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Timeline (2003)

โ€œThey had to travel into the past to save the futureโ€

5.7/10 ยท 1,213 votes 1h 55m pg-13 ActionAdventureScience-fiction

#131 of 156 films from 2003 #1917 of 2168 in action

Directed by Richard Donner ยท Written by Michael Crichton, George Nolfi, Jeff Maguire

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Overview

A group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve their professor. The group must survive in 14th century France long enough to be rescued.

Cast

Paul Walkeras Chris Johnston
Frances O'Connoras Kate Ericson
Gerard Butleras Andre Marek
Billy Connollyas Professor E.A. Johnston
David Thewlisas Robert Doniger
Anna Frielas Lady Claire
Neal McDonoughas Frank Gordon
Matt Cravenas Steven Kramer
Ethan Embryas Josh Stern
Michael Sheenas Lord Oliver
Lambert Wilsonas Lord Arnaut
Marton Csokasas Sir William De Kere / William Decker
Rossif Sutherlandas Franรงois Dontelle
David La Hayeas Arnaut's Deputy

Facts

Release dateNovember 26, 2003
Runtime115 min (1h 55m) โ€” about the same as the 2003 average of 107 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Science-fiction
LanguageEN
Budget$80,000,000
Box office$43,935,763 (0.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt0300556

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Questions

How long is Timeline?
Timeline runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Is Timeline worth watching?
TMDB users give it 5.7/10 across 1,213 votes, which places it #131 of 156 films released in 2003 in this index (top 17%) and #1917 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Timeline?
Timeline was directed by Richard Donner. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Goonies (1985), The Omen (1976), Lethal Weapon (1987).
Who stars in Timeline?
Paul Walker as Chris Johnston; Frances O'Connor as Kate Ericson; Gerard Butler as Andre Marek; Billy Connolly as Professor E.A. Johnston; David Thewlis as Robert Doniger; Anna Friel as Lady Claire.
What is Timeline rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Timeline?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6806.

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