Donnie Darko 28 Days

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, Robert Patrick
Rated R

Terminator 2: Judgment Day is a 1991 science-fiction action film directed by James Cameron and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Edward Furlong, and Robert Patrick. In the film, a cyborg assassin from the future, the T-800 (Schwarzenegger), is sent back to present day Los Angeles to protect Sarah Connor (Hamilton) and her son John (Furlong) from a more advanced and powerful cyborg, the T-1000 (Patrick). Throughout the film, the T-800 must battle the state-of-the-art T-1000 while also defending Sarah and John from government forces sent to capture or kill them. In the end, the future of humanity depends on the outcome of the battle between the two Terminators.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Mackenzie Foy
Rated PG-13

Interstellar is a 2014 science fiction film written, co-produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, and Michael Caine in leading roles. The story follows a team of astronauts who travel through a wormhole in search of a new home for humanity. As they explore new worlds, they must confront the dangers posed by time, space, gravity, and unknown forces in order to ensure mankind's survival. Along the way, they must make difficult decisions about their own personal relationships, as well as their moral obligations to the future of humanity. Interstellar is a thrilling and emotionally-charged adventure that explores the power of love, hope, and sacrifice in order to save the world. The film was a box office success and received critical acclaim, with praise for its visuals, acting, and emotional power.

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Crispin Glover
Rated PG

Back to the Future is a classic 1985 American science fiction film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Zemeckis and Bob Gale. It stars Michael J. Fox as Marty McFly, a high school student who is accidentally sent back to 1955 in a time-traveling DeLorean automobile built by eccentric scientist Doc Brown (Christopher Lloyd). During his time travel, Marty encounters his future parents and must make sure that they fall in love or he will cease to exist. With the help of Doc, Marty must find a way to get back to the future before it's too late. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about responsibility, friendship, and family.

From Harold Ramis, starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott, Stephen Tobolowsky
Rated PG

Groundhog Day is a 1993 American fantasy comedy film directed by Harold Ramis and written by Ramis and Danny Rubin. It stars Bill Murray as Phil Connors, a cynical television weatherman who, during an assignment covering the annual Groundhog Day event, is caught in a time loop, repeating the same day repeatedly. With the help of a friendly and wise-cracking Punxsutawney groundhog, he is finally able to make the best of his situation. Through his experiences, Phil begins to re-evaluate his life and priorities and ultimately discovers the importance of living life to the fullest.

From Richard Kelly, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
Rated R

Donnie Darko is a psychological thriller directed by Richard Kelly. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie, a troubled high school student who is plagued by visions of a giant rabbit that tells him the world is going to end. Donnie begins to explore the dark supernatural forces at work around him and discovers a portal to a parallel universe. As he faces increasing danger from a mysterious figure known as Frank, Donnie has to decipher the meaning of his visions and take actions that will save his family and possibly the world. Along the way, he meets a number of people who help him on his journey and learns more about his own identity.

From Terry Gilliam, starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Joseph Melito
Rated R

12 Monkeys is a 1995 American science fiction film directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, and Brad Pitt. The film follows the story of James Cole, a prisoner in the year 2035 sent back in time to the year 1996 to prevent the release of a virus that will eventually wipe out nearly all of humanity. Along the way, Cole encounters Jeffrey Goines, a mental patient and son of a brilliant scientist, and Kathryn Railly, a psychiatrist who helps him stay sane and figure out why he was sent back in time. The trio eventually discovers that a secret organization called the Army of the 12 Monkeys is responsible for the virus outbreak. Cole must race against time to stop the virus from being released, and in doing so, he discovers the truth about his past and the truth about the future of mankind.

From Franklin J. Schaffner, starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Maurice Evans
Rated G

Planet of the Apes is a science fiction film directed by Franklin J. Schaffner and released in 1968. The film stars Charlton Heston as George Taylor, an astronaut who crash lands on an unknown planet ruled by intelligent apes. Taylor soon discovers the planet is a future version of Earth, where apes have evolved and enslaved humans. He joins forces with a female chimpanzee, Nova (Linda Harrison), to lead a revolt against the oppressive ape government. In the end, Taylor discovers the planet's true origin and decides to remain on the planet for the rest of his life. The film is considered a classic and was followed by four sequels and two remakes.

From Bryan Singer, starring Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy
Rated PG-13

X-Men: Days of Future Past is a 2014 American superhero film directed by Bryan Singer, based on the fictional X-Men characters appearing in Marvel Comics. It is the seventh installment of the X-Men film series and a sequel to both X-Men: The Last Stand (2006) and X-Men: First Class (2011). The film stars an ensemble cast, including Hugh Jackman, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Ellen Page, Shawn Ashmore, Peter Dinklage, Ian McKellen, and Patrick Stewart. The plot follows the X-Men trying to prevent an alternative future where mutants are hunted down by powerful robots known as Sentinels. To prevent this, Wolverine is sent back in time to 1973 to seek the help of the younger versions of Professor X and Magneto in order to change the past and save the future. The film is both a commercial and critical success, grossing over $747 million worldwide and receiving positive reviews from critics.

From Alfonso Cuarón, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Richard Griffiths
Rated PG

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban is a 2004 fantasy film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and based on the novel of the same name by J.K. Rowling. The third installment in the Harry Potter film series follows Harry, Hermione, and Ron as they enter their third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As the year progresses, mysterious events occur and an escaped prisoner from Azkaban, Sirius Black, seems to be their only hope. With the help of a magical creature called the "Hippogriff" and their own magical abilities, the trio must face their fears, navigate dangerous obstacles, and save the school from certain destruction. Along the way, they learn more about the mysterious Sirius Black and the dark secrets of their own past.

From J.J. Abrams, starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Leonard Nimoy
Rated PG-13

Star Trek is a 2009 American science fiction action film directed by J.J. Abrams, written by Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, and produced by Damon Lindelof and Bryan Burk. It is the 11th film in the Star Trek franchise, and features an ensemble cast including Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Ben Cross, Bruce Greenwood, Leonard Nimoy and Eric Bana. The plot follows the crew of the USS Enterprise as they travel through space to defeat Nero, an evil Romulan from the future who threatens the United Federation of Planets. Along the way, they must contend with Nero's plans to destroy Earth, a dangerous new weapon, and an ancient race whose existence threatens the universe. The film received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing over $385 million worldwide. It was followed by the sequels Star Trek Into Darkness (2013) and Star Trek Beyond (2016).

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Tom Wilson
Rated PG

Back to the Future Part II is a 1989 American science fiction comedy film and the sequel to the 1985 film Back to the Future. It was directed by Robert Zemeckis, written by Bob Gale and Zemeckis, and starred Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Thomas F. Wilson, and Elisabeth Shue. In the film, Marty McFly and Dr. Emmett Brown travel to the year 2015 to prevent Marty's future son from making a mistake that would ruin Marty's life. Along the way, they encounter a troubled elderly Biff Tannen and must also fix the resulting changes to the timeline created by their time-traveling. The film received generally positive reviews and was a box office success, grossing over $335 million worldwide.

From Richard Curtis, starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Lydia Wilson
Rated R

About Time is a romantic comedy-drama about a young man named Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) who discovers he can travel in time. With his newfound power, he sets out to make the most of his life and gain the love of the beautiful Mary (Rachel McAdams). Along the way, Tim learns valuable lessons about the power of time and how it affects his relationships with his family and friends. The film follows Tim as he navigates the complexities of life, love and time travel and discovers that living a meaningful life doesn’t always mean getting everything you want. In the end, Tim learns that it’s not the destination, but the journey that counts the most.

From Tom Tykwer, starring Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Nina Petri
Rated R

Run Lola Run is a 1998 German thriller directed by Tom Tykwer. The film tells the story of Lola, a young woman in Berlin who has 20 minutes to find a way to save her boyfriend Manni from trouble. Manni has lost a bag of money that belongs to a local mobster and must find a way to replace it before the mobster catches up with him. Lola must race against time in three different scenarios to find a way to save him. In the end, Lola is able to save Manni, but at a great cost. The film is known for its innovative visual style and the fast-paced, non-linear narrative. The movie is a commentary on the chance and randomness of life, showing how events can unfold differently depending on small changes in circumstances.

From Woody Allen, starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Kurt Fuller
Rated PG-13

Midnight in Paris is a 2011 fantasy comedy-drama film written and directed by Woody Allen. The film follows Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a screenwriter and aspiring novelist, who is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his materialistic fiancée (Rachel McAdams) during a visit to Paris. After a night of wandering the city, he finds himself transported back in time to the 1920s every night at midnight. Through his encounters with famous authors and artists such as Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso, and Salvador Dalí, Gil is forced to confront his romanticized notions of the past and examine the life he is leading in the present. Ultimately, he must choose between his dreams and his present reality.

From Directors: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber, starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson
Rated R

The Butterfly Effect is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber. It stars Ashton Kutcher as Evan Treborn, a young man suffering from memory blackouts. When he discovers he can travel back in time to alter the course of his life, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery and redemption. In the process, he learns that even the smallest of changes can have devastating consequences for his present and future. As his life unravels, he must confront the dark secrets of his past in order to secure a better future. The film is ultimately a story of consequence, cause, and effect, and the power of choice.

From Zack Snyder, starring Jackie Earle Haley, Patrick Wilson, Carla Gugino, Malin Akerman
Rated R

Watchmen is a 2009 American superhero film directed by Zack Snyder and based on the 1986-87 DC Comics limited series of the same name. Set in an alternate history where masked vigilantes are treated as outlaws, the film follows the story of a group of retired vigilantes who come together to investigate the murder of one of their own, while also attempting to uncover a conspiracy that could potentially change the world as they know it. The film stars Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Carla Gugino, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, and Patrick Wilson. Alongside its action sequences and dark, dystopian tone, the film also features a wide range of themes such as the personal cost of violence, the power of fear, the morality of vigilante justice, and the psychological effects of a nuclear holocaust. The film was a box office success, and received critical acclaim from critics, earning its place as one of the best superhero films of all time.

From Duncan Jones, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright
Rated PG-13

Source Code is a science fiction thriller directed by Duncan Jones. The story follows Captain Colter Stevens (Jake Gyllenhaal), a U.S. Army pilot who wakes up in the body of a stranger on a Chicago-bound commuter train. He discovers he is part of an experimental government project to find the source of a terrorist attack by reliving the last few minutes of a victim's life. With the help of a fellow passenger (Michelle Monaghan), Colter must piece together the clues to prevent the attack and uncover the identity of the bomber. Through a series of time loops, Colter is able to gain clues and save the day, but the consequences of his actions threaten the lives of everyone he has come to care about.

From Rian Johnson, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Bruce Willis, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano
Rated R

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Tom Wilson
Rated PG

From John Maybury, starring Adrien Brody, Keira Knightley, Daniel Craig, Kris Kristofferson
Rated R

From Nicholas Meyer, starring Malcolm McDowell, Mary Steenburgen, David Warner, Charles Cioffi
Rated PG

From Tony Scott, starring Denzel Washington, Paula Patton, Jim Caviezel, Val Kilmer
Rated PG-13

From Shane Carruth, starring Shane Carruth, David Sullivan, Casey Gooden, Anand Upadhyaya
Rated PG-13

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Jim Carrey, Gary Oldman, Colin Firth, Steve Valentine
Rated PG

From Barry Sonnenfeld, starring Will Smith, Tommy Lee Jones, Josh Brolin, Jemaine Clement
Rated PG-13