Time Travelers (1976): cast, story & where to watch

1976 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1976, Time Travelers is a science fiction and tv movie film directed by Alexander Singer, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. When a novel virus devastates the world in 1976, Dr. Earnshaw notices that it resembles a virus that a Dr. Henderson found a cure for in 1871 Chicago. However, the doctor perished and his notes were destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire. Earnshaw is approached by a government agent, Jeffrey Adams, who informs him of a Top Secret time traveling technology and asks for his assistance in finding Dr. Henderson and his cure. But their adventure becomes a race against time when a glitch sends them back to the day before the fire instead of the planned four days.

Who’s in it. Time Travelers stars Sam Groom as Dr. Clint Earnshaw, Tom Hallick as Jeff Adams, Francine York as Dr. Helen Sanders and Booth Colman as Dr. Amos Cummings, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Time Travelers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time Travelers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Time Travelers tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Time Travelers (1976)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time Travelers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Time Travelers worth watching?
Time Travelers holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Time Travelers?
Time Travelers stars Sam Groom, Tom Hallick, Francine York, Booth Colman and Richard Basehart.
When was Time Travelers released?
Time Travelers was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.