What should I watch after Hot Tub Time Machine?

Try The Adam Project, Meet the Robinsons, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure—each shares DNA with Hot Tub Time Machine while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.

What genre is Hot Tub Time Machine?

Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) is best described as Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.

Is Hot Tub Time Machine part of a franchise?

Yes—it's part of the "Hot Tub Time Machine Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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Hot Tub Time Machine works as a science fiction movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The science fiction and comedy blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 1h 41m · ★ 6.0

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1.The Adam Project (2022)
★ 7.0 · Adventure · Science Fiction · Comedy · 1h 44m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, The Adam Project (2022) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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2.Meet the Robinsons (2007)
★ 6.9 · Animation · Comedy · Family · 1h 35m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Meet the Robinsons (2007) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- Disney Plus
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3.Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989)
★ 6.9 · Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 30m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure (1989) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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- MGM+ Amazon Channel
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4.Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991)
★ 6.3 · Adventure · Comedy · Science Fiction · 1h 33m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey (1991) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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5.Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
★ 6.3 · Adventure · Action · Science Fiction · 2h 22m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and adventure, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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6.Palm Springs (2020)
★ 7.3 · Comedy · Romance · Science Fiction · 1h 30m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Palm Springs (2020) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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7.Bird on a Wire (1990)
★ 6.2 · Action · Adventure · Comedy · 1h 50m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Bird on a Wire (1990) is a strong next stop: both trade in comedy and adventure, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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8.Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)
★ 6.9 · Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1h 23m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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9.Time Freak (2018)
★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Romance · 1h 44m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Time Freak (2018) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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10.Comet (2014)
★ 6.7 · Science Fiction · Comedy · Romance · 1h 31m
Why you'll love it
If Hot Tub Time Machine clicked for you, Comet (2014) is a strong next stop: both trade in science fiction and comedy, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.
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FAQ

What should I watch after Hot Tub Time Machine?: Try The Adam Project, Meet the Robinsons, Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure—each shares DNA with Hot Tub Time Machine while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Hot Tub Time Machine?: Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) is best described as Science Fiction, Comedy, Adventure. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Hot Tub Time Machine part of a franchise?: Yes—it's part of the "Hot Tub Time Machine Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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6.Palm Springs (2020)

7.Bird on a Wire (1990)

8.Frequently Asked Questions About Time Travel (2009)

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