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The Time Machine (2002)

โ€œThe greatest adventure THROUGH all time!โ€

6.4/10 ยท 2,683 votes 1h 36m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#90 of 154 films from 2002 #1300 of 2168 in action

Directed by Simon Wells ยท Written by John Logan, H. G. Wells, David Duncan

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Overview

Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th-century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds mankind divided into two warring races.

Cast

Guy Pearceas Alexander Hartdegen
Samantha Mumbaas Mara
Omero Mumbaas Kalen
Jeremy Ironsas รœber-Morlock
Sienna Guilloryas Emma
Orlando Jonesas Vox
Mark Addyas David Filby
Phyllida Lawas Mrs. Watchett
Laura Kirkas Flower Seller
Josh Stambergas Motorist
John W. Momrowas Fifth Avenue Carriage Driver
Max Bakeras Robber
Jeffrey M. Meyeras Central Park Carriage Driver
Alan Youngas Flower Store Worker

Facts

Release dateMarch 4, 2002
Runtime96 min (1h 36m) โ€” about the same as the 2002 average of 106 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$123,729,176 (1.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0268695

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Questions

How long is The Time Machine?
The Time Machine runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Is The Time Machine worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.4/10 across 2,683 votes, which places it #90 of 154 films released in 2002 in this index (top 42%) and #1300 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed The Time Machine?
The Time Machine was directed by Simon Wells. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Balto (1995), The Prince of Egypt (1998), An American Tail: Fievel Goes West (1991).
Who stars in The Time Machine?
Guy Pearce as Alexander Hartdegen; Samantha Mumba as Mara; Omero Mumba as Kalen; Jeremy Irons as รœber-Morlock; Sienna Guillory as Emma; Orlando Jones as Vox.
What is The Time Machine rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Time Machine?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/34527.

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