) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGA brilliant physicist leaps through time, righting wrongs with earnest optimism and a holographic guide.Fandango at Home (free)
43. 43Babylon 5 (1994) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-PGAn epic space station drama unfolds with intimate character arcs and suspenseful, atmospheric conflicts.
44. 44Manifest (2018) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14Passengers return years later, experiencing strange new realities while a deeper, earnest mystery unfolds.Netflix
45. 45Last Night in Soho (2021)Properly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA fashion student's nostalgic trip to 1960s London becomes a chilling, surreal mystery with shady consequences.Prime Video
46. 46Doctor Who (1963) · seriesMildly scary · measured · TV-PGA whimsical Time Lord travels the universe in a blue box, earnestly saving civilizations with measured grace.Tubi
47. 47Palm Springs (2020)No gore · measured · RTwo wedding guests are trapped in a surreal, romantic time loop filled with witty, absurdist humor.Hulu78
48. 48Army of Darkness (1992)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RA chainsaw-wielding clerk romances a beauty and battles the undead in a brisk, darkly-comic medieval romp.Prime Video
49. 49Looper (2012)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA hitman confronts his future self in a gritty, briskly paced sci-fi thriller with intimate stakes.Starz
50. 50Kung Fury (2015)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · NRA kung fu cop travels through time to battle Adolf Hitler in a relentless, absurdist, high-octane adventure.
51. 51I Dream of Jeannie (1965) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GAn astronaut's life gets whimsically upended by a devoted, two-thousand-year-old genie and her wholesome magic.The Roku Channel · Tubi
52. 52The Peripheral (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA woman's virtual escape to a glamorous future pulls her family into a gritty, dangerous reality.Prime Video
53. 53Bewitched (1964) · seriesNo gore · measured · TV-GA suburban witch navigates wholesome magical mishaps while her husband tries to keep her powers a secret.Hulu · The Roku Channel · Tubi
54. 54Coherence (2014)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · NRFriendships fray and reality warps as a comet's passing unleashes unsettling, cerebral suspense.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
55. 55Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016)Mildly scary · measured · PG-13Whimsical adventures unfold as peculiar children with special powers fight monstrous creatures on a mysterious island.Disney+
56. 56The Adam Project (2022)No gore · brisk · PG-13A time-traveling pilot and his younger self embark on a brisk, wholesome adventure to save the future.Netflix
57. 57La Brea (2021) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A massive sinkhole in Los Angeles reveals a primeval land, launching a gritty fight for survival.Netflix · Peacock · Tubi
58. 58Travelers (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAHuman consciousness travels to the past, inhabiting new lives to complete gritty, intimate missions and save humanity.Netflix
59. 59Frequency (2000)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A son’s desperate call to the past creates a ripple of brutal crimes and a bittersweet fight for the future.Kanopy · The Roku Channel · Plex
60. 60Star Trek: First Contact (1996)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Starfleet races through time to stop cyborgs from rewriting history and assimilating the entire galaxy.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
61. 61DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A rogue time-traveler assembles a disparate team of heroes and villains to save all of time itself.Netflix
62. 62Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A mother and son fight to evade a relentless government and prevent a future ruled by machines.
63. 63Lucy (2014)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · relentless · RA woman accidentally caught in a dark deal transforms into a relentless, high-octane, absurdist warrior.
64. 64Déjà Vu (2006)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A federal agent uses a secret time-shifting device to prevent a catastrophic explosion in New Orleans.AMC+
65. 65Continuum (2012) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-14A cop from the future hunts ruthless time-traveling rebels in a gritty, suspenseful urban war.Prime Video · Peacock · The Roku Channel
66. 6612 Monkeys (2015) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A time traveler from a decimated future races against the clock to eradicate a deadly plague.Prime Video
67. 67Before I Fall (2017)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A young woman relives a fateful day, uncovering hidden truths and the bittersweet nature of her perfect life.Starz · Kanopy
68. 68Galaxy Quest (1999)No gore · brisk · PGHas-been actors are mistaken for space heroes, leading to a brisk, whimsical, and witty adventure.Paramount+ · Kanopy · YouTube (free)
69. 69Russian Doll (2019) · seriesNo gore · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA cynical young woman repeatedly dies at her birthday party, caught in a darkly comic and surreal time loop.Netflix
70. 7013 Going on 30 (2004)No gore · measured · PG-13A whimsical fantasy makes a thirteen-year-old's wish come true, delivering wholesome, heartwarming romance.Netflix · Kanopy · Hoopla
71. 71The Lake House (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA whimsical mailbox connects two lonely souls across time, leading to an atmospheric and romantic melancholy.
72. 72Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, whimsical adventure sends a crew back in time, saving Earth with wholesome humor and uplifting hijinks.Paramount+ · Kanopy
73. 73Lightyear (2022)No gore · brisk · PGA legendary Space Ranger and his robot companion embark on an uplifting, brisk intergalactic adventure.Disney+
74. 74Happy Death Day (2017)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A college student repeatedly relives her murder day, unraveling a darkly comic mystery with brisk, suspenseful twists.Max · Peacock
75. 75The Visitors (1993)No gore · brisk · RA medieval knight and his servant wreak absurd, crowd-pleasing havoc after a whimsical, time-traveling spell goes awry.Prime Video · Kanopy · Tubi
76. 76The Time Traveler's Wife (2009)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A librarian's unpredictable time jumps weave through the intimate, earnest romance with his true love.Paramount+
77. 77Men in Black 3 (2012)No gore · brisk · PG-13Time-traveling agents uncover cosmic secrets while battling aliens with broad humor and witty banter.Tubi
78. 78Meet the Robinsons (2007)No gore · brisk · GA young inventor's quest to find his family becomes a whimsical, time-traveling adventure with an uplifting heart.Disney+
79. 79Black Mirror: Bandersnatch (2018)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · RA programmer's 1984 video game adaptation blurs reality, creating a darkly-comic, cerebral, and suspenseful mystery.
80. 80Triangle (2009)Properly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · RA yacht excursion turns terrifying as a woman's unsettling premonitions manifest in chilling, surreal ways.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
81. 81Final Destination (2000)Properly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RA terrifying premonition of disaster sparks a chilling, brisk chase as Death stalks its survivors.Max
82. 82Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016)Mildly scary · measured · PGA whimsical journey into a surreal world unfolds as Alice races to save her dearest friend.Disney+ · Pluto TV
83. 83The Flash (2023)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Barry Allen races against time in a suspenseful, high-octane adventure to reset a Zod-dominated universe.Max
84. 84Project Almanac (2015)Mildly scary · brisk · PG-13Teenagers discover and build a time machine, but their earnest meddling quickly spirals into suspenseful chaos.MGM+
85. 85Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)No gore · brisk · PGTwo high school friends travel through time, gathering historical figures for an excellent, most triumphant history report.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
86. 86Timecrimes (2007)Mildly scary · light gore · emotionally heavy · measured · RA man's accidental journey an hour into the past unravels a tense, surreal, and cerebral disaster.Kanopy · Hoopla · Fandango at Home (free)
87. 87Boss Level (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA former special forces agent is trapped in a relentless, darkly comic time loop of death and discovery.Hulu
88. 88Timeless (2016) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-PGA historian, a soldier, and a scientist race through time to protect the past from a dangerous criminal.Prime Video
89. 89Primer (2004)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PG-13Ambitious inventors manipulate reality for profit, but the gritty consequences of their discovery unravel slowly.
90. 90Torchwood (2006) · seriesProperly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MAA brisk, gritty team investigates strange extraterrestrial events with darkly comic and suspenseful results.
91. 91The 4400 (2004) · seriesMildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-14A government agency tracks 4400 people with unexplained powers, creating intimate, suspenseful drama.Tubi
92. 92The Jacket (2005)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · RA veteran's journey into a surreal future blurs reality as he foresees his death and races to understand it.Hoopla · The Roku Channel · Plex
93. 93Future Man (2017) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-MAA janitor and world-ranked gamer travels through time to prevent humanity's extinction with absurd, broad humor.
94. 94Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)No gore · brisk · PGA genius dog and his boy travel through history to fix time after their amazing machine is stolen.
95. 95Terminator: Dark Fate (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless, high-octane battle for mankind's future unfolds with gritty, suspenseful action.Paramount+
96. 96Click (2006)No gore · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A magical remote control offers a workaholic a whimsical shortcut through life, with bittersweet and heartwarming results.Starz
97. 97Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas (1999)No gore · measured · GBeloved characters share three heartwarming tales of Christmas magic, filled with wholesome humor and cozy, whimsical cheer.Disney+
98. 98Safety Not Guaranteed (2012)No gore · measured · RA quirky inventor seeks a time-travel partner, leading to an earnest and whimsical romantic adventure.Tubi
99. 99The Forbidden Kingdom (2008)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An American teenager obsessed with kung fu classics finds himself in ancient China on an epic, pulpy quest.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
100. 100The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)No gore · brisk · PGAnimated heroes face a whimsical, brisk, and witty adventure against invaders from outer space.

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