A hidden gem from 2021 that came out quietly on Amazon Prime, the American sci-fi rom-com The Map of Tiny Perfect Things now has a dedicated fanbase who have been sing its praises for its heartwarming and clever take on the coming-of-age genre. Starring Kathryn Newton of Big Little Lies and Kyle Allen the film weaves a narrative evocative of a Bill Murray's classic movie but with a distinctly youthful twist.

Viewers are enamoured by the film's sincerity and ingenuity, with one enthusiast comparing it to a cult favourite, saying: "Heartfelt performances and a sneakily smart screenplay elevate this teen Groundhog Day riff into something better than your average."

In the story, Mark, portrayed by Allen, finds himself in an interminable time loop, endlessly reliving the same day until he encounters Margaret, played by Newton. She, too, is trapped in the same temporal anomaly.

Through sharing their experiences, they forge a deep connection, as Mark schematises to end their repetitive days. Yet, Margaret seems to carry secret reservations about breaking free from the loop, leaving Mark questioning her truthfulness.

Another admirer was moved to comment: "A simple yet emotional and heartfelt story for a romantic movie with its own surprise and its own warmness and charm. This is a 'perfect moment' not to let pass.", reports .

Another viewer concurred that the uplifting film "doesn't get talked about enough."

One person penned: "The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a fresh take on young love that will engage your mind and touch your heart."

The performances of both Newton and Allen with one predicting they have "promising careers ahead of them."

Echoing this sentiment, The Guardian that "prop up a fantastical teen film."

One fan expressed their passion for the movie, stating: "Made an account just to rate this. It made me cry, and that never happens to me. A wholesome and sweet little love story about timeloops - I'm not usually one for love stories, but this was just so perfect."

However, like most teen rom-coms, it has faced some criticism where its themes of sci-fi and young love failed to captivate all viewers. One critic suggested they might not be the target audience, remarking: "Maybe if you're a teenager, naive, romantic, maybe you'd like it. This reheated version of Groundhog Day really makes you long for the original."