How to Build a Time Machine (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 2016, How to Build a Time Machine is a documentary film directed by Jay Cheel, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Focuses on two subjects in particular: Rob Niosi, who has spent many years building a full-scale replica of the prop from the 1960 film The Time Machine, and physicist Ronald L. Mallett, who has dedicated his life to researching the scientific possibility of time travel.
Who’s in it. How to Build a Time Machine stars Ronald Mallett as Self, Robert Niosi as Self, Bob Burns as Self and Bob Burns as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, How to Build a Time Machine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Build a Time Machine page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Build a Time Machine (2016)?
- In US, How to Build a Time Machine is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is How to Build a Time Machine worth watching?
- How to Build a Time Machine holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in How to Build a Time Machine?
- How to Build a Time Machine stars Ronald Mallett, Robert Niosi, Bob Burns, Bob Burns and Don Coleman.
- When was How to Build a Time Machine released?
- How to Build a Time Machine was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.