This list includes films about time travel and films featuring time loops (where characters experience the same period of time which is repeatedly resetting): when a certain condition is met, such as the death of a character or a clock reaches a certain time, the loop starts again, with one or more characters retaining the memories from the previous loop in order to realize something important.
Time-manipulation narratives are psychologically compelling because they reflect human fascination with regret, missed opportunities, and the desire for second chances. These stories help viewers mentally rehearse life decisions and explore acceptance of past mistakes. They can be particularly meaningful during periods of self-reflection, major life transitions, or when individuals struggle with rumination about past choices, offering symbolic reassurance that growth often comes from understanding, not rewriting, the past.
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