Hot Tub Time Machine
“Forget the present. Change the future. Kick some past.”
Synopsis
Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party animal, Nick is a henpecked husband, and Jacob does nothing but play video games in his basement. But they get a chance to brighten their future by changing their past after a night of heavy drinking in a ski-resort hot tub results in their waking up in 1986.
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Official TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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John Cusack
Adam
Craig Robinson
Nick
Rob Corddry
Lou
Clark Duke
Jacob
Sebastian Stan
Blaine
Chevy Chase
Repairman
Crispin Glover
Phil
Lyndsy Fonseca
Jennie
Lizzy Caplan
April
Collette Wolfe
Kelly
William Zabka
Rick
Charlie McDermott
Chaz
Aliu Oyofo
Young Nick
Jake Rose
Young Adam
Brook Bennett
Young Lou
Yan-Kay Crystal Lowe
Zoe
Jessica Paré
Tara
Kellee Stewart
Courtney
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 26, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$36M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$64.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.8x
+$28.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Pink
- Screenplay & Story
- Josh Heald, Sean Anders, John Morris
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- Hot Tub Time Machine
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $36M
- Worldwide Gross
- $64.8M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, New Crime Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Pink
Josh Heald, Sean Anders, John Morris
Christophe Beck
Jack N. Green
George Folsey Jr., James Thomas
John Cusack, Grace Loh, Matt Moore, Michael Nelson
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Pink
Director
Josh Heald
Screenplay
Sean Anders
Screenplay
John Morris
Screenplay
George Folsey Jr.
Editor
James Thomas
Editor
Dayna Pink
Costume Design
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Bob Ziembicki
Production Design
John Cusack
Producer
Grace Loh
Producer
Matt Moore
Producer
Jack N. Green
Director of Photography
Doug Chapman
Stunt Coordinator
Ray McIntyre Jr.
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hot Tub Time Machine
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hot Tub Time Machine about?
Four pals are stuck in a rut in adulthood: Adam has just been dumped, Lou is a hopeless party animal, Nick is a henpecked husband, and Jacob does nothing but play video games in his basement. But they get a chance to brighten their future by changing their past after a night of heavy drinking in a ski-resort hot tub results in their waking up in 1986.
Who directed Hot Tub Time Machine?
Hot Tub Time Machine was directed by Steve Pink.
Who stars in Hot Tub Time Machine?
The principal cast of Hot Tub Time Machine includes John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Rob Corddry, Clark Duke, Sebastian Stan.
When was Hot Tub Time Machine released and how long is it?
Hot Tub Time Machine was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of Hot Tub Time Machine?
Hot Tub Time Machine had a reported production budget of $36M and grossed $64.8M at the worldwide box office (1.8 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Hot Tub Time Machine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hot Tub Time Machine was composed by Christophe Beck.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hot Tub Time Machine?
Hot Tub Time Machine holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).