The People That Time Forgot (1977): cast, story & where to watch

1977 · Film · ★ 5.4

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Released in 1977, The People That Time Forgot is a fantasy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Kevin Connor, running about 90 minutes. “FIRST 'The Land That Time Forgot'. THEN 'At The Earth's Core'. NOW a fantastic incredible world of savage mystery...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Major Ben McBride organizes a mission to the Antarctic wastes to search for his friend who has been missing in the region for several years. McBride's party find themselves in a world populated by primitive warriors and terrifying prehistoric creatures, all of whom they must evade in order to get back safely

Who’s in it. The People That Time Forgot stars Patrick Wayne as Ben McBride, Doug McClure as Browen Tyler, Sarah Douglas as Charly and Dana Gillespie as Ajor, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The People That Time Forgot has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The People That Time Forgot page.

If you liked it. Fans of The People That Time Forgot tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The People That Time Forgot (1977)?
In US, The People That Time Forgot is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The People That Time Forgot worth watching?
The People That Time Forgot holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The People That Time Forgot?
The People That Time Forgot stars Patrick Wayne, Doug McClure, Sarah Douglas, Dana Gillespie and Thorley Walters.
When was The People That Time Forgot released?
The People That Time Forgot was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.