Time at the Top (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Time at the Top is a fantasy, adventure, family and mystery film directed by Jim Kaufman, running about 96 minutes. “Susan has the key to an awesome adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 14-year old Susan Shawson travels back in time in her building's elevator. As altered by a retired physicist living in her building, it transports her from Philadelphia of 1998 back to the same place in 1881. There she meets Victoria Walker, a girl her own age in need of assistance with her own family problems. Gradually discovering the power of her time machine, Susan, Victoria, and her young brother Robert travel back and forth in time and succeed in changing both the past and the future.
Who’s in it. Time at the Top stars Timothy Busfield as Frank Shawson, Elisha Cuthbert as Susan Shawson, Gabrielle Boni as Victoria Walker and Matthew Harbour as Robert Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Time at the Top has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time at the Top page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time at the Top tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time at the Top (1999)?
- In US, Time at the Top is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time at the Top worth watching?
- Time at the Top holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time at the Top?
- Time at the Top stars Timothy Busfield, Elisha Cuthbert, Gabrielle Boni, Matthew Harbour and Lynne Adams.
- When was Time at the Top released?
- Time at the Top was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.