Predestination (2014) - Best Time Travel Movies | Filmiway
Temporal Complexity Analysis
The ultimate paradox movie. A dizzying, circular narrative that explores identity, fate, and the consequences of playing god with time.
Predestination
The Experience
A temporal agent on his final assignment travels through time to catch the one criminal who has always eluded him: the 'Fizzle Bomber.' He poses as a bartender and listens to the tragic, unbelievable life story of a patron. As their narratives intertwine, the film spirals into a dizzying, paradox-laden masterpiece where the snake eats its own tail, and identity is the ultimate mystery.
Cast & Crew
Director: The Spierig Brothers
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor
Production Details
Budget: $5 million
Box Office: $5.6 million
TIME TRAVEL COMPLEXITY SCORE
A transcendent masterpiece redefining narrative complexity.
Content Advisory
Contains: Mature Content
📊INTENSITY GRAPHIntensity GraphShows plot intensity
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throughout the movie. Higher peaks
indicate more intense moments.
🧬CINEMATIC DNAGenre DNA BreakdownVisual representation of the movie's
genre composition. Larger segments
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genre composition. Larger segments
indicate dominant genre elements.
Genre DNA Distribution
- SciFi: 50%
- Mystery: 35%
- Drama: 15%
Movie Intensity Arc
- Minute 12: Bar Meeting (35/100 Intensity)
- Minute 38: Backstory Revealed (62/100 Intensity)
- Minute 68: Time Jump (78/100 Intensity)
- Minute 82: Identity Revelation (88/100 Intensity)
- Minute 92: Paradox Complete (97/100 Intensity)
Community Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions About PredestinationFAQ About Predestination
Explore the time-bending mechanics, paradoxes, and storytelling genius behind Predestination.
What makes Predestination so complex?
It's a paradox-heavy thriller where a temporal agent's identity, mission, and existence form an intricate causal loop with one of cinema's most shocking twists.
Who stars in Predestination?
Ethan Hawke and Sarah Snook deliver powerhouse performances in this mind-bending adaptation of Heinlein's 'All You Zombies.'
Is it based on a book?
Yes—adapted from Robert A. Heinlein's short story, one of the most famous time travel paradox tales in science fiction literature.
What is the main paradox?
The film explores the bootstrap paradox and predestination loop where cause and effect become circular, questioning free will and identity.
Why is the ending controversial?
Its revelation challenges viewers' understanding of identity, gender, and causality—intentionally designed to provoke thought and repeated viewings.
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