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A Wrinkle in Time 2003

“To rescue their father, they must save the universe.”

Status
Released
Runtime
128 minutes
Director
John Kent Harrison
Networks
BLT Productions, Dimension Television, Fireworks Entertainment
Where to Stream
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video
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What is A Wrinkle in Time?

A Wrinkle in Time is a television fantasy film that premiered in the United States on May 10, 2004. Directed by John Kent Harrison, the production was a collaboration between Canada and the United States.

Type
Film
Year
2003
Status
Released
Runtime
128 minutes
Release date
Apr 25, 2003
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America, Canada
Studios
BLT Productions, Dimension Television, Fireworks Entertainment
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction, Family, TV Movie
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 6.3/10 from 54 votes
Episode runtime
~128 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
BLT Productions, Dimension Television, Fireworks Entertainment
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A Wrinkle in Time is a television fantasy film that premiered in the United States on May 10, 2004. Directed by John Kent Harrison, the production was a collaboration between Canada and the United States. The screenplay was written by Susan Shilliday and is based on the 1962 novel of the same name by author Madeleine L'Engle. The film is classified within the drama, science fiction, and family genres and has a runtime of two hours and eight minutes. The plot follows characters Meg and Charles Wallace as they search for their father, who disappeared while participating in a government experiment. To locate him, they are aided by a character named Calvin and three other women. Their journey takes them across the universe to a location described as being unlike any other. The film serves as an adaptation of L'Engle's original literary work, focusing on the siblings' efforts to rescue their father while also working to save the universe.

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“Siblings embark on an interdimensional journey to rescue their missing father from a mysterious government experiment.”

Reasons to watch
  • Features an ambitious narrative centered on a cross-universal rescue mission.
  • Explores complex themes involving gifted youths and mysterious scientific phenomena.
  • Provides a unique historical perspective as the first screen adaptation of the source material.
Keep in mind
  • The production has historically faced criticism regarding its faithfulness to the original source material.

Watch it if you are interested in exploring the first television adaptation of this classic literary work.

This television movie maintains a dramatic and family-oriented tone with a runtime of two hours and eight minutes.

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Is this film worth watching?

The film is recommended for viewers interested in the history of screen adaptations of the 1963 book.

How long is the movie?

The film has a total runtime of two hours and eight minutes.

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Is this a series or a movie?

This production is a television movie that was released in 2004.

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