Hot Tub Time Machine (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2010, Hot Tub Time Machine is a comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Steve Pink, running about 101 minutes. “Kick some serious past!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party animal, Craig is a henpecked husband, and Jacob does nothing but play video games in his basement. But they get a chance to brighten their future by changing their past after a night of heavy drinking in a ski-resort hot tub results in their waking up in 1986.

Who’s in it. Hot Tub Time Machine stars John Cusack as Adam, Lizzy Caplan as April, Rob Corddry as Lou and Craig Robinson as Nick, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hot Tub Time Machine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $64.8M at the box office.

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 Hot Tub Time Machine page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hot Tub Time Machine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hot Tub Time Machine (2010)?
In US, Hot Tub 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 Hot Tub Time Machine worth watching?
Hot Tub Time Machine holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Hot Tub Time Machine?
Hot Tub Time Machine stars John Cusack, Lizzy Caplan, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke.
When was Hot Tub Time Machine released?
Hot Tub Time Machine was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.