A Wrinkle in Time (2003): Cast & Plot
A Wrinkle in Time is a 2003 sci-fi drama directed by John Kent Harrison, starring Sarah-Jane Redmond as Dr. Dana Murry, Katie Stuart and Munro Chambers. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- John Kent Harrison
- Original language
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English - Studio
- BLT Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Wrinkle in Time About?
The premise of A Wrinkle in Time without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
To rescue their missing father, Meg Murry and her brother Charles Wallace join Calvin O'Keefe and three mysterious women who guide them across strange dimensions. Their search, sparked by his disappearance during a government experiment, takes them to otherworldly realms and ultimately forces them to save the universe.
A Wrinkle in Time Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female misfit
- child protagonist
- missing scientist
- twins
- mind control
- coven of good witches
- good versus evil
- supernatural power
- space travel
- psychic power
- based on novel
- close up of ear
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- close up of eye
- epic journey
- benevolent monster
- telepathy
- mother daughter relationship
- father daughter relationship
- missing father
- sister rescues brother
- daughter rescues father
- love interest
- love conquers all
- brainwashing
- fascist society
- orwellian society
- another world
- lovecraftian monster
- chewbacca type creature
- bad teacher
- school counselor
- school problems
- boy genius
- little boy
- good witch
- guardian angel
- red eyes
- possessed by evil
- telekinesis
- omnipotent villain
- evil trickster
- bullied at school
- abusive mother
- fortune teller
- speaking in quotes
- reference to martin luther king jr.
- reference to mother teresa
- reference to mahatma gandhi
- fibonacci sequence
- talking back to teacher
A Wrinkle in Time Cast & Characters
Sarah-Jane Redmond leads the cast as Dr. Dana Murry, with Katie Stuart as Meg Murry and Munro Chambers as Sandy Murry. Directed by John Kent Harrison; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Kent Harrison
- Sarah-Jane Redmond as Dr. Dana Murry
- Katie Stuart as Meg Murry
- Munro Chambers as Sandy Murry
- David Dorfman as Charles Wallace Murry
Also Starring in A Wrinkle in Time
· 9 more- Gregory Smith Calvin O'Keefe
- Chris Potter Dr. Jack Murry
- Alfre Woodard Mrs. Whatsit
- Alison Elliott Mrs. Who
- Kate Nelligan Mrs. Which
- Sean Cullen Happy Medium
- Kyle Secor The Man With Red Eyes
- Noel Fisher 16 Year Old "IT" Boy
- Anita Adams Billy's Mom
More from John Kent Harrison
More films directed by John Kent Harrison: Anne of Green Gables: Fire & Dew, Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars, Anne of Green Gables and Change of Plans.
A Wrinkle in Time Plot Summary
What happens in A Wrinkle in Time from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Meg Murry is having a difficult time. Her father, astrophysicist Dr. Jack Murry, has mysteriously disappeared. Her youngest brother, Charles Wallace, a genius, is teased and belittled and thought to be stupid because he does not talk to anyone but family. Meg does not get along with her peers, teachers, her 10-year-old twin brothers, or even with herself.
Full summary
The whole story of A Wrinkle in Time, scene by scene
A Wrinkle in Time Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Wrinkle in Time.
How Well Do You Know A Wrinkle in Time?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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What is the name of Meg's astrophysicist father?
Cars in A Wrinkle in Time
4 cars on screen, including the 1997 Pontiac Trans Sport and the 2003 Lincoln Town Car.
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1997 Pontiac Trans Sport Important role -
2003 Lincoln Town Car Minor role -
2000 Chevrolet Cavalier Background role -
1993 Ford Explorer Background role
A Wrinkle in Time Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Viaggio nel mondo che non c'è” and “Gefangene der Zeit”.
- Also known as
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- Viaggio nel mondo che non c'è
- Gefangene der Zeit
- Скачок во времени
- Uma Dobra no Tempo
- Nếp Gấp Thời Gian
- Les aventuriers des mondes fantastiques
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A Wrinkle in Time FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Wrinkle in Time, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Wrinkle in Time?
A Wrinkle in Time runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was A Wrinkle in Time released?
A Wrinkle in Time was released on April 25, 2003.
Who directed A Wrinkle in Time?
A Wrinkle in Time was directed by John Kent Harrison.
More films by John Kent Harrison Who is in the cast of A Wrinkle in Time?
A Wrinkle in Time stars Sarah-Jane Redmond as Dr. Dana Murry, Katie Stuart as Meg Murry and Munro Chambers as Sandy Murry, among 13 credited actors.
Does A Wrinkle in Time have a post-credit scene?
No. A Wrinkle in Time has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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