A Hitch in Time (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, A Hitch in Time is a family and science fiction film directed by Jan Darnley-Smith, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Two children help an eccentric professor test his new time machine.
Who’s in it. A Hitch in Time stars Michael McVey as Paul Gibson, Pheona McLellan as Fiona Hatton-Jones, Patrick Troughton as Professor Wagstaff and Jeff Rawle as Sniffy Kemp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, A Hitch in Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on BFI Player Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Hitch in Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Hitch in Time tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Hitch in Time (1978)?
- In US, A Hitch in Time is available to stream on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Hitch in Time worth watching?
- A Hitch in Time holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Hitch in Time?
- A Hitch in Time stars Michael McVey, Pheona McLellan, Patrick Troughton, Jeff Rawle and Sorcha Cusack.
- When was A Hitch in Time released?
- A Hitch in Time was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.