Time After Time

Time After Time

H.G. Wells Races Through Time To Catch Jack The Ripper!

Directed by Nicholas Meyer

Produced by Orion Pictures

1979112 min6.8 / 10

A playful time-travel thriller that balances adventure and suspense with period charm and romantic tension as H.G. Wells chases a historical killer across centuries.

Writer H. G. Wells pursues Jack the Ripper to modern day San Francisco after the infamous serial killer steals his time machine to escape the 19th century.

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  • Is Time After Time scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Time After Time sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is Time After Time easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Is Time After Time violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Does Time After Time end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity73

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Surprise59

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Love60

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