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Rewind (2013): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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Rewind is a 2013 sci-fi film directed by Jack Bender, starring Shane McRae as Shaun Knox, Kenneth Welsh and Kristi Angus. It runs 1 hour 16 minutes. Buy it on Fandango At Home.

Rewind (2013) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 16m (76 min)
Director
Jack Bender
Genre
Sci-Fi
Original language
English
Studio
UCP
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rewind About?

The premise of Rewind without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A team of military operatives and scientists utilize experimental time travel technology to journey into the past. Their mission is to prevent a catastrophic terrorist attack and reshape the future. Originally produced as a feature-length pilot for a television series, it was released as a made-for-TV movie.

Where to watch

Where to Watch Rewind

Buy it from Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Rewind Cast & Characters

Shane McRae leads the cast as Shaun Knox, with Kenneth Welsh as President and Kristi Angus as Local News Anchor. Directed by Jack Bender; 24 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Rewind Plot Summary

What happens in Rewind from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In Midtown, New York, a tense countdown unfolds around a white van concealing a nuclear threat that could trigger catastrophic fallout for millions. At the heart of the crisis is Shaun Knox [Shane McRae], a determined figure whose every move seems shadowed by the possibility that a Nobel Prize–winning scientist might be somehow involved. A roomful of questions, redacted information, and a stubborn silence puts Shaun face-to-face with a man who refuses to reveal the needed code, leaving the authorities to wonder what leverage can break the stalemate.

Full summary

The whole story of Rewind, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rewind?

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 the police officer who imprisons himself with the scientist?

Cars

Cars in Rewind

19 cars on screen, including the 1931 Ford Model A and the 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV.

All 19 cars
  • 1931 Ford Model A in Rewind 1931 Ford Model A Important role
  • 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV in Rewind 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe PPV Minor role
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Rewind 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • Ford Model A in Rewind Ford Model A Minor role
Details

Rewind Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Rewind: Mudando o Futuro” and “Zamanı Geri Sar”.

Also known as
  • Rewind: Mudando o Futuro
  • Zamanı Geri Sar
  • Droga w przeszłość
  • Smyčka času
  • Mission : Retour vers le passé
  • 矫正未来
  • Mudando o Futuro
  • Újrajátszás

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FAQ

Rewind FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Rewind, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rewind?

Rewind runs 1 hour 16 minutes (76 minutes).

When was Rewind released?

Rewind was released on August 26, 2013.

Who directed Rewind?

Rewind was directed by Jack Bender.

More films by Jack Bender

Who is in the cast of Rewind?

Rewind stars Shane McRae as Shaun Knox, Kenneth Welsh as President and Kristi Angus as Local News Anchor, among 24 credited actors.

Where can I watch Rewind?

In the US, Rewind is available to buy on Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does Rewind have a post-credit scene?

No. Rewind has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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