If You Love 'Groundhog Day', Here're 5 Lesser-Known Sci-Fi Movies About Living the Same Day Forever

We've recalled five lesser-known sci-fi movies about time paradoxes that suit every taste, from classic time loops to inventive journeys into the past.

Some will give you a headache and leave you frantically searching online for clues to unravel their intricate plots, while others will be perfect for a romantic evening.

1. 'Koko-di Koko-da', 2019

IMDb Score: 5.7/10

A married couple arrives at a campsite, struggling to cope with a personal tragedy. Their night turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by strange figures: a masked man, a woman pushing a stroller, and a terrifying dog.

After a brutal massacre, the couple finds themselves back at the beginning of the day. The events repeat, but each new cycle is more twisted and merciless than the last, as if time itself is punishing them.

2. 'Timecrimes', 2007

IMDb Score: 7.1/10

Héctor is an ordinary middle-aged man who finds himself caught up in a series of strange events near his home by accident. While hiding from an unknown pursuer, he ends up in a laboratory and uses a time-traveling device.

When he goes back an hour to try to prevent what happened, he instead sets off a chain reaction, creating new versions of himself.

With each subsequent intervention, the situation becomes more complex and the line between cause and effect becomes blurred.

3. 'The Map of Tiny Perfect Things', 2021

IMDb Score: 6.8/10

Mark, a teenager, is stuck in a time loop. He has learned to exploit the paradox for small pleasures, such as pranks, flirting, and idleness. Everything changes when he meets Margaret, a girl who is also stuck in time, but who views her situation very differently.

Rather than amusing herself, Margaret tries to capture fleeting moments. As they grow closer, the question becomes more pressing: what will happen if the loop breaks?

4. 'Before I Fall', 2017

IMDb Score: 6.4/10

Samantha is a popular high school student who is accustomed to living without regard for others. After a party on February 12, she is involved in a car accident and wakes up early that same day.

The 24-hour cycle repeats itself, leading to the same tragic ending each time.

As she tries to understand the rules of the loop, Samantha gradually begins to change her behavior: she pays attention to her classmates, notices the pain of others, and reexamines her own actions.

5. 'Primer', 2004

IMDb Score: 6.7/10

Two engineers accidentally create a time machine. Initially, the talented friends use it to manipulate the stock market, but they quickly realize that each jump creates new timelines and doppelgängers.

The friends' trust crumbles, and their attempts to control the situation lead to even greater chaos. Eventually, it becomes impossible to tell which version of them is real.