‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ is a romantic comedy-drama for young adults with a science fiction element woven throughout the plot. The science-fiction element comes from the story’s time loop. ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,’ directed by Ian Samuels and based on a screenplay by Lev Grossman (based on his short story of the same name), is the narrative of two teens, Mark and Margaret.
They are the only two persons who are aware of the predicament since they are trapped in a time loop. In terms of personality, the two are polar opposites, but they form a great friendship that inevitably leads to romance. The engaging story, paired with the performers’ outstanding performances, has left us wanting more. To quell the suspense, we collected a selection of comparable time loop movies. The majority of these films, such as “The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,” are available on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu.
12 Dates of Christmas (2011)
’12 Dates of Christmas,’ like ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,’ is a time loop romantic comedy. The first is about Kate (Amy Smart), who wants to rekindle her prior relationship, and widower Miles (Mark-Paul Gosselaar), who is looking for a new partner. Kate finds herself trapped in a finite time loop after rejecting a blind date with Miles. She has 12 chances to correct her mistakes and develop affections for Miles. The disparities between the two characters are reminiscent of Mark and Margaret’s opposing personalities in ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.’
About Time (2013)
‘About Time’ is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Domhnall Gleeson and starring Rachel McAdams. In terms of the subject of time manipulation mixed into a romantic drama, the film is akin to ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.’ Tim Lake (Gleeson) realizes that the men in his family have the extraordinary capacity to travel back in time to previous events. Tim uses this skill to pursue Charlotte (McAdams), his love interest, after she rejects his first proposal.
Before I Fall (2017)
‘Before I Fall,’ directed by Ry Russo-Young and starring Zoey Deutch as Samantha Kingston, is a teen drama based on the novel of the same name. Samantha and her pals are killed in a vehicle accident on their way home from a party. Samantha wakes up the next day and finds herself trapped in a time loop, reliving the day of the crash.
Samantha’s awareness that she is locked in a time loop is followed by her acceptance of the circumstance, similar to Mark and Margaret in ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.’ In ‘Before I Fall,’ however, events within the time loop alter, and Samantha meets people who aren’t her friends from her previous existence. The film earned mixed reviews from critics despite strong performances from the main characters.
Autumn Reeser, Ali Liebert, and Shawn Roberts star in the fantasy romance comedy directed by Ron Oliver and written by Nancey Silvers. The plot of the film follows an architect named Jaclyn Palmer (Reeser) as she becomes trapped in a time loop. Jaclyn is compelled to experience one single day in her life over and over again, just like Mark and Margaret in ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things,’ and this day is her tragic wedding day. The cycle will continue to afflict her until she discovers what she truly desires in life.
If Only (2004)
The romantic fantasy film directed by Gil Junger about Ian Wyndham (Paul Nicholls), an English businessman who lives in London with his American musician girlfriend Samantha Andrews (Jennifer Love Hewitt). ‘If Only’ and ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ both have a time loop with a love theme. Samantha is killed in a car accident after a lover’s spat. Ian goes to their shared apartment, dejected, only to hear Sam’s voice. Ian comes to the conclusion that the previous day’s events were a dream. As the story progresses, Ian knows that the “dream” scenario will be repeated, and Sam will die by the end of the day. Ian then embarks on a mission to avert the terrible death of his lover.
Palm Springs (2020)
‘Palm Springs’ is a science fiction romantic comedy that comes closest to ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things’ on this list. There is a time loop, two strangers-turned-friends (in both films) are locked in the time loop, and the huge question of how to break the loop looms large.
Andy Samberg’s Nyles and Cristin Milioti’s Sarah Wilder meet at a wedding of a mutual acquaintance in ‘Palm Springs.’ Sarah and Nyles are both trapped in a time loop after an incident involving a cave. The two face a number of challenges as they try to figure out their situation. The cast gives outstanding performances, and the material is delivered in a comic manner, making the film a joy to watch.
The Butterfly Effect (2004)
‘The Butterfly Effect,’ despite being a science fiction thriller, has a core theme of time manipulation, similar to ‘The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.’ Evan, a 20-year-old college student played by Ashton Kutcher, suffered from regular blackouts and memory loss throughout his youth. In his twenties, he realizes that he has the ability to travel through time. He utilizes this capacity to influence the course of his life by altering his history. However, the alterations have far-reaching implications, and he or one of his companions suffers greatly as a result. Although the picture was not well reviewed by critics, it was a monetary success.
