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Time After Time

Seen it?

1979 | 112 min | Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Science Fiction, Thriller

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest, despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and sci-fi fans. If you loved Star Trek, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Funny with heart, tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1979: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    87% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    1 win and 0 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $13 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 115K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Nicholas Meyer

  • Malcolm McDowellH. G. Wells
  • David WarnerJack the Ripper - John Leslie Stevenson
  • Mary SteenburgenAmy Robbins
  • Charles CioffiLt. Mitchell
  • Kent WilliamsAssistant
  • Andonia KatsarosMrs. Turner
  • Patti D'ArbanvilleShirley
  • James GarrettEdwards
  • Keith McConnellHarding
  • Leo LewisRichardson