The Time Machine (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1960, The Time Machine is a thriller, fantasy, adventure and romance film directed by George Pal, running about 103 minutes. “You Will Orbit into the Fantastic Future!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species.
Who’s in it. The Time Machine stars Rod Taylor as H. George Wells, Alan Young as David Filby / James Filby, Yvette Mimieux as Weena and Sebastian Cabot as Dr. Philip Hilyer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Time Machine has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Time Machine (1960)?
- In US, The Time Machine is available to 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 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy, adventure and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Time Machine?
- The Time Machine stars Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot and Tom Helmore.
- When was The Time Machine released?
- The Time Machine was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.