description Timecrimes Overview
Timecrimes is a 2007 Spanish thriller centered on Héctor, played by Karra Elejalde, who finds himself trapped in a repeating time loop. He attempts to disrupt the chain of events leading to his own existence across multiple timelines. The film explores the consequences of altering past actions within this complex causal structure.
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Timecrimes ranks #677 of 3121 in the Movie ranking, behind Le Amiche, ahead of Ashik Kerib.
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| Country | Spain |
| Year | 2007 |
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Who directed Timecrimes, and is there an English-language remake?
Timecrimes (Los Cronocrímenes) was written and directed by Spanish filmmaker Nacho Vigalondo and released in 2007. An English remake has been discussed for years, with Steven Zaillian attached as a producer at one point, but it has never entered production.
How does Timecrimes compare to other time loop movies like Primer or Triangle?
Like Shane Carruth's Primer, Timecrimes is a low-budget sci-fi thriller built around a tightly structured time-travel paradox. However, Timecrimes is more accessible than Primer, with a darkly humorous tone and a single-location setup anchored by Karra Elejalde's performance as Héctor.
Is Timecrimes available to stream on Shudder, Tubi, or other platforms?
Timecrimes has appeared on Shudder, Tubi, and Amazon Prime Video at various times, though streaming availability rotates frequently. Checking a service like JustWatch will give you the current platforms where it is available in your region.
What is the meaning of the bandaged man reveal in Timecrimes?
The bandaged figure that Héctor encounters early in the film is actually Héctor himself from a previous iteration of the time loop—a revelation that drives the movie's central paradox. This self-encounter forces Héctor to repeatedly recreate the events he is trying to prevent, which is the core tension of Vigalondo's screenplay.
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