The Time Machine (2002)
A heartbroken inventor journeys 800,000 years into humanity's future, finding a world of epic, warring races.
Hoping to alter the events of the past, a 19th-century inventor instead travels 800,000 years into the future, where he finds mankind divided into two warring races.
How intense is The Time Machine?
The Time Machine is mildly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Time Machine feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspensefulpulpy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Time Machine
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Is The Time Machine for you?
Is The Time Machine scary?
Only a little. The Time Machine has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Time Machine gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Time Machine sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Time Machine OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Time Machine?
The Time Machine runs 1h 36m.
Where can I stream The Time Machine?
The Time Machine is streaming on MGM+ and YouTube (free).
Does The Time Machine have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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