Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Adventure thriller

The Time Machine (1960): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

The Time Machine (1960) movie poster

The Time Machine is a 1960 adventure thriller directed by George Pal, starring Whit Bissell, Rod Taylor and Paul Frees. It is based on The Time Machine by H. G. Wells. It runs 1 hour 43 minutes and earned $5,902 worldwide. It won 1 Oscar, including Special Effects. Critics gave it 67 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$5.9K
Oscar won
1
Metascore
67
Loading streaming availability…
The Time Machine (1960) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 43m (103 min)
Director
George Pal
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Time Machine About?

The premise of The Time Machine without spoilers, adapted from The Time Machine by H. G. Wells.

Driven by a personal tragedy, inventor Alexander Hartdegen creates a time machine in a desperate attempt to challenge the constraints of time. His journey propels him 800,000 years into the future, revealing a startlingly altered Earth. Humanity has fractured into distinct groups—evolved creatures who hunt and those who are hunted—forcing him to confront a future far removed from his own and question the consequences of tampering with time.

Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

The Time Machine Cast

Whit Bissell leads the cast, with Rod Taylor and Paul Frees. Directed by George Pal; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from George Pal

More films directed by George Pal: 7 Faces of Dr. Lao, The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm, Atlantis: The Lost Continent and Tom Thumb.

Full filmography
Ratings

The Time Machine Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Time Machine 67 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Time Machine Box Office

The Time Machine grossed $5,902 worldwide.

1960 box office

Worldwide gross

$5.9K

International
$5.9K
Awards

The Time Machine Awards & Nominations

The Time Machine won 1 Oscar, including Special Effects.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Videos

The Time Machine Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Time Machine.

The Time Machine 1971 re-release TV trailer
Cars

Cars in The Time Machine

7 cars on screen, including the 1914 Renault 12CV Coupé Landaulet and the 1954 Ford Mainline.

All 7 cars
  • 1914 Renault 12CV Coupé Landaulet in The Time Machine 1914 Renault 12CV Coupé Landaulet Minor role
  • 1954 Ford Mainline in The Time Machine 1954 Ford Mainline Background role
  • 1957 Ford Thunderbird in The Time Machine 1957 Ford Thunderbird Background role
  • 1958 Ford Thunderbird in The Time Machine 1958 Ford Thunderbird Background role
Details

The Time Machine Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “H. G. Wells' The Time Machine” and “A Máquina do Tempo”.

Also known as
  • H. G. Wells' The Time Machine
  • A Máquina do Tempo
  • La machine à explorer le temps
  • El tiempo en sus manos
  • The (1960)
  • Die Zeitmaschine
  • L'uomo che visse nel futuro
  • Машина времени
  • Η μηχανή του Χρόνου
  • Stroj času
  • 时空大挪移
  • Az Időgép
+16 more
  • מכונת הזמן
  • Wehikuł czasu
  • Rædselsrejsen
  • 타임 머신
  • La màquina del temps
  • Zaman Makinası
  • Tidmaskinen
  • Машината на времето
  • 時空大挪移
  • Aikakone
  • La máquina del tiempo
  • Vremenski stroj
  • タイム・マシン 80万年後の世界へ
  • เดอะ ไทม์ แมชชีน
  • Машина часу
  • Mașinăria timpului

Seen The Time Machine?

FAQ

The Time Machine FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Time Machine, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Time Machine?

The Time Machine runs 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

When was The Time Machine released?

The Time Machine was released on July 22, 1960.

Who directed The Time Machine?

The Time Machine was directed by George Pal.

More films by George Pal

Who is in the cast of The Time Machine?

The Time Machine stars Whit Bissell, Rod Taylor and Paul Frees, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Time Machine make at the box office?

The Time Machine grossed $5,902 worldwide.

How is The Time Machine rated?

The Time Machine has 67 on Metacritic and 74% on TMDB.

Is The Time Machine based on a book?

Yes. The Time Machine is adapted from The Time Machine by H. G. Wells.

What awards did The Time Machine win?

The Time Machine won 1 award from 1 nomination, including Special Effects at the Oscars 1961.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app