The Masters of Time (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1982, The Masters of Time is a drama, adventure, family and mystery film directed by René Laloux, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. On planet Perdide, an attack of giant hornets leaves Piel – a young boy – alone in a wrecked car with his dying father. A mayday message reaches their friend Jaffar, an adventurer travelling through space. On board Jaffar’s shuttle are the renegade Prince Matton, his fiancée, and Silbad who knows the planet Perdide well. Thus begins an incredible race across space to save Piel.
Who’s in it. The Masters of Time stars Jean Valmont as Jaffar (voice), Michel Elias as Silbad (voice), Frédéric Legros as Piel (voice) and Yves-Marie Maurin as Matton (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Masters of Time has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Masters of Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Masters of Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Masters of Time (1982)?
- In IN, The Masters of Time is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Masters of Time worth watching?
- The Masters of Time holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Masters of Time?
- The Masters of Time stars Jean Valmont, Michel Elias, Frédéric Legros, Yves-Marie Maurin and Monique Thierry.
- When was The Masters of Time released?
- The Masters of Time was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.