Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox

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Tim Travers and the Time Traveler's Paradox

2025

1h 40m

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Tim Travers seeks to solve the time travelers paradox. The classic thought experiment of what would happen if you killed your past self. Would it--for example--literally destroy the universe? Tim Travers, self-hating mad genius, is going to find out! Along the way, he'll piss off an international crime syndicate led by Royce (Danny Trejo), engage in a battle of wills with conspiracy theorist radio host James Bunratty (Joel McHale) and even attempt to squeeze in a date in with the dangerously unstable Delilah (Felicia Day). Tim will have to learn how to literally coexist with the worst parts of himself, before his own demons destroy him and the universe with it.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Jan 20

2/5

This is an exhausting indie romp on the subject of time travel, and sometimes plays like a funnier version of Shane Carruth’s time-travel classic Primer -- well, slightly funnier.

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Chase Hutchinson

Seattle Times

Jun 24

Most sci-fi could only hope to kill so many doubles with such verve.

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Randy Myers

San Jose Mercury News

03/20/2024

3/5

Snead’s teeny-weeny budgeted lark makes for a wild ride that consistently punches above its weight, thanks, in part, to sparkling cameos from Danny Trejo, Joel McHale (as a podcaster) and Keith David.

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Jayne Nelson

Radio Times

Feb 3

2/5

The effects are impressive for the low budget, however, so perhaps this simply needs to be watched with earplugs.

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Burt Peterson

SciFiNow

Jan 27

4/5

A gloriously abrasive piece of indie sci-fi. High-concept, low-budget, and utterly fearless in its commitment, the movie is equal parts hard science fiction, pitch-black comedy and existential prank.

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Tim Brennan

About Boulder

Aug 11

Tim Travers and the Time Travelers Paradox is sophisticated, crude, sleek, occasionally plodding, and ridiculously ambitious. Just like the title, the movie itself is a paradox.

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Caleb G.

@dapperdanman6 Mar 13

Great time travel/simulation theory sci-fi flick. A super funny and intelligent take on one of my personal favorite genre.

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Tyler T.

@hellotyler Feb 8

I had a lot of fun watching it. High concept low budget time travel sci-fi movie. Made with love.

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TheMovieSearch R

@TheMovieSearch Dec 15

Tim Travers and the Time Traveler’s Paradox struggles to deliver a coherent or engaging story. The premise of time travel and paradoxes is intriguing, but the execution falls flat. Pacing is slow, scenes are repetitive, and dialogue often feels bloated without advancing the plot. Characters are underdeveloped, making it hard to connect with their journey or care about the stakes. The film drifts into corny or absurd territory, undermining any sense of credibility, and the visuals, while functional, do not enhance the story. Attempts at suspense or clever time travel concepts are poorly realized, leaving the audience confused and disengaged. Overall, it feels like a wasted opportunity. Only general audiences curious about the concept may find minor enjoyment, but for anyone seeking a polished, thoughtful, or thrilling sci-fi adventure, this film is difficult to recommend.

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David D

@David2026 Oct 16

A university physics soc project with some great moments.

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guyfriendly7 T

@RT63600175 Aug 14

I can admit the movie was interesting, the way watching a toddler crawl around corners to make sure you're watching their tantrum is interesting. The performances were good, the film is well shot and constructed - the problem is that evenually you figure out that this movie is the filmakers tantrun. A puerile exercise in narcissism and nihilism attempting to wrap the filmaker's ennui in a message of "accept yourself even if you are an evil person who kills without empathy and are willing to destroy the universe to prove it has no meaning." Some people will be confused by the trappings and think this is deep or brave - but it's anything but either. A silly and juvenile romp through metaphysical muck. Avoid.

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Patrick L.

@patrickl1978 Jun 27

This movie made me download the app so I could review it. It got a little weird but I really enjoyed this movie. Very smart very funny, if you like mind bending sci fi give it watch.

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Tim Travers seeks to solve the time travelers paradox. The classic thought experiment of what would happen if you killed your past self. Would it--for example--literally destroy the universe? Tim Travers, self-hating mad genius, is going to find out! Along the way, he'll piss off an international crime syndicate led by Royce (Danny Trejo), engage in a battle of wills with conspiracy theorist radio host James Bunratty (Joel McHale) and even attempt to squeeze in a date in with the dangerously unstable Delilah (Felicia Day). Tim will have to learn how to literally coexist with the worst parts of himself, before his own demons destroy him and the universe with it.

Director: Stimson Snead
Producer: Kylie Walchuk, Casey Cowan
Screenwriter: Stimson Snead
Distributor: Disrupt Entertainment
Production Co: An Immortal
Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 2025, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 24, 2025
Runtime: 1h 40m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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