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Time Changer (2002): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Time Changer is a 2002 sci-fi drama directed by Rich Christiano, starring D. David Morin, Gavin MacLeod and Hal Linden. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide on a $825,000 budget. Critics gave it 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10. Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
worldwide gross
$1.3M
Metascore
26
budget
$825K
Time Changer (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Rich Christiano
Genres
Sci-Fi , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$825K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Time Changer About?

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

Professor Morin, a respected biblical scholar, is unexpectedly transported far into the future due to his research. He finds himself confronting the unforeseen repercussions of his work, and witnesses a world dramatically shaped by his discoveries. This journey prompts a profound examination of the intersection between faith, scientific advancement, and the enduring questions of humanity.

Time Changer Themes & Keywords

· 35 tags
  • time machine
  • time travel
  • bible
  • christianity
  • morality
  • christian film
  • christian
  • 1890s
  • professor
  • seminary
  • theology
  • fish out of water
+23 more
  • ethics
  • time travel sci fi
  • librarian
  • library
  • diner
  • laundromat
  • inventor
  • tea
  • money
  • marbles
  • manuscript
  • hymn
  • hotel room
  • hot dog
  • clothing store
  • church
  • preaching
  • preacher
  • zealot
  • christian propaganda
  • christian god
  • biblical scholar
  • religion
Where to watch

Where to Watch Time Changer

Stream it on Fawesome and Hoopla, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Time Changer Cast

D. David Morin leads the cast, with Gavin MacLeod and Hal Linden. Directed by Rich Christiano.

Ratings

Time Changer Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Time Changer 26 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

Plot

Time Changer Plot Summary

What happens in Time Changer from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As the year 1890 began, Russell Carlisle (D. David Morin), a dedicated Bible professor, found himself facing a significant moral quandary. When he reprimanded a young boy named Roger for stealing marbles from his neighbor, Carlisle’s sense of justice was ignited. He determined that Roger must not only return the stolen items but also sincerely apologize. Yet, when Roger hurriedly escaped, Carlisle couldn’t shake the notion that this encounter illustrated a larger societal issue: the urgent need to reconnect with the teachings of Christ in an increasingly secular world. His manuscript, which was on the verge of receiving unanimous approval from the board at Grace Bible Seminary, promised to revolutionize moral instruction, yet detached from the teachings of Jesus.

Full summary

The whole story of Time Changer, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Box office

Time Changer Box Office & Budget

Time Changer grossed $1.3 million worldwide on a $825,000 budget, 1.6 times what it cost.

2002 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

1.6× its budget

US & Canada
$1.3M
Budget
$825K
Videos

Time Changer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Time Changer.

Time Changer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Time Changer?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What year does the main character Russell Carlisle find himself in after using the time machine?

Cars

Cars in Time Changer

22 cars on screen, including the 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon and the 1995 Buick Riviera.

All 22 cars
  • 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon in Time Changer 1995 Dodge Ram Wagon Minor role
  • 1995 Buick Riviera in Time Changer 1995 Buick Riviera Background role
  • 1993 Dodge Intrepid in Time Changer 1993 Dodge Intrepid Background role
  • 2001 Ford Crown Victoria in Time Changer 2001 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Details

Time Changer Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Die Zeitreise - Ein Blick in die Zukunft ändert alles” and “El que cambia los tiempos”.

Also known as
  • Die Zeitreise - Ein Blick in die Zukunft ändert alles
  • El que cambia los tiempos
  • זמן משתנה
  • A Jornada: Uma Viagem Pelo Tempo
  • Die Zeitreise
  • Η ΑΛΛΑΓΗ ΤΩΝ ΚΑΙΡΩΝ
  • Изменяющий время
  • 타임 체인저
  • 时间改变者

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FAQ

Time Changer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Time Changer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Time Changer?

Time Changer runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Time Changer released?

Time Changer was released on October 25, 2002.

Who directed Time Changer?

Time Changer was directed by Rich Christiano.

More films by Rich Christiano

Who is in the cast of Time Changer?

Time Changer stars D. David Morin, Gavin MacLeod and Hal Linden.

Where can I watch Time Changer?

In the US, Time Changer is streaming on Fawesome, Hoopla and Plex and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Time Changer make at the box office?

Time Changer grossed $1.3 million worldwide on a budget of $825,000.

How is Time Changer rated?

Time Changer has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 26 on Metacritic and 55% on TMDB.

Does Time Changer have a post-credit scene?

No. Time Changer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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