The Best Time-Travel Movies for When You Need a Break From Reality

To say it's been a rough couple of years would be an understatement. The past two years in review, ICYMI: bushfires, wildfires, drone strikes, flash floods, cyclones, earthquakes, police brutality, mass shootings, an attempted dissident coup, cyberattacks, and—oh, yeah—a global pandemic. Not great. It's understandable if you want a lil escape from reality, even if it's just for a few hours, and the best time travel movies will help you do just that. From rom-coms to thrillers to action flicks, movies about time travel run the gamut, and they're perfect for escaping the trash fire that is 2021.

You probs already know about all the classic time travel movies like Back to the Future, The Terminator, and Groundhog Day, so I'm not gonna waste your time telling you about 'em. Instead, I'm going to turn your attention to the best new time travel movies out there—all of which are currently available to stream. Even if sci-fi movies aren't your thing (honestly, you're missing out), it's hard to resist the appeal of a good time jump, whether it's into the past, future, or a mind-boggling time loop. (Side note: These past few years have kinda felt like a hellish time loop, no?) If you're looking for a fun getaway but can't get any vacation time, then here are the time travel movies you should add to your must-watch list. Hope ya have a safe voyage!!