The Time Machine
2002 · 96 min · Director: Simon Wells, Simon Wells
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Based on the classic sci-fi novel by H.G. Wells, scientist and inventor, Alexander Hartdegen, is determined to prove that time travel is possible. His determination is turned to desperation by a personal tragedy that now drives him to want to change the past. Testing his theories with a time machine of his own invention, Hartdegen is hurtled 800,000 years into the future, where he discovers that mankind has divided into the hunter - and the hunted.
Emotional fingerprint
The Time Machine (2002) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Awe 30%, Excitement 25%, Sadness 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
- Awe30%
- Excitement25%
- Sadness20%
- Fear15%
- Curiosity10%
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Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Awe, Excitement, Sadness. Genres: Adventure, Action, Sci-Fi. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Awe, Excitement and Sadness. Its IMDb rating of 6.0/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 61/100.
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Emotional journey
- Tension
- Curiosity
- Sadness
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Curiosity
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Tension | Curiosity | Sadness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 2′ | Curiosity | 36 % | 9 % | 27 % | 6 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 7′ | Love | 53 % | 25 % | 20 % | 23 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 12′ | Sadness | 70 % | 47 % | 25 % | 51 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Curiosity | 72 % | 51 % | 39 % | 61 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 22′ | Sadness | 70 % | 45 % | 44 % | 55 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 26′ | Curiosity | 66 % | 30 % | 53 % | 33 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Curiosity | 67 % | 32 % | 59 % | 15 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 36′ | Tension | 74 % | 47 % | 56 % | 11 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 41′ | Curiosity | 67 % | 37 % | 55 % | 13 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 46′ | Curiosity | 57 % | 28 % | 49 % | 26 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 50′ | Curiosity | 64 % | 41 % | 41 % | 33 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 55′ | Tension | 80 % | 68 % | 37 % | 32 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 60′ | Tension | 79 % | 72 % | 46 % | 33 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Curiosity | 70 % | 59 % | 56 % | 22 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 70′ | Tension | 70 % | 61 % | 56 % | 16 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 74′ | Curiosity | 73 % | 63 % | 55 % | 34 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 79′ | Sadness | 77 % | 67 % | 45 % | 41 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 84′ | Tension | 77 % | 59 % | 25 % | 25 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 89′ | Love | 70 % | 32 % | 13 % | 21 % |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 94′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
Riches to rags
Rags to riches: The emotional tone rises from negative to positive.
Riches to rags: The emotional tone falls from positive to negative.
Man in a hole: The tone falls, then recovers.
Icarus: The tone rises, then falls.
Cinderella: The tone rises, falls, then rises again.
Oedipus: The tone falls, rises, then falls again.
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Cast
Mara
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Details
- Directed by
- Simon Wells, Simon Wells
- Written by
- John Logan, H.G. Wells, David Duncan
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2002
- Runtime
- 96 min
- Country
- United States, United Arab Emirates
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Awe
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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