---
title: "Things to Come"
year: 1936
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/things-to-come-1936"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 3596
imdb_id: "tt0028358"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 234
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Things to Come (1936) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/things-to-come-1936

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Artiflix | Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | None | Amazon Video, BFI Player, Apple TV Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, FlixFling, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Beamafilm |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: William Cameron Menzies
- **Networks / Studios**: London Films Productions, United Artists

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Raymond Massey** as *John Cabal / Oswald Cabal*
- **Edward Chapman** as *Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy*
- **Ralph Richardson** as *The Boss*
- **Margaretta Scott** as *Roxana / Rowena*
- **Cedric Hardwicke** as *Theotocopulos*
- **Maurice Braddell** as *Dr. Harding*
- **Sophie Stewart** as *Mrs. Cabal*
- **Derrick De Marney** as *Richard Gordon*
- **Ann Todd** as *Mary Gordon*
- **Pearl Argyle** as *Catherine Cabal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Things to Come online?
Things to Come is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, Fandor Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: 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.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come was directed by William Cameron Menzies.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Things to Come — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3596)
- [Things to Come (1936) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0028358/fullcredits/)
- [다가올 세상 - 위키백과 한국어](https://ko.wikipedia.org/wiki/%EC%9C%84%ED%82%A4%EB%B0%B1%EA%B3%BC:%EB%8C%80%EB%AC%B8)
- [Things to Come - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_to_Come)
- [Things to Come (1936) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/3596-things-to-come/cast)
- [Things to Come - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Things_to_Come)

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