Movies and TvShows featuring "time-loop" theme.
Mickey makes a magical wish that every day could be Christmas — but winds up having second thoughts when his wish actually comes true!
In the small town of Winden, two children go missing, prompting an investigation that uncovers a complex web of secrets. As the search for the missing children intensifies, the dark past of the town and its residents is revealed, including the existence of a time portal, a nuclear power plant, and a series of mysterious disappearances spanning multiple time periods. The interconnected lives of the town's inhabitants become entangled in a surreal journey involving time loops, time travel, and the manipulation of past and future events. With each revelation, the characters grapple with their own personal tragedies and the consequences of their actions, creating a suspenseful and mind-bending narrative.
Reality and fantasy seem to be breaking down for student Kyo Sogoru. Is he really a smart but unpopular swim enthusiast at Maihama High School, or is he a pilot of a giant robot in a war-devastated world? Which life is real and which is fantasy?
Feng Qingchen is a sorceress of Mingyi Tower, the secret organisation tasked with protecting the royal family. Yuan Ling is a prince from Western Wei, a ruling kingdom during the Northern and Southern Dynasties. Yuan Zhan, the seventh prince, is Yuan Ling’s biggest competitor in both power and love. After getting to know each other, Feng Qingchen is impressed by Yuan Ling’s abilities and suppresses her feelings for the sake of seeing him ascend his rightful position. Despite Qingchen’s contributions to the kingdom, the court is vehemently against Yuan Ling marrying a woman who dabbles in black magic. Yuan Zhan launches a coup on the day of the wedding ceremony, and Qingchen uses her powers to reset the universe in an effort to prevent further bloodshed. Will Qingchen succeed to heal the rift between Yuan Ling and Yuan Zhan? Will Yuan Ling and Yuan Zhan be able to join hands and overthrow the corrupt officials, and eventually return peace to the land? Will the love between Qingchen and Yuan Ling prevail?
Mo Liancheng, the 8th prince of Dongyue, is forced to marry Qu Taner, who loves his elder brother, Mo Yihuai. After a failed suicide attempt, Qu Taner wakes up with another soul inside her, causing her personality to shift. As Mo Liancheng grows suspicious, he falls for Xiao Tan, the modern soul, while she tries to return to her world.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya follows the story of a high school girl named Haruhi Suzumiya, who possesses godlike powers and is completely unaware of it. She forms a school club called the SOS Brigade, with the goal of finding aliens, time travelers, and espers. However, the other members of the club, including Kyon, a normal student, soon discover that Haruhi's desires can shape reality, leading them on various strange adventures.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- follows Subaru Natsuki, a high school student who is suddenly transported to a parallel world. There, he discovers that he has the ability to return to a specific point in time whenever he dies. Subaru soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous web of events and must navigate this new world while trying to uncover the truth behind his ability and find a way back home.
After reluctantly moving to the German Alps with her father and his new family, Gretchen discovers that their new town hides sinister secrets, as she's plagued by strange noises and frightening visions of a woman pursuing her.
Starlight is a play loved throughout the world. Karen and Hikari make a promise with each other when they're young that one day they'll stand on that stage together. Time passes, and now the girls are 16 years old. Karen is very enthusiastic about the lessons she takes every day, holding her promise close to her heart. Hikari has transferred schools and is now away from Karen. But the cogs of fate turn, and the two are destined to meet again. The girls and other Stage Girls will compete in a mysterious audition process to gain acceptance into the revue.
Luc and Theo are best friends who get stuck in a time loop where every day is Monday but they rock it like it's Saturday. Luc is a 12 year old kid always looking for fun. After a major sucky school day he makes things worse by hopping on his skateboard and crashing into Theo's garage-lab. Chemicals mix, sparks fly and 17 scientific experiments mash into one freaky mess. The results: Luc and Theo find themselves caught in an irreversible time-loop. This would be a problem if the boys weren't having so much fun! Looped is every kid's dream. Theo and Luc may be stuck in a time-loop but their options are limitless. This provides them with only one over-riding challenge: How much fun can two kids squeeze into one Monday?
Higurashi: When They Cry (2006) is a suspenseful and brutal TV show that follows the story of a group of friends living in a village plagued by mysterious deaths. As they unravel the truth behind the gruesome murders, they find themselves trapped in a time loop, facing insanity and terror. With its macabre plot and psychological thrills, this anime is a must-watch for horror enthusiasts.
Steins;Gate 0 is a TV show set in a dystopian future where the protagonist, Okabe Rintarou, tries to save his friends from a tragic fate by utilizing time-traveling technology and artificial intelligence. The story explores themes of grief, loss, and the consequences of altering the past.
In the year 2029, a war between humans and machines is being fought. A soldier is sent back in time to 1984 to protect a woman who plays a key role in humanity's future. A cyborg assassin is also sent back to kill her. They must evade the assassin and find a way to prevent the future war.
A rancher named [name] is determined to protect his land and family from various conflicts. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he stumbles upon a mind-boggling mystery situated at the outskirts of Wyoming's vast wilderness. As he delves deeper into the enigma, he uncovers an unfathomable phenomenon that defies all logic and understanding. [name]'s journey becomes a thrilling and suspenseful tale, filled with supernatural elements, psychological drama, and the exploration of unexplained phenomena. Will he be able to unravel the secrets hidden within this captivating and dangerous landscape? Discover the secrets of the Outer Range.
Due to the death of her childhood friend, Shinpei returns to her native home on Hitogashima and reunites with his family. However, beneath the surface, this island holds some secrets that are about to be revealed.
A sorcerer tears pages from a book and escapes with the help of his followers. Renowned surgeon Dr. Strange, after a car accident, loses the ability to use his hands. He travels to Nepal and learns about the mystical world from the Ancient One. Strange trains in Kamar-Taj and discovers the existence of other dimensions. A former student of the Ancient One, Kaecilius, steals a spell and plans to call in Dormammu from the Dark Dimension to take over the world. Strange must use his newfound powers to stop him and protect Earth.
Russian Doll follows Nadia Vulvokov, a software engineer who finds herself reliving her 36th birthday party over and over again, dying at the end of each night and waking up back at the party. As she continues to experience the time loop, Nadia tries to uncover the truth behind her predicament and find a way to break free from the cycle.
Tim discovers he can travel in time and uses this ability to try and find love. Along the way, he learns that he cannot manipulate someone else's feelings and that true happiness comes from appreciating the present.
In a future where Earth is invaded by aliens called Mimics, a soldier named Cage is forced to relive the same day over and over again. With the help of a skilled warrior named Rita, Cage learns how to use his time loop to his advantage and ultimately defeat the aliens.
Day Break (2006) is a TV show about a detective named Brett Hopper who finds himself reliving the same day over and over again. In order to save his family, Hopper must solve a murder case and uncover a conspiracy that threatens his loved ones. As he navigates through the time loop, he must also deal with his complex personal life and the challenges of being a black cop in a predominantly white police force.