31 Best Movies Like Project Almanac ...

31 Best Movies Like Project Almanac ...

If you liked this one , you will for sure love these too! In this selection we highlight some of the best films that share a very similar mood to '', and are worth checking out.

1. The Butterfly Effect (2004)

1h 53m Science Fiction Thriller

A young man struggles to access sublimated childhood memories. He finds a technique that allows him to travel back into the past, to occupy his childhood body and change history. However, he soon finds that every change he makes has unexpected consequences.

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2. chronicle (2012).

1h 24m Science Fiction Drama Thriller

Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.

3. Primer (2004)

1h 17m Science Fiction Drama Thriller

Friends and fledgling entrepreneurs invent a device in their garage which reduces the apparent mass of any object placed inside it, but they discover that it has some highly unexpected capabilities - ones that could enable them to do and to have seemingly anything they want. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences is the next.

4. Time Lapse (2014)

1h 44m Thriller Science Fiction Mystery

Three friends discover a mysterious machine that takes pictures 24 hours into the future and conspire to use it for personal gain, until disturbing and dangerous images begin to develop.

5. ARQ (2016)

1h 28m Science Fiction Thriller

Two old friends living in a dystopic future become trapped in a mysterious time loop — one that may have something to do with an ongoing battle between an omnipotent corporation and a ragtag band of rebels.

6. Predestination (2014)

1h 37m Science Fiction Thriller

Predestination chronicles the life of a Temporal Agent sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack in which thousands of lives will be lost.

7. Source Code (2011)

1h 33m Thriller Science Fiction Mystery

Decorated soldier Captain Colter Stevens wakes up in the body of an unknown man, discovering he's involved in a mission to find the bomber of a Chicago commuter train. He learns he's part of a top-secret experimental program that enables him to experience the final 8 minutes of another person's life. Colter re-lives the train incident over and over again, gathering more clues each time.

8. Super 8 (2011)

1h 52m Thriller Science Fiction Mystery

In 1979 Ohio, several youngsters are making a zombie movie with a Super-8 camera. In the midst of filming, the friends witness a horrifying train derailment and are lucky to escape with their lives. They soon discover that the catastrophe was no accident, as a series of unexplained events and disappearances soon follows. Deputy Jackson Lamb, the father of one of the kids, searches for the terrifying truth behind the crash.

9. Frequency (2000)

1h 58m Science Fiction Thriller

When a rare phenomenon gives police officer John Sullivan the chance to speak to his father, 30 years in the past, he takes the opportunity to prevent his dad's tragic death. After his actions inadvertently give rise to a series of brutal murders he and his father must find a way to fix the consequences of altering time.

10. Looper (2012)

1h 58m Action Thriller Science Fiction

In the futuristic action thriller Looper, time travel will be invented but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

11. 12 Monkeys (2015)

43m Drama Science Fiction

The provocative story of Cole, a time traveler from a decimated future in a high-stakes race against the clock. Utilizing a dangerous and untested method of time travel, he journeys from 2043 to the present day on a mission to locate and eradicate the source of a deadly plague that will all but annihilate the human race.

12. I Am Number Four (2011)

1h 49m Action Thriller Science Fiction Adventure

A teenage fugitive with an incredible secret races to stay one step ahead of the mysterious forces seeking destroy him in this sci-fi action thriller. With three dead and one on the run, the race to find the elusive Number Four begins. Outwardly normal teen John Smith never gets too comfortable in the same identity, and along with his guardian, Henri, he is constantly moving from town to town. With each passing day, John gains a stronger grasp on his extraordinary new powers, and his bond to the beings that share his fantastic fate grows stronger.

13. Dark (2017)

53m Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Mystery Crime

A missing child causes four families to help each other for answers. What they could not imagine is that this mystery would be connected to innumerable other secrets of the small town.

14. Timecrimes (2007)

1h 32m Science Fiction Thriller

A man accidentally gets into a time machine and travels back in time nearly an hour. Finding himself will be the first of a series of disasters of unforeseeable consequences.

15. Back to the Future (1985)

1h 56m Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Family

Eighties teenager Marty McFly is accidentally sent back in time to 1955, inadvertently disrupting his parents' first meeting and attracting his mother's romantic interest. Marty must repair the damage to history by rekindling his parents' romance and - with the help of his eccentric inventor friend Doc Brown - return to 1985.

16. Deja Vu (2006)

2h 6m Action Thriller Science Fiction

Called in to recover evidence in the aftermath of a horrific explosion on a New Orleans ferry, Federal agent Doug Carlin gets pulled away from the scene and taken to a top-secret government lab that uses a time-shifting surveillance device to help prevent crime.

17. Frequency (2016)

42m Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama

Detective Raimy Sullivan is stunned when a voice suddenly crackles through her father’s old, long-broken ham radio – it’s Frank Sullivan, somehow transmitting over the airwaves and through the decades from 1996. Separated by twenty years, father and daughter have reunited on a frequency only they can hear, but can they rewrite the story of their lives without risking everyone they love?

18. Continuum (2012)

45m Action & Adventure Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

The series centers on the conflict between a group of rebels from the year 2077 who time-travel to Vancouver, BC, in 2012, and a police officer who accidentally accompanies them. In spite of being many years early, the rebel group decides to continue its violent campaign to stop corporations of the future from replacing governments, while the police officer endeavours to stop them without revealing to anyone that she and the rebels are from the future.

19. The Butterfly Effect 2 (2006)

1h 35m Drama Science Fiction Thriller

After his girlfriend, Julie, and two best friends are killed in a tragic auto accident, Nick struggles to cope with his loss and grief. Suffering from migraine-like seizures, Nick soon discovers that he has the power to change the past via his memories. However, his time-traveling attempts to alter the past and save his one true love have unexpected and dire consequences.

20. The Signal (2014)

1h 37m Thriller Science Fiction

Three college students on a road trip across the Southwest experience a detour – the tracking of a computer genius who has already hacked into MIT and exposed security faults. When the trio find themselves drawn to an eerily isolated area, suddenly everything goes dark. When one of the students regains consciousness, he finds himself in a waking nightmare.

21. 11.22.63 (2016)

1h 21m Drama Sci-Fi & Fantasy

An English teacher travels back in time to prevent the Kennedy assassination, but discovers he is attached to the life he has made in a bygone era.

22. Nerve (2016)

1h 36m Mystery Adventure Crime

Industrious high school senior Vee Delmonico has had it with living life on the sidelines. When pressured by friends to join the popular online game Nerve, Vee decides to sign up for just one dare in what seems like harmless fun. But as she finds herself caught up in the thrill of the adrenaline-fueled competition partnered with a mysterious stranger, the game begins to take a sinister turn with increasingly dangerous acts, leading her into a high stakes finale that will determine her entire future.

23. Arrival (2016)

1h 56m Drama Science Fiction Mystery

Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

24. The Jacket (2005)

1h 43m Thriller Mystery Drama

A military veteran goes on a journey into the future, where he can foresee his death and is left with questions that could save his life and those he loves.

25. Synchronicity (2015)

1h 41m Thriller Mystery Science Fiction

In this mind-bending 'Sci-Fi Noir' a daring physicist folds time to travel into the past, trying to stop a mysterious woman from stealing his invention. But once there, he uncovers a surprising truth about the machine, the woman, and his own fractured reality.

26. A Sound of Thunder (2005)

1h 41m Thriller Science Fiction Adventure Action

When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways.

27. Back to the Future Part II (1989)

1h 48m Adventure Comedy Family Science Fiction

Marty and Doc are at it again in this wacky sequel to the 1985 blockbuster as the time-traveling duo head to 2015 to nip some McFly family woes in the bud. But things go awry thanks to bully Biff Tannen and a pesky sports almanac. In a last-ditch attempt to set things straight, Marty finds himself bound for 1955 and face to face with his teenage parents -- again.

28. Doctor Who (1996)

1h 29m TV Movie Adventure Science Fiction

The Seventh Doctor becomes the Eighth. And on the streets of San Francisco – alongside new ally Grace Holloway - he battles the Master.

29. Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)

30. donnie darko (2001).

1h 54m Fantasy Drama Mystery

After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.

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12 Movies to See After You Watch Project Almanac

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Project Almanac is the kind of movie where the characters are fully aware of other movies like it. That’s never been an unusual idea, because if you think about it, you’d be one of those characters, too. “Genre savvy” is what it’s called, and any human character who grew up on movies is going to have it. If a real slasher started killing your friends, you’d think about what happens in slasher movies, at least for a second before you just panicked because someone is murdering your friends. But it’s particularly true for more fantastical scenarios. If your world was suddenly populated by vampires or zombies, you’d consider the rules of movies about vampires or zombies. And if you managed to invent a time machine, you’d wonder which time travel movies got it right – especially regarding what happens to you if you encounter another version of yourself.

There are quite a number of other time travel movies referenced in some form or another in Project Almanac , too many to bother listing in this edition of Movies to Watch. Especially the really famous ones. One character mentions “ Terminator s one through four,” but I’m not going to recommend any of them. Same goes for Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure , a clip from which even appears on screen. Then there’s Timeline , which isn’t alluded to except through the way the main actor in Project Almanac , Jonny Weston , really reminds me of a young Paul Walker. But nobody needs to see that movie. So, I’ve been selective, and only one third of the following recommended titles is from the time travel genre.

The rest are the usual variety. There are a few movies that have similar style or tone or plots outside of the primary genre and another few are linked by director and cast. And as always, this list is best avoided before seeing the movie at hand, as their reason for inclusion may have to do with SPOILERS regarding Project Almanac .

Chronicle (2012)

Let’s get the most obvious movie connection out of the way first. From the start, back when Project Almanac was still titled Welcome to Yesterday , it was likened to Josh Trank ’s found-footage superhero movie. Sure, there are tons of movies shot like this out there, but Chronicle similarly involves high schoolers, a sci-fi situation and selfish results. Project Almanac almost feels like a remake of Chronicle just with every instance of the words “super powers” in the script being replaced with “time travel.” Yet Chronicle is a far superior movie that not just is more consistent with its found-footage logic but also very clever in its employment. At times Project Almanac is actually more aligned with the high schoolers storyline in last year’s found-footage disaster movie, Into the Storm .

Jumper (2008)

From there you might as well also go back and watch this underrated Doug Liman sci-fi flick that also shows us people with super powers being more naturally selfish and greedy rather than heroic. Now that Liman has also made a great time travel movie concerned with do-overs – Edge of Tomorrow – you may consider this the Chronicle to that movie’s Project Almanac .

The Goonies  (1985)

For a good while, Project Almanac has a bit of the spirit of an old Amblin Entertainment movie. I started to think maybe producer Michael Bay had learned some good from his Transformers producer, Steven Spielberg (co-founder of Amblin and producer of The Goonies ). In the first act of both The Goonies and Project Almanac , there is a financial dilemma and some of the main characters are about to lose their home as a result. They search through boxes of old stuff in an attic and find something that propels the plot and leads them on an adventure. On the way, they end up in a basement, find a significant trap door in the floor, and suddenly a hot girl that one of them likes shows up and – then they split as The Goonies follows a treasure hunt through booby-trapped caverns and Project Almanac follows a series of trips through time that contain their own peril.

Explorers (1985)

While not an Amblin production, this sci-fi teen movie, which hit theaters a month after The Goonies , has a bit of that same spirit. It makes sense, because director Joe Dante had previously worked for Amblin on Gremlins . Here we have a trio of high school nerds ( Ethan Hawke , River Phoenix and Jason Presson ) who build a space craft together and wind up on an alien ship. Their early scenes building and testing their invention parallels the scenes of building and testing the time machine in Project Almanac all too well. Hawke’s character also has a crush on a cute girl from school that’s akin to the one had by Weston in the new movie.

My Science Project  (1985)

Another month went by in the summer of 1985 and then we got this very cheesy but likable sci-fi teen movie in which John Stockwell finds an extraterrestrial engine that can transport things and people through time. What’s interesting about the movie is the plot never takes us along for a ride through time. Instead, the action sticks to the present while a ridiculous Dennis Hopper , playing a history teacher, goes back to the ’60s and returns without the narrative following him. Also, more in focus is all the stuff that the machine pulls to the present from the past and future, including ancient artifacts, Vietnam War soldiers, a Morlock-type creature from the future and a Tyrannosaurus rex.

Timecop (1994)

One of the characters in Project Almanac mentions and recommends this time travel movie starring Jean-Claude Van Damme that’s sort of so bad it’s awesome. Besides being relevant for also involving a 10-year-timespan (its future end point is 2004, which is Project Almanac ’s past end point), the most interesting part of this comic book adaptation is its rules regarding what happens when a character comes into contact with himself. In Timecop , the danger concerns physical touch, which results in both versions melding and then melting. In Project Almanac it’s bad enough to just see yourself, and long enough eye contact results in both versions disappearing.

Looper (2012)

I think it’s the same character in Project Almanac who references Timecop who also alludes to this Rian Johnson time travel movie as being “awesome” before trying out a trick that he learned from it. Rather than eliminating body parts from his earlier self to see his current self magically lose those same parts, he merely draws a happy face on the back of his neck with a permanent marker and that face shows up like magic on his own neck. But right after is where we first see what happens in the Project Almanac world when you look at yourself. It’s different from Looper , the plot of which heavily centers on the fact that people can be in the same space and communicate with other versions of themselves.

The Infinite Man  (2014)

At one point a character in Project Almanac (yeah, I’m pretty sure it’s the same one again) references Groundhog Day during a comedic montage involving him having to repeat a moment over and over again to get it right. Instead of spotlighting that famous and highly influential movie, though, here’s a more recent and little-known time travel-based romantic comedy that also evokes that 1993 Bill Murray-led classic. Like the do-over at the Lollapalooza concert in Project Almanac , this Australian movie written and directed by Hugh Sullivan involves a guy just trying to make everything perfect with a girl, and the more he goes back to do it all over the more he keeps messing something else up in the loop. I don’t know if it’s publicly out in any way in the US yet, so just keep an eye out for it.

Signs (2002)

I’ve included this almost perfect M. Night Shyamalan thriller because now between Signs and Project Almanac I’ll never be able to watch a video recording of a birthday party without wondering if there’s something creepy to be seen in the background, whether an alien or a time traveler or whatever.

Monster House  (2006)

I feel like this Oscar-nominated animated feature about a sentient haunted house is largely forgotten (perhaps it will be mentioned more this summer when director Gil Kenan ’s Poltergeist remake is released). I’ll always primarily remember it as being my first positive experience with the modern digital 3D technology, but it’s also another terrific Goonies -esque (it is actually produced by Spielberg and Amblin) and Joe Dante-esque story of kids venturing through a fantastical plot. Also, one of those kids is voiced by Sam Lerner , who is one of the main characters in Project Almanac .

A Serious Man  (2009)

It’s a shame that Amy Landecker has such a small part in Project Almanac , playing the mother of two of the main characters, but at least her appearance allows me to recommend the TV series Transparent , which I’ll slip in here since it’s not a movie, as well as this Coen brothers film in which she also appears only briefly yet very memorably as the neighbor of the protagonist. A Serious Man also has more intelligent fun with theoretical physics than Project Almanac does and features a better ambiguous ending – one that may in fact also relate more to Into the Storm if we must compare it to a found footage movie.

Acholiland (2009)

Project Almanac is the feature debut of director Dean Israelite , who has a few shorts to his credit listed on IMDb, including one based on a short story by Colin Firth titled The Department of Nothing . While that is not available online, Israelite’s most recent short, the 20-minute-long Acholiland , is. It’s actually his thesis film from when he was a student at the American Film Institute and follows a fictional story of a team of UN workers delivering rations to refugees in Uganda in 1999. They attempt to save some children from being enslaved by the Lord’s Resistance Army, a small faction of which they encounter one night. Yep, it’s pretty serious subject matter compared to that of Project Almanac , and it’s pretty decent for a student film. You can watch it in full on YouTube via paid subscription to the channel Big Star Movies (just get a free trial and then quit after watching it like I did).

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Major Bill Cage is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously demoted and dropped into combat. Cage is killed within minutes, managing to take an alpha alien down with him. He awakens back at the beginning of the same day and is forced to fight and die again... and again - as physical contact with the alien has thrown him into a time loop.

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Three friends discover a mysterious machine that takes pictures 24 hours into the future and conspire to use it for personal gain, until disturbing and dangerous images begin to develop.

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The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can't change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life – so he decides to make his world a better place... by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as he thinks.

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Armed with only one word - Tenet - and fighting for the survival of the entire world, the Protagonist journeys through a twilight world of international espionage on a mission that will unfold in something beyond real time.

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Samantha Kingston has everything. Then, everything changes. After one fateful night, she wakes up with no future at all. Trapped into reliving the same day over and over, she begins to question just how perfect her life really was.

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Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds humankind divided into two warring races.

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Interstellar chronicles the adventures of a group of explorers who make use of a newly discovered wormhole to surpass the limitations on human space travel and conquer the vast distances involved in an interstellar voyage.

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A group of families on a tropical holiday discover that the secluded beach where they are staying is somehow causing them to age rapidly – reducing their entire lives into a single day.

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Days after her friends disappear during a trip to a mysterious cave, a girl is approached by a grown man claiming to be one of her missing pals.

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When a hunter sent back to the prehistoric era runs off the path he must not leave, he causes a chain reaction that alters history in disastrous ways.

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The world is stunned when a group of time travelers arrive from the year 2051 to deliver an urgent message: Thirty years in the future, mankind is losing a global war against a deadly alien species. The only hope for survival is for soldiers and civilians from the present to be transported to the future and join the fight. Among those recruited is high school teacher and family man Dan Forester. Determined to save the world for his young daughter, Dan teams up with a brilliant scientist and his estranged father in a desperate quest to rewrite the fate of the planet.

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2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI, and his latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs—being reunited with his dead wife.

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Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that he's jumped forward a year in his life to his first anniversary. Trapped in an endless cycle of time jumps, transported another year ahead every few minutes, he is faced with a race against time as his life crumbles around him.

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Predestination chronicles the life of a Temporal Agent sent on an intricate series of time-travel journeys designed to prevent future killers from committing their crimes. Now, on his final assignment, the Agent must stop the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time and prevent a devastating attack in which thousands of lives will be lost.

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With the future of the human race at stake, a group of young men and women -- bred for intelligence and obedience -- embark on an expedition to colonize a distant planet. When they uncover disturbing secrets about the mission, they defy their training and begin to explore their most primitive natures. As life on the ship descends into chaos, they soon become consumed by fear, lust and an insatiable hunger for power.

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Troubled teen Will Hawkins has a run-in with the law that puts him at an important crossroad: go to juvenile detention or attend a Christian summer camp. At first a fish-out-of-water, Will opens his heart, discovers love with a camp regular, and sense of belonging in the last place he expected to find it.

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Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water again, you can’t even get across the sand! BLOOD BEACH meets SPRING BREAKERS in an ace monster mash-up of smart nostalgia and up-to-the-minute visual effects. After an all-night graduation beach party, a group of hung-over students wake up under blazing sun to find their numbers somewhat depleted. An enormous alien creature has burrowed down deep and anyone foolish enough to make contact with the sand finds themselves at the mercy of a sea of flesh-eating tentacles. Will they ever be able to escape its carnivorous clutches?

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Friends and fledgling entrepreneurs invent a device in their garage which reduces the apparent mass of any object placed inside it, but they discover that it has some highly unexpected capabilities - ones that could enable them to do and to have seemingly anything they want. Taking advantage of this unique opportunity is the first challenge they face. Dealing with the consequences is the next.

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No sooner has 15-year-old Lee Keegan been expelled from his private school than an apocalyptic event wipes out most of the world's population. With his father dead and mother trapped abroad, Lee is given one instruction: go back to school. But safety and security at St. Mark's School for Boys is in short supply. Its high walls can't stop the local parish council from forming a militia and imposing marshal law, while inside the dorms the end of the world is having a dangerous effect on his best friend and his unrequited crush on the school nurse isn't helping him concentrate on staying alive.

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After a spectacular crash-landing on an uncharted planet, brash astronaut Leo Davidson finds himself trapped in a savage world where talking apes dominate the human race. Desperate to find a way home, Leo must evade the invincible gorilla army led by Ruthless General Thade.

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The film tells the story of quick-witted teen Mark, contentedly living the same day in an endless loop whose world is turned upside-down when he meets mysterious Margaret also stuck in the time loop. Mark and Margaret form a magnetic partnership, setting out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect. What follows is a love story with a fantastical twist, as the two struggle to figure out how -- and whether -- to escape their never-ending day.

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Under the direction of a ruthless instructor, a talented young drummer begins to pursue perfection at any cost, even his humanity.

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In the futuristic action thriller Looper, time travel will be invented but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past where a looper, a hired gun, like Joe is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe's future self for assassination.

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Paul Atreides, a brilliant and gifted young man born into a great destiny beyond his understanding, must travel to the most dangerous planet in the universe to ensure the future of his family and his people. As malevolent forces explode into conflict over the planet's exclusive supply of the most precious resource in existence-a commodity capable of unlocking humanity's greatest potential-only those who can conquer their fear will survive.

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Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.

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Survivors of a nuclear attack are grouped together for days in the basement of their apartment building, where fear and dwindling supplies wear away at their dynamic.

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Leo Borlock is an average student at Mica High School. He gets decent grades, is a member of the school's marching band and has always been content flying under the radar. But all that changes when he meets Stargirl Caraway, a confident and colorful new student with a penchant for the ukulele, who stands out in a crowd. She is kind, finds magic in the mundane and touches the lives of others with the simplest of gestures. Her eccentricities and infectious personality charm Leo and the student body, and she quickly goes from being ignored and ridiculed to accepted and praised, then back again, sending Leo on a rollercoaster ride of emotions.

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Ethan is suffering enormous guilt after his parents are killed in a car accident. He quits a promising future at MIT and work on a revolutionary experiment in order to care for his younger siblings.

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Two unlikely companions embark on a perilous adventure through the badlands of an unexplored planet as they try to escape a dangerous and disorienting reality, where all inner thoughts are seen and heard by everyone.

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A teenager's weekend at a lake house with her father takes a turn for the worse when a group of convicts wreaks havoc on their lives.

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A journalist and his girlfriend get pulled in while they investigate a cult whose leader claims to be from the future.

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In this mind-bending 'Sci-Fi Noir' a daring physicist folds time to travel into the past, trying to stop a mysterious woman from stealing his invention. But once there, he uncovers a surprising truth about the machine, the woman, and his own fractured reality.

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S. Darko follows Samantha Darko, the younger sister of Donnie, the protagonist of Donnie Darko, and her friend Corey. On their way to California, their car breaks down, forcing them to wait in a small town until it is fixed. While there, Samantha begins to have dreams that warn her of the end of the universe.

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Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

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Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

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When students in their high school begin inexplicably exploding (literally), seniors Mara and Dylan struggle to survive in a world where each moment may be their last.

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When Cecilia's abusive ex takes his own life and leaves her his fortune, she suspects his death was a hoax. As a series of coincidences turn lethal, Cecilia works to prove that she is being hunted by someone nobody can see.

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The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

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On a bleak future Earth, a soldier endures a radical genetic transformation to save humanity. But his wife fears he's becoming more creature than man.

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Nicolas Bannister, a rugged and solitary veteran living in a near-future Miami flooded by rising seas, is an expert in a dangerous occupation: he offers clients the chance to relive any memory they desire. His life changes when he meets a mysterious young woman named Mae. What begins as a simple matter of lost and found becomes a passionate love affair. But when a different client's memories implicate Mae in a series of violent crimes, Bannister must delve through the dark world of the past to uncover the truth about the woman he fell for.

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Two teens facing personal struggles form a powerful bond as they embark on a cathartic journey chronicling the wonders of Indiana.

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Stillman, a heartbroken physics student, builds a time machine when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Going back in time, he attempts to save their relationship by fixing every mistake he made—while dragging his best friend along in the process.

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Hotel night clerk Bart Bromley is a highly intelligent young man on the Autism spectrum. When a woman is murdered during his shift, Bart becomes the prime suspect. As the police investigation closes in, Bart makes a personal connection with a beautiful guest named Andrea, but soon realises he must stop the real murderer before she becomes the next victim.

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Seven years after the Monsterpocalypse, Joel Dawson, along with the rest of humanity, has been living underground ever since giant creatures took control of the land. After reconnecting over radio with his high school girlfriend Aimee, who is now 80 miles away at a coastal colony, Joel begins to fall for her again. As Joel realizes that there’s nothing left for him underground, he decides against all logic to venture out to Aimee, despite all the dangerous monsters that stand in his way.

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An eclectic foursome of aspiring teenage witches get more than they bargained for as they lean into their newfound powers.

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Michael Jennings is a genius who's hired – and paid handsomely – by high-tech firms to work on highly sensitive projects, after which his short-term memory is erased so he's incapable of breaching security. But at the end of a three-year job, he's told he isn't getting a paycheck and instead receives a mysterious envelope. In it are clues he must piece together to find out why he wasn't paid – and why he's now in hot water.

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The 30 Best Movies Like 'Chronicle', Ranked By Fans

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Vote on the movies that fans of Chronicle are sure to love.

Embark on an exhilarating cinematic journey with our carefully curated selection of movies that capture the essence of Chronicle . If you're a fan of the gripping narrative of self-discovery intertwined with extraordinary abilities, these films are bound to captivate your imagination. Fueled by a passion for exceptional storytelling, we have meticulously crafted this list to cater to your craving for movies like Chronicle . Brace yourself for an adrenaline-fueled adventure as you explore a realm where seemingly ordinary characters are thrust into extraordinary circumstances.

Dive into the heart-pounding world of Wanted , a high-octane thriller that pushes the boundaries of action cinema. James McAvoy's riveting performance as Wesley Gibson mirrors the theme of self-discovery seen in Chronicle . The list unfolds to include other similar films like Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets , seamlessly incorporating Chronicle 's sci-fi elements while showcasing Dane DeHaan's acting prowess. Each new and classic film in this collection has been thoughtfully chosen to provide a unique and enthralling experience, inspired by the groundbreaking Chronicle .

Æon Flux catapults you into the 25th century, offering a mesmerizing blend of suspense and intrigue. Charlize Theron's portrayal of a rebellious operative battling a totalitarian regime aligns with the thematic depth found in Chronicle . As you explore The Matrix Reloaded , witness characters testing their powers and questioning their place in the world, akin to the journey depicted in Chronicle . This carefully curated list is a testament to the enduring impact of films that push the boundaries of conventional storytelling.

Our movie selection is not arbitrary; it's backed by votes from Rankers like you, ensuring a unique compilation that resonates with fans of Chronicle . Each film comes with convenient "Where to Watch" buttons, guiding you to streaming services such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Max, Apple TV+, Hulu, Paramount+, and Disney+, among others. Don't miss the chance to vote on these more recent and treasured films, shaping the collective ranking and celebrating the power of engaging cinema. Whether you're a seasoned fan or discovering these films for the first time, this list promises a thrilling ride through the realms of extraordinary powers and self-discovery.

Akira

Akira is a landmark anime directed by Katsuhiro Otomo, set in the dystopian, cyberpunk metropolis of Neo-Tokyo, which has been rebuilt after being destroyed by a mysterious psychic explosion. The story follows Kaneda, a bike gang leader whose childhood friend, Tetsuo, is involved in a government project to harness psychic abilities. The experiment goes awry, imbuing Tetsuo with uncontrollable power, leading to a cataclysmic series of events that threaten the city's future, and forcing Kaneda to confront his friend. The film navigates a rich tapestry of themes such as political unrest, social isolation, and the consequences of wielding god-like powers.

Fans of Chronicle might appreciate Akira for its similar deep dive into the psyche of individuals who suddenly acquire immense power and the effects of such power on their relationships and society at large. Akira offers a grittier and more intense portrayal but similarly examines the themes of friendship, responsibility, and the consequences that come with great power. The film's complex characters, coupled with its iconic animation style and thought-provoking narrative, create a universe that fans seeking a powerful and emotionally charged story will likely relish.

Wanted

Wanted is a high-octane thriller that pushes the boundaries of action cinema. The movie revolves around Wesley Gibson, an ordinary man who discovers he is the son of a now-deceased assassin and is recruited into his father's former organization. James McAvoy delivers a riveting performance as Wesley, alongside Angelina Jolie and Morgan Freeman in their respective roles. The film's fresh take on fate and destiny themes, coupled with its innovative bullet-bending techniques, left a lasting impact on action thrillers.

Wanted explores the journey of an everyday person discovering extraordinary abilities, similar to the theme of self-discovery in Chronicle .

Domino

In Domino , Keira Knightley takes center stage as Domino Harvey, daughter of actor Laurence Harvey turned bounty hunter - a real-life character whose story lends authenticity to this gripping thriller. Mickey Rourke co-stars as her mentor while Edgar Ramirez plays her love interest. Despite being steeped in violence, at its core are themes of rebellion against societal expectations and personal transformation – elements that have made it resonate with audiences worldwide.

Domino echoes Chronicle 's theme of rebellion with thrilling action sequences.

I Am Number Four

I Am Number Four

I Am Number Four explores the thrilling concept of extraterrestrial life and survival. The plot centers around John Smith, an alien from planet Lorien hiding on Earth from ruthless hunters bent on exterminating his species. Alex Pettyfer convincingly plays the role of John Smith with Timothy Olyphant as his protector. The film adeptly threads themes of identity crisis and adolescence into its narrative, making it more than just an alien invasion story.

I Am Number Four parallels Chronicle 's exploration of individuals, learning about themselves, and discovering they possess unique powers.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Breaking barriers in the realm of sci-fi thrillers, Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets immerses viewers into a visually stunning universe teeming with diverse species and cultures. Dane DeHaan and Cara Delevingne star as space operatives tasked to maintain order throughout human territories. Underneath its breathtaking visuals lie profound themes about colonialism and unity among different races. Its imaginative world-building has undoubtedly inspired many other films in the genre.

Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets incorporates Chronicle 's sci-fi elements, while also showcasing Dane DeHaan's acting chops.

Push

Push is a thrilling exploration of the world of psychics and special abilities. The plot revolves around two Americans, played by Chris Evans and Dakota Fanning, who team up to find a missing girl in Hong Kong, while being pursued by a clandestine government agency. This film masterfully blends elements of suspense, action, and science fiction, creating an engaging narrative that challenges viewers' perceptions of reality.

Push delves into the world of supernatural abilities, similar to Chronicle 's exploration of extraordinary powers with genre-bending thrills.

Primer

Primer is a complex and intellectually stimulating science-fiction film that delves into the unexpected consequences of accidental discovery. Four friends and tech entrepreneurs inadvertently create a machine with time-travel capabilities, unfurling a narrative that deeply explores themes of trust, control, and the multifaceted nature of human ambition.

Fans of Chronicle , with their appreciation for grounded science fiction that interrogates the consequences of sudden power, are likely to find the time-bending conundrums of Primer fascinating. Much like the character-driven focus of Chronicle , Primer 's cerebral plot demands the viewer's engagement, weaving a story that rewards attentive audiences with its meticulous construction and thought-provoking implications.  

Jumper

Jumper adds teleportation to the mix of thriller elements, following David Rice's journey from an ordinary teenager to a man capable of instantaneous travel. Hayden Christensen portrays David with Samuel L. Jackson as his relentless pursuer. The film explores themes of power and responsibility against the backdrop of global settings. Its unique premise and teleportation sequences have left an indelible mark on pop culture, influencing various other stories in the genre.

Jumper mirrors Chronicle 's exploration of unique powers befallen on unsuspecting teens.

The New Mutants

The New Mutants

On a darker note, The New Mutants offers a chilling blend of superhero action and horror elements that sets it apart from typical entries in this genre. The film follows five young mutants - including Anya Taylor-Joy as Illyana Rasputin/Magik and Maisie Williams as Rahne Sinclair/Wolfsbane - who are held captive in a secret facility trying to come to terms with their formidable powers while fighting personal demons. As they discover more about their abilities and each other, these teenagers must band together to escape their past sins and save themselves. "The New Mutants" redefines superhero narratives by introducing elements of psychological horror and suspense, contributing significantly to its unique position within pop culture.

The New Mutants shares similarities with Chronicle through its exploration of young individuals grappling with unexpected powers while navigating personal struggles. 

Æon Flux

Æon Flux , a mesmerizing thriller set in the 25th century, takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and intrigue. Charlize Theron stars as the eponymous heroine, a rebellious operative in an underground rebellion against a totalitarian regime that governs what remains of Earth's population after a devastating virus outbreak. This film stands out for its futuristic setting and unique storyline revolving around themes of control, deception, and liberation. Its edgy aesthetic and innovative action sequences have left an indelible mark on the genre.

Æon Flux exploring themes of power and responsibility, much like Chronicle.

Lucy

Lucy , a thriller that takes viewers on a mind-bending journey into the human brain's untapped potential, is an intriguing fusion of science fiction and action. Scarlett Johansson portrays the eponymous character who, after becoming embroiled in a dangerous situation, gains superhuman abilities due to exposure to a synthetic drug. The film explores themes of evolution and existentialism as Lucy transcends ordinary human capabilities and grapples with her newfound powers. Its unique take on the 'enhanced human' trope has left an indelible mark on the genre.

Lucy takes viewers on a thrilling trip, similar to Chronicle 's exploration of the potential – good and bad – of newfound powers.

Project X

Project X is a thrilling rollercoaster ride of adolescent recklessness, as it ventures into the depths of an out-of-control high-school party documented by handheld cameras. The film's plot revolves around three friends who plan to gain popularity by throwing a party that spirals into chaos, beautifully capturing the themes of teenage rebellion and peer pressure. Notable cast members include Thomas Mann as Thomas, Oliver Cooper as Costa, and Jonathan Daniel Brown as JB. This movie left an indelible mark on pop culture with its depiction of wild parties and has been influential in shaping the found footage genre.

Project X captures youthful transgressions, similar to Chronicle 's portrayal of teenage rebellion, and both films used the found footage technique to perfection.

Transformers

Transformers

Transformers is an adrenaline-fueled thrill-ride that brings to life the popular toy line in epic fashion. The film centers around a clash between two robotic alien factions - the Autobots and Decepticons - on Earth with humanity caught in the crossfire. Featuring performances from Shia LaBeouf and Megan Fox, Transformers explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and destiny against a backdrop of high-octane battles and stunning visual effects. This blockbuster has not only thrilled audiences worldwide but also revolutionized CGI technology in Hollywood.

Transformers , akin to Chronicle 's clash of powers, finds young people thrust into a responsibility to protect the greater good.

Chappie

In Chappie , viewers are introduced to an advanced police droid who gains consciousness after being stolen and reprogrammed by local gangsters in Johannesburg's crime-ridden streets. Voiced by Sharlto Copley with supporting roles from Dev Patel and Hugh Jackman among others, Chappie explores thought-provoking themes about artificial intelligence, consciousness, and morality. Its blend of action, humor, and emotion has rendered it a unique offering in the sci-fi thriller genre.

Chappie explores moral responsibility echoing Chronicle 's themes, and further challenging the expectations of the genre.

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded

The Matrix Reloaded is a stirring exploration of the illusionary world created by machines to enslave humans. Keanu Reeves reprises his role as Neo, who is now fully aware of his powers and purpose. The movie delves deeper into philosophical themes such as determinism versus free will and expands upon the consequences of human choices. Not only did it maintain the high-octane action sequences that made the first film popular but also introduced new concepts like multiple versions of Agent Smith, played by Hugo Weaving.

The Matrix Reloaded, like Chronicle , follows characters testing their powers and questioning their place in the world.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes continues to build on its predecessor's legacy with an engrossing narrative about survival and coexistence between humans and apes post-apocalyptic San Francisco. Andy Serkis returns to captivate audiences with his performance capture role as Caesar, leader of the evolved apes clan. This installment introduces thought-provoking themes regarding leadership, empathy, and moral ambiguity while pushing boundaries in motion-capture technology.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes mirrors Chronicle 's exploration of evolving powers and the consequences that come from every action.

Sin City

Sin City dives into the dark underbelly of Basin City, where corruption runs rampant and danger lurks at every corner. The movie weaves together several interconnected stories featuring an ensemble cast including Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke and Clive Owen. Sin City is notable for its stark black-and-white visuals punctuated by splashes of color - an artistic choice that heightens the sense of menace and moral ambiguity permeating this grim metropolis. Its gripping narrative threads explore themes such as redemption, vengeance, and survival.

Like Chronicle , Sin City is an unconventional exploration of traditional superhero tropes.

Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending

Jupiter Ascending , starring Mila Kunis as Jupiter Jones and Channing Tatum as Caine Wise, is an intergalactic roller-coaster ride packed with intrigue and action. The film takes audiences on an epic journey through space filled with royal dynasties, genetically engineered warriors and hidden destinies. Its grandiose storytelling combined with stunning visuals makes it a standout entry in the genre.

Jupiter Ascending , like Chronicle , follows seemingly ordinary characters who are propelled into extraordinary circumstances.

Elektra

Elektra , a thrilling spin-off from the Daredevil series, grips viewers with its tale of an elite assassin brought back to life and trained in martial arts. Jennifer Garner stars as Elektra Natchios, who finds herself battling against a sinister organization known as The Hand. With themes of redemption and self-discovery woven into the narrative, this film gives an intriguing perspective on the internal struggles faced by a female anti-hero. Its impact lies in its attempt to showcase complex female characters within the genre.

Elektra brings to mind Chronicle 's exploration of character complexity, and the responsibility that comes with power.

Surrogates

Surrogates dives into a world where humans live vicariously through robotic avatars from the safety of their own homes. Bruce Willis stars as Agent Greer, who steps out from behind his surrogate to investigate a series of mysterious deaths. The movie offers thrilling detective work combined with thought-provoking commentary on our increasing reliance on technology and disconnection from reality. It stands as an impactful cautionary tale within pop culture about losing touch with our humanity amidst technological advancements.

Surrogates , similar to Chronicle 's exploration of powers, grapples with the dark side of being more-than human.

Project Almanac

Project Almanac

Project Almanac , a unique blend of science fiction and found footage film elements, takes viewers on an exhilarating journey through time travel. The plot focuses on David Raskin (played by Jonny Weston) who discovers his father's blueprints for a time machine. Along with his friends, he embarks on a thrilling adventure that spirals into unforeseen consequences. The movie delves into themes like power dynamics, ethics of manipulating time, and butterfly effect. Its innovative approach to blending genres was well-received by fans and critics alike.

Project Almanac blends sci-fi tropes with the realism that is rooted in found footage films, echoing Chronicle 's innovative approach.

Cloverfield

Cloverfield

Cloverfield redefines found footage thrillers with its unique take on the monster movie genre. The story unfolds through a personal camcorder, documenting a group of friends' harrowing experiences during a monstrous attack in New York City. Notable for its suspenseful narrative and immersive first-person perspective, Cloverfield 's innovative storytelling approach has influenced subsequent films within the thriller genre. It also features an ensemble cast including Lizzy Caplan and T.J. Miller, who bring their characters to life amidst chaos and destruction.

Cloverfield brought back found footage thrillers, leading the way for Chronicle' s innovative storytelling.

Black Panther

Black Panther

Black Panther , an iconic entry into the superhero genre, brings a thrilling story of royal succession and cultural heritage to life. The narrative unfolds in the technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda, where T'Challa (played by the late Chadwick Boseman) ascends to the throne as the Black Panther following his father's demise. However, his reign is challenged by Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan), whose radical ideologies pose a threat not only to Wakanda but also to the world at large. The film delves deep into themes of identity, responsibility, and the moral obligations of those in power. This Marvel masterpiece has left an indelible mark on pop culture with its predominantly black cast and its celebration of Afrofuturism.

Like Chronicle , Black Panther features Michael B. Jordan in an expectation-braking superhero story.

V for Vendetta

V for Vendetta

In V for Vendetta , the audience is plunged into a dystopian future where totalitarianism reigns supreme. Natalie Portman shines as Evey Hammond who becomes an unlikely ally to the enigmatic freedom fighter "V," portrayed by Hugo Weaving. The movie explores themes such as surveillance, rebellion against oppression and personal freedom. Its cultural impact is profound; its iconic Guy Fawkes mask becoming a symbol for various real-world protest movements.

V for Vendetta immerses audiences in a thrilling adventure exploring themes of rebellion and responsibility, much like Chronicle .

RoboCop

RoboCop presents a dystopian image of Detroit in the near future where crime has spiraled out of control. To combat this menace, officer Alex Murphy (played by Joel Kinaman) is transformed into a powerful cyborg law enforcer after falling victim to brutal criminals. RoboCop grapples with themes like identity crisis, corporate greed, media manipulation while delivering intense action sequences. It can be credited with pushing the envelope for special effects in cinema during its time and leaving a profound impact on pop culture.

RoboCop mirrors Chronicle 's examination of characters grappling with unexpected responsibilities to the greater world.

Repo Men

Repo Men delivers a dystopian future where artificial organs can be bought on credit, and if you default on your payments, these organs are repossessed in the most brutal way. Jude Law and Forest Whitaker star as repo men who face moral dilemmas in their line of work. The film explores themes of consumerism and corporate greed while providing a chilling commentary on the healthcare system’s potential future. Its narrative impact lies in its bleak portrayal of a society driven by materialism and debt.

Repo Men explores sci-fi realism, resonating with Chronicle 's societal commentary.

Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch

Sucker Punch presents an immersive journey through a young woman's mind as she attempts to escape from a mental institution before being lobotomized. Emily Browning leads an ensemble cast featuring Abbie Cornish and Jena Malone in this visually spectacular piece which blends fantasy elements with psychological thriller undertones. Audiences are invited into layers of alternate realities filled with dreamlike scenarios that allude to broader themes such as freedom and empowerment.

Sucker Punch blends fantasy with suspense, similar to Chronicle 's layered narrative, exploring concepts of personal autonomy.

In Time

In Time presents a dystopian future where time is literally money and the rich can live forever while the poor must fight for every second of their existence. Justin Timberlake shines in his role as Will Salas, who becomes an unexpected hero fighting against this unjust system. This suspenseful thriller cleverly uses its futuristic premise to explore themes of social inequality and capitalism's excesses, leaving audiences pondering long after the credits roll.

In Time presents a sci-fi story rooted in realism, echoing Chronicle 's dramatic character study.

Self/less

Self/less delves into the concept of immortality by exploring what happens when a wealthy man transfers his consciousness into another body to escape death. Ben Kingsley plays Damian Hale, whose desperate bid for prolonged life leads him down a morally ambiguous path filled with suspenseful twists and turns. This psychological thriller examines themes such as identity crisis, mortality, greed, and ethics in scientific innovation - making it an unforgettable contribution to its genre.

Self/less explores moral ambiguity, akin to Chronicle 's examination of action and consequences, in a modern sci-fi thriller classic.

The Blair Witch Project

The Blair Witch Project

The Blair Witch Project stands tall as one of the pioneering works within found footage thrillers genre. It narrates the story of three student filmmakers who vanish while documenting a local legend about a witch in Maryland's Black Hills Forest. Heather Donahue leads the trio along with Joshua Leonard and Michael C. Williams playing her companions; their performances lend authenticity to the chilling tale rooted in folklore. This film significantly impacted pop culture, setting a new standard for horror movies and instilling the fear of the woods in viewers' minds.

The Blair Witch Project masterfully utilized the techniques of found footage thrillers, paving the way for movies like Chronicle to introduce new generations of fans to the genre.

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Project Almanac, directed by Dean Israelite, is a thrilling science fiction film that combines time travel, adventure, and the challenges of altering the past. Released in 2015, it follows a group of high school friends who discover plans for a time machine and embark on an exhilarating journey, facing unexpected consequences along the way. If you enjoyed the excitement and intrigue of Project Almanac, here are some other movies that will surely captivate you:

1. Back to the Future (1985): This iconic film directed by Robert Zemeckis is a timeless classic that introduced audiences to the concept of time travel. Marty McFly, a high school student, travels back to the 1950s in a DeLorean car transformed into a time machine by his eccentric scientist friend, Doc Brown. With its engaging storyline, memorable characters, and an unforgettable soundtrack, Back to the Future is a must-watch for any time travel enthusiast.

2. Primer (2004): Known for its complex narrative and low-budget production, Primer is a mind-bending indie film directed by Shane Carruth. It follows a group of engineers who accidentally invent a time machine and become entangled in a web of confusion and moral dilemmas. Primer is praised for its realistic portrayal of time travel’s consequences and the intricate plot that demands multiple viewings to fully comprehend.

3. Looper (2012): Directed by Rian Johnson, Looper is a sci-fi action thriller that combines time travel with organized crime. In a dystopian future, criminals send their targets back in time to be eliminated by specialized assassins called “loopers.” When one looper, Joe, encounters his future self, he faces a moral dilemma that challenges the course of his own existence. With its intense performances and gripping storyline, Looper offers a fresh take on time travel.

4. The Butterfly Effect (2004): Starring Ashton Kutcher, The Butterfly Effect explores the consequences of altering the past. Evan, played by Kutcher, discovers he can travel back in time and change events that have haunted him since childhood. However, each alteration has unforeseen and often disastrous consequences on his present life. This psychological thriller delves into the dark side of time travel and the moral implications of tampering with the past.

5. Source Code (2011): Directed by Duncan Jones, Source Code follows a soldier who wakes up in the body of an unknown man and discovers he is part of a government experiment called the “Source Code.” Using this technology, he must relive the last eight minutes of another person’s life to prevent a devastating bomb attack. With its fast-paced action and intriguing premise, Source Code keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Unique Facts about Project Almanac:

1. Found Footage Style: Project Almanac adopts a found footage style, similar to films like Chronicle and Cloverfield, to create a more immersive and realistic experience for the audience.

2. Alternate Endings: The film originally had different endings, with one version hinting at a sequel. However, the final theatrical release featured a more conclusive ending.

3. Realistic Filmmaking: The director of Project Almanac, Dean Israelite, wanted the film to feel authentic, so he encouraged the actors to operate the cameras themselves during certain scenes.

4. Original Title: The film was originally titled “Welcome to Yesterday” but was changed to Project Almanac during post-production.

5. Inspiration from Back to the Future: Project Almanac drew inspiration from the timeless classic Back to the Future, with the director aiming to capture the same sense of adventure and discovery.

FAQs about Project Almanac:

1. Is Project Almanac based on a true story? No, Project Almanac is a fictional film that explores the concept of time travel.

2. Are there any easter eggs or references to other time travel movies in Project Almanac? While there are no direct references, the film’s themes and structure are reminiscent of other time travel movies like Back to the Future.

3. What age rating is Project Almanac? Project Almanac has a PG-13 rating, indicating that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

4. Is Project Almanac available for streaming on any platforms? Yes, Project Almanac is available for streaming on platforms like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.

5. Are there any plans for a sequel to Project Almanac? As of now, there are no plans for a sequel to Project Almanac.

6. Who composed the music for Project Almanac? The film’s score was composed by Matthew Margeson.

7. Did Project Almanac perform well at the box office? Project Almanac had a moderate box office performance, grossing over $33 million worldwide against a budget of $12 million.

8. Were there any notable awards or nominations for Project Almanac? Project Almanac did not receive any major awards or nominations.

9. How long is the runtime of Project Almanac? The film has a runtime of approximately 106 minutes.

10. What is the main theme or message of Project Almanac? Project Almanac explores the idea that altering the past can have unforeseen and potentially dangerous consequences.

11. Who are the main actors in Project Almanac? The main cast of Project Almanac includes Jonny Weston, Sofia Black-D’Elia, and Sam Lerner.

12. Are there any deleted scenes from Project Almanac? There are several deleted scenes from Project Almanac, some of which can be found on the film’s Blu-ray and DVD releases.

13. Did Project Almanac receive positive reviews from critics? Project Almanac received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its engaging premise but criticism for its execution.

14. Is Project Almanac available in 3D? No, Project Almanac was not released in 3D.

15. Can you recommend any other time travel movies similar to Project Almanac? Apart from the movies mentioned earlier, other time travel films worth checking out include Timecrimes (2007), Predestination (2014), and About Time (2013).

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A group of teens discovers secret plans for a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control. A group of teens discovers secret plans for a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control. A group of teens discovers secret plans for a time machine, and construct one. However, things start to get out of control.

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David Raskin (Jonny Weston) is a high-school science nerd who dreams of going to MIT. When he and his friends (Sam Lerner, Allen Evangelista) find his late father's plans for a "temporal displacement device," David can't wait to start tinkering. When they finally get the device to work, the teenagers jump at the opportunity to manipulate time in their favor -- but their joy is short-lived when they begin to discover the consequences of their actions.

Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Sexual Content)

Genre: Sci-fi, Mystery & thriller

Original Language: English

Director: Dean Israelite

Producer: Michael Bay , Andrew Form , Brad Fuller

Writer: Jason Harry Pagan , Andrew Deutschman

Release Date (Theaters): Jan 30, 2015  wide

Release Date (Streaming): May 24, 2016

Box Office (Gross USA): $22.3M

Runtime: 1h 46m

Distributor: Paramount Pictures

Production Co: Platinum Dunes

Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby Digital

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Jonny Weston

David Raskin

Sofia Black-D'Elia

Jessie Pierce

Quinn Goldberg

Allen Evangelista

Virginia Gardner

Christina Raskin

Amy Landecker

Kathy Raskin

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Katie Garfield

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Jamila Thompson

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Michael Bay

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Produced by Michael Bay, Project Almanac is a rather generic found footage, sci-fi thriller. While rummaging through some of his father's old papers David Raskin comes across a design for a time machine, and (with the help of his friends) attempts to build it. The plot is pretty ridiculous and none of performances are very good. Additionally, there's no real reason why these kids would be filming themselves; at least outside of the time travel experiments. Yet when the actual time travel plot kicks in, some interesting things are done with causality and paradoxes. Project Almanac delivers a few entertaining thrill, but overall it's a poorly made film.

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You start out thinking it's a little dumb, and then the more you objectively think about it, the stupider you realise it actually is. But a movie doesn't have to be Logic-Prime to be entertaining, and Project Almanac, more or less, fits the "entertaining" bill. It's nice to see the "Found Footage" archetype being used for something other than Horror, but it's not nice to be seeing it at all. It's constantly being used as an excuse for poor acting and dodgy effects, when in reality it makes those things *more* obvious, on top of the fact that it's just plain annoying, and contrived.

This is a film that has some pretty decent ideas about time travel. Perhaps it doesn't offer anything that you haven't seen in any time travel film you've ever seen, but it offers some fairly interesting scenarios about the ripple effect one small change could've caused. I think they do this in a fairly dramatic and over-the-top fashion, but it does illustrate its point fairly well. I will get to that later. First things first. The problem is that the film, for the first 70 minutes or so, feels like every teen comedy had sex with time travel. I get the reasoning behind choosing to go this route, but it's not like it was actually any interesting to watch as a viewer. They go back to win the lottery, they go back to pass an oral exam, they go back to give their bullies their comeuppance. They travel back to go to a Lollapalooza festival show. The reasoning behind this is that they're doing completely trivial and useless things with what is the most important invention, probably, in the history of mankind, instead of doing things that will change the world for the better. There's this subplot where David and Christina's father died in a car crash when David was 7 and part of David's happiness in succeeding to build this machine is so he can go back to prevent his death. This is actually paid off in a fairly poignant moment near the film's end when future David, upon meeting his father, tells him that there are no second chances. It's probably the only moment of the film with some real emotional resonance and you wonder what might've been if they spent a little more time on building character as opposed to focusing so much on things that don't really matter in the long run. Like I mentioned, the first 70 minutes of the film are fairly pointless. Then comes the Lollapalooza show, which is when everything changes. Essentially, David screws up with Jessie and he decides to go back, alone, to try and fix things. He does succeed and he gets the girl. After this happens, however, a pretty terrible plane crash happens that and other horrible events across the world happen and that, they surmise, it dated all the way back to when they went to the Lollapalooza show. So the group decides to go back in time to before the show so they can miss it and set things right. David, selfishly enough, disagrees with this and he decides to go back in time on his own, again, something they agreed to not do, to fix something that would've negated the plane crash. Ok this is fine and good. But, out of all the things they did, why did the Lollapalooza show cause this? It just seems like they're picking and choosing because they are, essentially, changing the past. So why did that not cause a ripple effect? Why did them winning the lottery have no ripple effect? They changed things so much and yet none of that caused anything to go wrong. The Lollapalooza show, however, did. They're assuming that you know it's because David traveled alone and change the course of his relationship with Jessie for the better. The group made it one of their rules to never go back alone, it's not like the machine knew this. Why did David going back and changing one small thing have this huge effect? And that's the butterfly effect theory, one small thing can change the course of the future, but they do so in this film in an incredibly over-the-top manner. I didn't find it to be satisfying storytelling at all, cause they just assume that you'll just go with it without asking any questions. It doesn't even make sense in its own context. But, fine, whatever. David keeps going back when things keep getting more and more complicated and his mind if blurring all of the things that he's done during his travels in trying to fix things. This is where the film is at its best. It's not like it's great, but it is, at least, a highlight of the film. The film is found footage style, so you know what to expect from that. The writing is not particularly good, they're just hoping that the concept will intrigue you enough to overlook that fact. It didn't. It's certainly a watchable film, at best, but it has some pretty huge flaws that definitely hold it back. The first 70 minutes being teen wish fulfillment bullshit didn't really do much for me. The last 40 minutes were ok, but it's far too late by this point to truly make anything of it. It's fine and watchable for what it is, but this certainly won't age well as the years go by. You won't be missing anything if you decide to skip this, trust me.

Interesting and powerful movie, yet so many references from movies like Back to the future, Cloverfield.. almost felt like a rip off at some points.. how ever I didn't really mind because the film really entertained me.

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“Project Almanac” might appear to be the perfect cautionary tale for Generation Selfie, which too often seems to feel they are entitled to get whatever they want, whenever they want it and at whatever cost. But the sci-fi flick does a much more convincing job as a reminder that the time has come to finally tell the found-footage genre to get lost. Just pick up your unsteady handheld camera and go already.

When “ The Blair Witch Project ” entered our consciousness in 1999, the nausea-inducing horror film didn’t just shaky-cam its way into the primordial ooze of our psyches. It was also a screw-you to bloated studio fare as it embraced minimalist filmmaking and took it to new cost-conscious levels. It also taught  Hollywood how to tap into the web and early social media in order to create a word-of-mouth sensation (much of it concerning debate over whether the events shown were real) before hardly anyone had seen a single frame.

From there, the concept evolved. The " Paranormal Activity ” franchise that began in 2007 cleverly brought faux-amateur cinema out of the woods and into our very homes with the rare and mostly welcome use of mostly stationary cameras. It also took marketing to a new level by allowing internet users to “demand” where early screenings of the movie should be held.

In 2008, “ Cloverfield ” injected a super-secret giant monster storyline. In 2012, “ Chronicle ” added the sci-fi element of telekinesis. That same year, “ Project X ” went the “ Superbad ” route with a teen-party-gone-wild backdrop.

The result? Dramamine sales surged and a booming box-office gross was enjoyed by all.

But what was once new and trendy now seems extremely "been there, shook that," especially when an action schlockmeister like Michael Bay gets his producing mitts on the format. The major innovation in “Project Almanac” is to toss a homemade time machine into the mix that allows a gang of teen nerds to manipulate the past and improve their social status, their grades, their wardrobe, their wheels and their love life. The idea of going back and killing Hitler is briefly mentioned as an option. But it loses out to the ever-popular winning the lottery by knowing the jackpot numbers ahead of time.

The saving grace can be found in the movie’s casting. Cute Jonny Weston (“ Taken 3 ” and the upcoming “Insurgent”) is David, a clean-cut brain whose sole outward sign of geekiness is his Harry Potter-like wire-rim glasses. After being accepted to MIT and wanting to boost his chances at a big scholarship by conducting an experiment, he and his kid sister ( Ginny Gardner ) poke around his late scientist father’s documents in the attic and  find a vintage camcorder. Inside is a recording of his 7th birthday party–the day that his dad died in a car accident 10 years ago. Taking a closer look, he is shocked to spot his blurred current-day image in a background mirror.

That sends him and his two best buddies, almost-as-bright shy guy Adam ( Allen Evangelista ) and lumpy loser Quinn ( Sam Lerner , who earns his keep with a priceless “ Argo ” reference), into the basement where they discover directions to building a time machine and the materials to do so hidden under the floor. How convenient. Soon, they are preparing for takeoff—but not before the prettiest girl in school (Sofia Black-D’Elia), who just happens to have a crush on an unaware David, stumbles into their adventures. The giddy bunch is fun enough to hang with and the effects are kind of cool—until the plot fatally nosedives into trumped-up melodrama that it doesn’t quite earn.

“Project Almanac” is directed by first-timer Dean Israelite , but Bay manages to put his signature touch on it in several scenes: namely how the camcorder used to record all the comings-and-goings to the recent past and back regularly zooms in on the nubile bodies of adolescent girls. Female behinds, breasts, legs and crotch areas get a good workout, even though David’s sister—whose own tank top is distractingly low—is doing much of the camera work. A whole montage segment is devoted to mostly young women in skimpy damp attire enjoying a water slide.

I am no whiz at the laws of temporal relocation and have no idea how it is possible to capture every moment of their travels on film when it seems occasionally that no one is actually holding a recording device. In fact, I don’t even know why “Project Almanac” had to be shot in this distracting way. So let’s talk about logic. You would think that anyone who has seen “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,”  the “Terminator” series or even “ Looper ”—all name-checked by our high-school heroes—would know that messing with already-happened occurrences could possibly cause a wave of unwanted repercussions a la the butterfly effect.

But it doesn’t take too long before David, who might be smart but apparently not smart enough, goes full-tilt mad scientist, loses what charm he oozed previously and throws caution to the wind for a rather selfish if sexist reason. One that could have been easily cleared up just by honestly speaking his mind in the present.

It’s enough to make H.G. Wells roll his eyes as he rolls in his grave.

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Are We Ever Going To See A “Project Almanac 2”?

If you could change the events of your life and recreate them into something better than they should have been, would you do it? That is the question that the teens of the original Project Almanac film contemplate. While in many ways this film pays homage to every possible time traveling film ever created, it also takes a “found footage” approach which sets it apart from the pack. While in the original film, the main character David finds and begins using this time machine his father invented to secure financial security for he and his mother to afford his tuition for MIT, the movie itself begins to show the cracks created when messing around with timelines and diverting what was supposed to happen.

While this film was originally released in January of 2015, many of the fans of the film were all but convinced that a sequel had to be in the works. While the group has a handful of disasterous outcomes they were all but able to rectify by the conclusion of the first film, they also discuss the likelihood of creating a second time machine and vow to do things right this time around. This clinging conclusion to the film left audiences assured that the story would continue, and that David and his friends would create another machine and alter the course of events once again.

So the question becomes: how likely is it that this movie is actually in the works?

As you well know, some sequels are broadcast years before their actual release, leaving no doubts to the viewership that another chapter in the tale is in production. These films usually open up to blockbuster weekends that come close, or actually do, exceed box office records. With a movie like Project Almanac, the box office wasn’t blown away. In fact, of the millions that saw the film, there were very mixed reviews and ratings. So while the open ended conclusion of the film might have sparked some hope in those that loved the flick, major movie production companies rarely back a film that is not somewhat guaranteed to gross above the budget.

But does this mean it can never happen now? The short answer is no. While it does seem rather unlikely that a movie with such a variety of positive and negative feedback could have a shot at a sequel, there is nothing quite like the allure of something different when it is needed the most. This is what allowed Project Almanac to gross over 21 million dollars beyond the budget for the film. People wanted to see something that they couldn’t find with the other films getting released at the time: originality.

If you were to believe everything you read on the internet, there are several resources to suggest that the movie stands a fair chance of getting another opportunity on the big screen. While films that are not guaranteed to pull in a specific amount of profit often become straight to disc or cable television releases, another installment in this time traveling series might not be that hard of a sell, especially with a broader initial budget and a plot that isn’t loosely connected to the Butterfly Effect theory.

In order for audiences to see the next chapter of this film, where David and company reimagine his belated father’s work, a lot of things have to happen. One, the film is going to have to be willing to step away from the “found footage” approach, as this is a one trick pony. Audiences are getting tired of seeing shaky camera work, no matter how good the acting or action might be. Secondly, legitimate actors and actresses are going to have to get involved, even with keeping the original main cast. It is the only way to garner enough attention to have Hollywood take notice enough to give the sequel a shot on the silver screen again.

While many viewers remain hopeful that Project Almanac 2 is in the works somewhere, the truth is that it likely isn’t. The film did gross over $21 million in profits, but this was well below projections for the film. To Hollywood executives, the film failed to reach its potential and therefore had a dismal run in theaters. It seems very unlikely that anyone would be willing to roll the dice on whatever time traveling hijinks might have been in store.

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Parents need to know that Project Almanac is a "found footage" time-travel movie about teens. They mostly use their technology for selfish reasons, but they do establish rules about teamwork; when those rules are broken, a terrible price is paid. The word "s--t" is used a lot, as are "bitch," "hell," and more…

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If you could go back to 2015?

A good idea for a movie but not well made, what's the story.

David Raskin ( Jonny Weston ) is a brilliant teen, an inventor like his late father. He gets into MIT, but his meager scholarship doesn't cover much, so he starts looking through his father's notes for something he can use. David stumbles upon a time machine his father nearly invented; after lots of trial and error, he and his pals finish it up and take it for a spin, using it to pass tests and win the lottery. But when David goes back alone to re-do a failed kiss with the prettiest girl in school (Sofia Black-D'Elia), he creates a ripple affect that must be repaired, and each trip only results in more catastrophe. In the end, drastic steps must be taken.

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The movie fails to go very deep, and it ignores several interesting time-travel possibilities, but it's worth seeing overall. Yet another entry in the "found footage" genre of films, PROJECT ALMANAC -- like so many others -- isn't really helped by the conceit of having its characters filming everything that happens to them. It's fine to film an experiment, but the idea that the characters would also film the construction of batteries -- or continue filming while running for their lives -- is stretching it a bit thin. (The only reason to not film this story in a more traditional manner is that the "found footage" method is supposedly cheaper and thus more profitable.)

Otherwise, this is an entertaining film with likable characters and fun situations. The characters are appealing, and the romance that brews between the two leads is sweet, while the best friends provide some fun comic support. The visual effects are pretty cool, with rattling, damaging time jumps and plenty of floating, flying objects.

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  • In theaters : January 30, 2015
  • On DVD or streaming : June 9, 2015
  • Cast : Jonny Weston , Sam Lerner , Sofia Black-D'Elia
  • Director : Dean Israelite
  • Inclusion Information : Female actors
  • Studio : Paramount Pictures
  • Genre : Science Fiction
  • Topics : Friendship , High School
  • Run time : 106 minutes
  • MPAA rating : PG-13
  • MPAA explanation : some language and sexual content
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This is one of those plots where the outcome is so predictable that you sit and wait (hopefully with a big bag of popcorn) for the protagonist to fall into the hole he has unwittingly dug for himself..

A group of teens find plans to make an experimental time machine. However, they soon discover changing the past also changes the future -- and not necessarily in favorable ways.

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Think of Project Almanac as a hybrid of Back to the Future and The Blair Witch Project . It is one of those plots where the outcome is so predictable you can only sit and wait (hopefully with a big bag of popcorn) for the protagonist to fall into the hole he has unwittingly dug for himself. But take your motion sickness pills if you are prone to a queasy stomach after watching an hour and a half of jerky handheld camera work.

Chris (Virginia Gardner) is the girl behind the camera. Her brother David (Jonny Weston) has been accepted into MIT but sans scholarship. She finds him rummaging through some of their deceased father’s old scientific papers and projects, looking for something to help him earn some much-needed funds for school. What he and his friends (Quinn Goldberr, Adam Le) eventually stumble upon are plans for a time machine.

Unfortunately, while these teenage boys have the smarts to build the time machine, they don’t have the sense to consider what the consequences may be for using it. To be fair, they are young. And even most responsible adults would likely be lured into the chance to go back in time and have a do-over in at least one situation.

Not surprisingly most of their time travel trips involve retaking tests or picking the winning numbers for a lottery. But David wants a chance to repair one mistake on his own. So he breaks the group’s cardinal rule and does a solo leap. That’s when the impact of the teens’ trips to the past begins to show up in ever increasing ripples. And every time David tries to go back and fix the results on his own, things only get worse.

Despite the fact that the characters build a time machine, this lightweight and predictable storyline, that contains plenty of references to other time travel movies like Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure, Time Cop and Groundhog Day , isn’t rocket science. The script also contains excessive uses of scatological slang, a couple of strong sexual expletives and plenty of other profanities. And it’s no surprise that one teen boy wants to go back in time with hopes of scoring some sexual favors from a girl.

The film does attempt to depict some consequences for breaking the rule of jumping alone. And it reinforces the idea that our choices and actions can have an impact on others in ways we can’t always control. But both of those messages aren’t readily evident and need a fair amount of coaxing out to be noticed. However, the chance to spot these cautions is short. By the time the last scene plays, it is apparent that even the teens in this movie didn’t grasp the lessons. They’ve just decided there is another way to manipulate the past.

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Why is Project Almanac rated PG-13? Project Almanac is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for some language and sexual content.

Violence: Characters break into a building and steal items. A boy’s hand is cut and begins to bleed when he breaks a window. A teen is accused of kidnapping. News coverage of a plane crash, fires and other disasters are shown.

Sexual Content: Several crude sexual comments are made. A teen couple is shown in bed together and it is insinuated that she often sleeps over at the boy’s house. A girl is seen wrapped in a towel. She opens the towel to expose her body to the boy. (No nudity is shown on screen.) Some kissing and embracing involving teens is shown.

Language: The script contains approximately 70 instances of coarse and sexual language including frequent scatological slang, two strong sexual expletives, profanities, vulgar expressions and some crude sexual references.

Alcohol / Drug Use : Teens drink alcohol in social situations.

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Why are the teens hesitant when David suggests they go back and destroy the time machine? What things don’t they want to give up? Why does one character refer to what they are doing as “playing God?”

How does David justify his decision to jump alone? How does that affect the trust between the group members? What, if anything, would you go back and change if you could? What might be some of the possible repercussions?

What product placements do you see in this film? Are the items that are used aimed at a teenage audience? How might the intended movie audience affect what companies will want to include their products in a film?

The most recent home video release of Project Almanac movie is June 9, 2015. Here are some details…

Home Video Notes: Project Almanac Release Date:   9 June 2015 Project Almanac   releases to home video with the following special features: - Deleted Scenes - Alternate Opening/Endings

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The movies The Time Machine (1960) and the remake The Time Machine (2002) also depict experiments with this kind of traveling. A son tinkers with his missing father’s experiment and enters another dimension in Tron: Legacy . And altering the past changes the future for a father and son in Frequency . The script of this movie makes mention of Groundhog Day , a film about a man who keeps reliving the same day.

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