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The Shape of Things to Come

1979Movie1 h 38 minPG

29
BadGoodWatch score
29
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

Planet Earth is a devastated wasteland, and what's left of humanity has colonized the Moon in domed cities.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Pure escapism

Where to watch

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Not for comfort or warmth.

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Cast

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Directed by
George McCowan
Produced by
William Davidson
Music by
Paul Hoffert

Everyone

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Facts

May 4, 1979 · 1 h 38 min · PG

Released
May 4, 1979
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
Canada
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Robot Buddy, Villainous Breakdown, Mercy Kill +9

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shape of Things to Come?"

Questions about The Shape of Things to Come

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shape of Things to Come?

In the United States, The Shape of Things to Come streams on Prime, Shout! Factory, and ARROW, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It also streams in 127 other countries.

Is The Shape of Things to Come worth watching?

29
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 29 (IMDb 3.2).

Is The Shape of Things to Come okay for kids?

PGViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

What tropes does The Shape of Things to Come use?

Robot BuddyVillainous BreakdownMercy KillMagic from TechnologyEvil Is HammyHomeworld EvacuationHuge Holographic HeadBait-and-SwitchHollywood EvolutionCow ToolsLa RésistanceCool Starshipand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 tropes for it, including Robot Buddy, Villainous Breakdown, and Mercy Kill.