Timeline (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2003, Timeline is an action, adventure and science fiction film directed by Richard Donner, running about 116 minutes. “They had to travel into the past to save the future” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of archaeological students become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve their professor. The group must survive in 14th century France long enough to be rescued.
Who’s in it. Timeline stars Paul Walker as Chris Johnston, Frances O'Connor as Kate Ericson, Gerard Butler as Andre Marek and Billy Connolly as Professor E.A. Johnston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Timeline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $43.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus 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 Timeline page.
If you liked it. Fans of Timeline 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 Timeline (2003)?
- In US, Timeline is available to stream on MGM Plus, 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 Timeline worth watching?
- Timeline holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Timeline?
- Timeline stars Paul Walker, Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler, Billy Connolly and David Thewlis.
- When was Timeline released?
- Timeline was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.