The Time Machine (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2002, The Time Machine is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Simon Wells, running about 96 minutes. “The greatest adventure THROUGH all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds mankind divided into two warring races.
Who’s in it. The Time Machine stars Guy Pearce as Alexander Hartdegen, Samantha Mumba as Mara, Omero Mumba as Kalen and Jeremy Irons as Über-Morlock, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Time Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $123.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Time Machine page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Time Machine tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Time Machine (2002)?
- In US, The Time Machine is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Time Machine worth watching?
- The Time Machine holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Time Machine?
- The Time Machine stars Guy Pearce, Samantha Mumba, Omero Mumba, Jeremy Irons and Sienna Guillory.
- When was The Time Machine released?
- The Time Machine was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.