The Day Time Ended (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3.6
Released in 1980, The Day Time Ended is an adventure, horror and science fiction film directed by John "Bud" Cardos, running about 79 minutes. “Their lives became a living hell...When past, present and future collided!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A small family relocates to the Sonoran Desert, to be closer to the grandparents of the family. Though there are news reports of a spectacular triple supernova, and the young granddaughter has seen a glowing alien construction behind the barn, the family is at ease until, one night, a UFO soars over head and appears to land in the nearby hills. Apparently, the triple supernova has opened a rift in space and time.
Who’s in it. The Day Time Ended stars Jim Davis as Grant Williams, Christopher Mitchum as Richard, Dorothy Malone as Ana Williams and Marcy Lafferty as Beth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.6/10, The Day Time Ended has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Day Time Ended page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Day Time Ended tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Day Time Ended (1980)?
- In US, The Day Time Ended is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Day Time Ended worth watching?
- The Day Time Ended holds an audience score of 3.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Day Time Ended?
- The Day Time Ended stars Jim Davis, Christopher Mitchum, Dorothy Malone, Marcy Lafferty and Natasha Ryan.
- When was The Day Time Ended released?
- The Day Time Ended was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.