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Poster for Things to Come

Things to Come

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1936 | 100 min | Drama, Science Fiction

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for sci-fi fans. If you loved Planet of the Apes or Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1936: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 71K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by William Cameron Menzies

  • Raymond MasseyJohn Cabal / Oswald Cabal
  • Edward ChapmanPippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
  • Ralph RichardsonThe Boss
  • Margaretta ScottRoxana / Rowena
  • Cedric HardwickeTheotocopulos
  • Maurice BraddellDr. Harding
  • Sophie StewartMrs. Cabal
  • Derrick De MarneyRichard Gordon
  • Ann ToddMary Gordon
  • Pearl ArgyleCatherine Cabal