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The Time Machine streaming

2002 Movie United States Action, Sci-Fi, Adventure, Science Fiction 96 min Ages 12+
By: Simon Wells With: Mark Addy, Jeremy Irons, Samantha Mumba, Omero Mumba, Guy Pearce

Based on the classic sci-fi novel by H.G. Wells, scientist and inventor, Alexander Hartdegen, is determined to prove that time travel is possible. His determination is turned to desperation by a personal tragedy that now drives him to want to change the past. Testing his theories with a time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has divided into the hunter - and the hunted.

Filmium rating
52%

Mood

Adventurous
Bittersweet
Dark
Melancholic
Thoughtful
Thrilling

Cast & Crew

Simon Wells
H.G. Wells
John Logan
David Duncan
Mark Addy
Sienna Guillory
Jeremy Irons
Guy Pearce
Orlando Jones
Yancey Arias
Samantha Mumba
Omero Mumba

Adaptation

Based On Novel
Loose Adaptation

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Animatronic
Animatronics
Cgi
Cgi Creatures
Cgi Effects
Digital Landscapes
Digital Simulation
Motion Capture
Special Effects

Narrative Structure

Future Dystopia
Nonlinear
Time Travel

Pace

Action-Packed
Dynamic
Fast-Paced
Variable

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Epic Music
Klaus Badelt
Orchestral Score

Style

Cgi
Cinematic
Practical Effects
Sci-Fi
Special Effects
Spectacular
Time Travel

Time-Period

Early 20Th Century
Future Dystopia

Central Conflict

Fighting Morlocks
Saving Loved Ones
Time Paradox

Characters

Dr. Alexander Hartdegen
Eloi
Morlocks
Sea

Ending

Hopeful
New Life
Peace With Mara

Historical Context

Early 20Th Century
Future Dystopia

Key Plot Points

Future Destruction
Morlock Confrontation
Time Machine Creation

Plot

Future Survival
Post-Apocalyptic
Romantic Conflict
Time Travel

Setting

Future Dystopia
Future Earth
Morlock Caves
New York City
Post-Apocalyptic Earth

Shooting Location

New York
Studio Sets

Theme

Fate And Destiny
Human Survival
Loss
Redemption
Technological Hubris
Time Travel

Genre

Adventure
Post-Apocalyptic
Romance
Science Fiction

Audiences

Adults
Genre Enthusiasts
Science Fiction Fans
Teens

Titles

A Máquina do Tempo
Aikakone
La machine à explorer le temps
La máquina del tiempo
The Time Machine
Wehikuł Czasu
时光机器

Awards

Nominated For Best Makeup

Box Office Success

$123 Million Worldwide

Critical Reception

28% Rotten Tomatoes
Critic Criticism
Mixed Reviews

Ratings

C+ Cinemascore

Reception

Box Office Success
Critic Criticism
Critical Reception
Mixed Reviews
Visual Effects Praise

Production Countries

Usa

Release Year

2002
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