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Things to Come

Movie
1936
1h 40m
NR
English
Drama, Science Fiction
User Score: 
6.4
Critic Score: 
88
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The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.
Things to Come Poster

Things to Come

NR
Movie
1936
1h 40m
English
Drama, Science Fiction
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.
Rating
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6.4
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Things to Come (1936) on IMDb
CRITIC SCORE
88

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Raymond Massey
John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward Chapman
Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passwort...
Margaretta Scott
Roxana / Rowena
Cedric Hardwicke
Theotocopulos
Maurice Braddell
Dr. Harding
Sophie Stewart
Mrs. Cabal
Derrick De Marney
Richard Gordon
Ann Todd
Mary Gordon
Pearl Argyle
Catherine Cabal
Kenneth Villiers
Maurice Passworthy
Ivan Brandt
Morden Mitani
Anne McLaren
The Child
Patricia Hilliard
Janet Gordon
Charles Carson
Great Grandfather
Patrick Barr
World Transport Official (uncredite...
Noel Brophy
Irishman (uncredited)
John Clements
The Airman (uncredited)
Anthony Holles
Simon Burton (uncredited)
Allan Jeayes
Mr. Cabal (uncredited)
Pickles Livingston
Horrie Passworthy (uncredited)
George Sanders
Celestial Body (uncredited)
Abraham Sofaer
The Jew (uncredited)
TerryThomas
Man of the Future (uncredited)
Written By: H.G. Wells (Novel)

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soonertbone says...
one year ago
Some squandered potential here: the premise (which I assume comes from Wells) of a world war so catastrophic that it dramatically reshapes future history is intrinsically interesting to me. And some of the filmmaking here recalls the editing techniques of the early Soviets in a way that thrills and fits the subject material. Unfortunately, the acting and screenwriting are pretty bland and forgettable across the board--British films of the era continue to disappoint me.
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moonkodi says...
3 years ago
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[spoiler] A lot happens. World war. Biological warfare disease. Totalitarian dictatorship. And finally a technocratic utopia. In all scenarios we learn all societies succumb to the human nature of conquest in some way. Is the movie relevant today? Consider something like biotech. The intention is to make the rich richer by controlling that emerging market from inception and creating the demand, as well enabling population surveillance. This is under the guise of progress and protection of some sort.[/spoiler] The movie lacks depth in order to jump through timeline plot to tell the story, but it's understandable and I don't mind. I can see the story structure being a problem for some, and some timelines did drag on more than others. But the movie is ahead of it's time. It looks good and is imaginative.
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leeb1976 says...
7 years ago
I watched the colour version of this on a boring flight home! The predictions of a devastated world didn't come true. But, bearing in mind this was made in 1936, some of the future technology like flat screens, tablets and watch phones were pretty spot on. More accurate than some films made decades later. If you like old sci-fi films, it's worth giving this a go. I did find the first part a little slow, though.
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Jaitower
7/10  one year ago
From its striking beginning to its conclusion, the movie transports us to an intriguing array of worlds, each more fascinating than the last. [spoiler] The first third is filled with commentary about the possibility of a mass bombing wiping London off the map, a disaster that is quickly foreseen. Th More
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CinemaSerf
2 years ago
This is a rather fanciful adaptation of the HG Wells tale. Mankind is all but obliterated by war; reduced to tribal existences - under the overly theatrical leadership of Ralph Richardson and Margaretta Scott - fighting plague, tyranny and the elements. Then they encounter Daniel Massey ("John Cabal More
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