Things to Come
1936, English. Directed by William Cameron Menzies.
The future is here!
The story of a century: a decades-long second World War leaves plague and anarchy, then a rational state rebuilds civilization and attempts space travel.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Things to Come
Things to Come is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- William Cameron MenziesDirector
- Raymond MasseyJohn Cabal / Oswald Cabal
- Edward ChapmanPippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
- Ralph RichardsonThe Boss
- Margaretta ScottRoxana / Rowena
- Cedric HardwickeTheotocopulos
- Maurice BraddellDr. Harding
- Sophie StewartMrs. Cabal
- Derrick De MarneyRichard Gordon
- Ann ToddMary Gordon
- Pearl ArgyleCatherine Cabal
- Kenneth VilliersMaurice Passworthy
- Ivan BrandtMorden Mitani
Details
- Released
- 31 March 1936
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- H. G. Wells
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What Things to Come is based on
Things to Come is based on The Shape of Things to Come (1933) by H. G. Wells.
1933
The Shape of Things to Come
By H. G. Wells
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Things to Come: quick answers
Is Things to Come worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Things to Come?
Things to Come runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Things to Come have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Things to Come. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Things to Come parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Things to Come is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Things to Come on?
Things to Come is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Things to Come?
If you liked Things to Come, try 1984, 2073, Planet of the Apes.
Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come (1936) was directed by William Cameron Menzies and stars Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson.
What is Things to Come based on?
Things to Come is based on The Shape of Things to Come (1933) by H. G. Wells.