The Time Machine movie poster

The Time Machine

1960 · 1h 43m · Released

G Thriller, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Romance

A Victorian Englishman travels to the far future and finds that humanity has divided into two hostile species.

Read the book by H. G. Wells

Ratings

Based on audience scores
7.4 The Movie Database
N/A IMDb
N/A Rotten Tomatoes
N/A Metacritic

Where to stream The Time Machine

Not on a subscription service in the United States yet. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.

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Trailers and promos

The Time Machine 1971 re-release TV trailer
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Top cast and crew

George Pal Director
Rod Taylor H. George Wells
Alan Young David Filby / James Filby
Yvette Mimieux Weena
Sebastian Cabot Dr. Philip Hilyer
Tom Helmore Anthony Bridewell
Whit Bissell Walter Kemp
Doris Lloyd Mrs. Watchett
BB Bob Barran Eloi Man (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions about The Time Machine

Where can I watch The Time Machine in the United States?

The Time Machine is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

What are the ratings for The Time Machine?

The Time Machine scores 7.4 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in The Time Machine?

The Time Machine stars Rod Taylor, Alan Young, Yvette Mimieux, Sebastian Cabot, and Tom Helmore. George Pal is the director.

How long is The Time Machine?

The Time Machine runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).

When did The Time Machine come out?

The Time Machine was released on May 25, 1960.

Which studio made The Time Machine?

The Time Machine was produced by Galaxy Films Inc., George Pal Productions, and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.

What was the budget for The Time Machine?

The Time Machine was made on a budget of $750,000.

How much did The Time Machine make at the box office?

The Time Machine grossed $5,902 worldwide, against a budget of $750,000.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.

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