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The People That Time Forgot

1977·Movie
1h 30min·PG

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The People That Time Forgot fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Wonder6
  • Pathos4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Fantasy

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Novelty5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure Escapism

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About

FIRST 'The Land That Time Forgot'. THEN 'At The Earth's Core'. NOW a fantastic incredible world of savage mystery...

Major Ben McBride organizes a mission to the Antarctic wastes to search for his friend who has been missing in the region for several years. McBride's party find themselves in a world populated by primitive warriors and terrifying prehistoric creatures, all of whom they must evade in order to get back safely
Fantasy AdventureLost WorldPrehistoric CreaturesPrimitive WarriorsAction-PackedPulp AdventureHomage to Edgar Rice BurroughsCreature FeatureRetro Spectacle

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Questions about The People That Time Forgot

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Where can I stream The People That Time Forgot legally?

The People That Time Forgot is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The People That Time Forgot worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 41/100 (IMDb 5.4, Rotten Tomatoes 63%, and Metacritic 34). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The People That Time Forgot rated?

PGViolence

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The People That Time Forgot?

1 h 30 min

The People That Time Forgot runs 1 h 30 min.

Is The People That Time Forgot based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The People That Time Forgot?

Critics49
Audiences40

Not quite. Critics rate The People That Time Forgot higher (49) than audiences (40). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The People That Time Forgot a box office hit?

Budget$450,000
Box office$3 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $450,000 to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 6.7 times its budget.

What language is The People That Time Forgot in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The People That Time Forgot?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The People That Time Forgot in 59 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The People That Time Forgot use?

Finale Title DropNavel-Deep NecklineThe Radio Dies FirstBus CrashWould Not Shoot a CivilianCool, Clear WaterTaking You with MeHeadgear HeadstoneSword CaneBodyguard BetrayalPrehistoric MonsterDowner Endingand 29 more

TV Tropes lists 41 storytelling tropes for The People That Time Forgot, including Finale Title Drop, Navel-Deep Neckline, The Radio Dies First.