The Poof Point (2001): cast, story & where to watch

2001 · Film · ★ 5.3

The Poof Point poster

Released in 2001, The Poof Point is a comedy, family and tv movie film directed by Neal Israel, running about 79 minutes. “A time travel experiment has gone wrong!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. This is a movie about two scientists who invent a time machine. A critical part falls out of the time machine before they get into it to test it. Nothing seems to happen at first, but when they wake up the next day they are regressing in age (physically and mentally).

Who’s in it. The Poof Point stars Tahj Mowry as Eddie Ballard, Dawnn Lewis as Marigold Ballard, Raquel Lee as Marie Ballard and Mark Curry as Norton Ballard, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The Poof Point has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Poof Point page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Poof Point tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Poof Point (2001)?
In US, The Poof Point is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Poof Point worth watching?
The Poof Point holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Poof Point?
The Poof Point stars Tahj Mowry, Dawnn Lewis, Raquel Lee, Mark Curry and Raquel Lee.
When was The Poof Point released?
The Poof Point was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.