Things to Come 1936
“The future is here!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Networks
- London Films Productions, United Artists
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel
What is Things to Come?
Things to Come is a 1936 British science fiction film produced by Alexander Korda, directed by William Cameron Menzies, and written by H. G.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1936
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 31, 1936
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- London Films Productions, United Artists
- Genres
- Drama, Science Fiction
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.4/10 from 234 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~100 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- London Films Productions, United Artists
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Overview
Things to Come is a 1936 British science fiction film produced by Alexander Korda, directed by William Cameron Menzies, and written by H. G. Wells. The film is a loose adaptation of Wells' book The Shape of Things to Come and belongs to the drama and science fiction genres. The story of a century follows a decades-long second World War that leaves plague and anarchy in its wake. Following this devastation, a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel. The film stars Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Margaretta Scott, and Cedric Hardwicke. It was released in the United States on April 17, 1936, and has a runtime of one hour and forty minutes.
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“A gripping exploration of drama and science fiction that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Where can I stream or watch Things to Come online?
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Is Things to Come worth watching?
Things to Come holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 234 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Science Fiction for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Things to Come and when was it released?
Things to Come is a feature film with a runtime of 100 minutes. It was released in 1936. Release status: Released.
Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
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