Things to Come
"The future is here!"
Originally released in 1936. Things to Come is a drama/science fiction film. directed by William Cameron Menzies.
Starring Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, and Ralph Richardson
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 31, 1936
89 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (209 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raymond Massey
as John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward Chapman
as Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
Ralph Richardson
as The Boss
Margaretta Scott
as Roxana / Rowena
Cedric Hardwicke
as Theotocopulos
Maurice Braddell
as Dr. Harding
Sophie Stewart
as Mrs. Cabal
Derrick De Marney
as Richard Gordon
Ann Todd
as Mary Gordon
Pearl Argyle
as Catherine Cabal
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- London Films Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Things to Come about?
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.
Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
How long is Things to Come?
Things to Come has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Things to Come released?
Things to Come was released on March 31, 1936 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Things to Come?
The main cast of Things to Come includes Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Margaretta Scott, Cedric Hardwicke.
Is Things to Come worth watching?
Things to Come has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 209 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.