The Past Tense (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2020, The Past Tense is a comedy and science fiction film directed by William Conrad, running about 66 minutes. “Time travel costs money... Rooney wants it back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. James Moore is on the verge of a breakthrough, time travel. But time travel doesn't come cheap, and the bank won't help - so James turns to loan shark Rooney Wagner for help. Now, Rooney wants his money and there's none to give.
Who’s in it. The Past Tense stars Dan Bertolini as Rooney Wagner, Steve Kasan as Will, Darrin Drugan as Milt and Phi Huynh as Jay, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Past Tense 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 The Past Tense page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Past Tense tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Past Tense (2020)?
- In US, The Past Tense is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Past Tense worth watching?
- The Past Tense holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and science fiction. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Past Tense?
- The Past Tense stars Dan Bertolini, Steve Kasan, Darrin Drugan, Phi Huynh and Tazito Garcia.
- When was The Past Tense released?
- The Past Tense was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.