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Timeline

  • 20032003
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 56m
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Gerard Butler, Frances O'Connor, and Paul Walker in Timeline (2003)
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A group of archaeologists become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve a friend. The group must survive in 14th-century France before they can escape back to the twenty-first ce... Read allA group of archaeologists become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve a friend. The group must survive in 14th-century France before they can escape back to the twenty-first century.A group of archaeologists become trapped in the past when they go there to retrieve a friend. The group must survive in 14th-century France before they can escape back to the twenty-first century.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • Jeff Maguire(screenplay)
    • George Nolfi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Walker
    • Gerard Butler
    • Billy Connolly
Top credits
  • Director
    • Richard Donner
  • Writers
    • Michael Crichton(novel)
    • Jeff Maguire(screenplay)
    • George Nolfi(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Paul Walker
    • Gerard Butler
    • Billy Connolly
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 491User reviews
    • 117Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
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    Timeline
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    (Left to right) Matt Craven, Neal McDonough, Paul Walker, Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler, Rossif Sutherland and Ethan Embry.
    (Left to right) Gerard Butler as Andre Marek and Anna Friel as Lady Claire
    Rossif Sutherland, Frances O'Connor, Paul Walker, Gerard Butler and Neal McDonough
    (Left to right) Paul Walker and Frances O'Connor
    (Left to right) Frances O'Connor, Paul Walker and Billy Connolly
    (Left to right) Frances O'Connor, Gerard Butler, Neal McDonough, Matt Craven and David Thewlis.
    (Left to right) Billy Connolly, Paul Walker and Frances O'Connor.
    Frances O'Connor in Timeline (2003)
    (Left to right) Gerard Butler and Frances O'Connor
    (Left to right) Gerard Butler, Frances O'Connor and Paul Walker.
    (Center, left to right) Gerard Butler and Anna Friel.
    Gerard Butler in Timeline (2003)

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    Paul Walker
    Paul Walker
    • Chris Johnstonas Chris Johnston
    Gerard Butler
    Gerard Butler
    • Andre Marekas Andre Marek
    Billy Connolly
    Billy Connolly
    • Professor Johnstonas Professor Johnston
    Frances O'Connor
    Frances O'Connor
    • Kate Ericsonas Kate Ericson
    David Thewlis
    David Thewlis
    • Robert Donigeras Robert Doniger
    Anna Friel
    Anna Friel
    • Lady Claireas Lady Claire
    Neal McDonough
    Neal McDonough
    • Frank Gordonas Frank Gordon
    Matt Craven
    Matt Craven
    • Steven Krameras Steven Kramer
    Ethan Embry
    Ethan Embry
    • Josh Sternas Josh Stern
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Lord Oliveras Lord Oliver
    Lambert Wilson
    Lambert Wilson
    • Lord Arnautas Lord Arnaut
    Marton Csokas
    Marton Csokas
    • Sir William De Kereas Sir William De Kere…
    Rossif Sutherland
    Rossif Sutherland
    • François Dontelleas François Dontelle
    Steve Kahan
    Steve Kahan
    • Bakeras Baker
    David La Haye
    David La Haye
    • Arnaut's Deputyas Arnaut's Deputy
    Richard Zeman
    Richard Zeman
    • Oliver's Lieutenantas Oliver's Lieutenant
    Patrick Sabongui
    Patrick Sabongui
    • Jimmy Gomezas Jimmy Gomez
    Mike Chute
    Mike Chute
    • Bill Barettoas Bill Baretto
    • Director
      • Richard Donner
    • Writers
      • Michael Crichton(novel)
      • Jeff Maguire(screenplay)
      • George Nolfi(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      Michael Crichton, author of the same-titled book on which this movie was based, disliked this movie so much that he refused to licence any more movies based on his novels. Nobody would gain the movie rights to a Michael Crichton book until Steven Spielberg, long-time friend of Crichton, bought the rights to "Pirate Latitudes" after Crichton's death.
    • Goofs
      Decker yells "Fire!" to the archers at the river. But "fire" was an expression that only developed after the invention and widespread use of gunpowder and firearms. Before then, archers were commanded to "shoot" or to "loose" their arrows.
    • Quotes

      Marek: We're speaking the same language, but you don't understand a word I'm saying, do you?

      Lady Claire: No.

    • Connections
      Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #31.7 (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Just A Little Bad
      Written & Performed by Vikkie Rae Jordan

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    User reviews491

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    Top review
    5/10
    The movie is fine, but treat yourself and read the book too
    Based on some of the other comments I was expecting to hate this movie. I didn't, but I see why the reviews seem so negative. There are so many things to pick at, and no real bright spots to talk up.

    It really wasn't that bad. It wasn't great, but it's worth a rental. I'm not sure I would have felt I got my money's worth in the theater.

    I'm sure it was a tough chore to convert the original story to a 2-hour movie script. They had to take several liberties and condense quite a bit to do so. Unfortunately, that affected the flow and the movie ends up being a little choppy. How and why they go back in time is pretty well cut out of the movie and without any detail the believability is nil. The story boils down to a pretty standard chase and explosion thriller set in the middle ages.

    Definitely treat yourself to a read of the book the movie is based on. Like any book, the depth of characterization is so much more rich and interesting than what comes through in the movie. Once you get past the introductory technical jargon to set up the story it is a real page turner.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 26, 2003 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Trở Về Quá Khứ
    • Filming locations
      • Mascouche, Québec, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • Mutual Film Company
      • Donners' Company
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $80,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $19,481,943
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $8,440,629
      • Nov 30, 2003
    • Gross worldwide
      • $43,935,763
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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