Things to Come
“The future is here!”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Mark Kermode reviews Things to Come (1936) | BFI PlayerOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2018-09-28
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Raymond Massey
John Cabal / Oswald Cabal
Edward Chapman
Pippa Passworthy / Raymond Passworthy
Ralph Richardson
The Boss
Margaretta Scott
Roxana / Rowena
Cedric Hardwicke
Theotocopulos
Maurice Braddell
Dr. Harding
Sophie Stewart
Mrs. Cabal
Derrick De Marney
Richard Gordon
Ann Todd
Mary Gordon
Pearl Argyle
Catherine Cabal
Kenneth Villiers
Maurice Passworthy
Ivan Brandt
Morden Mitani
Anne McLaren
The Child
Patricia Hilliard
Janet Gordon
Charles Carson
Great Grandfather
Patrick Barr
World Transport Official (uncredited)
Noel Brophy
Irishman (uncredited)
John Clements
The Airman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
London
Festival / Special Debut
April 17, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Cameron Menzies
- Screenplay & Story
- H. G. Wells
- Original Score
- Arthur Bliss
- Original Title
- Things to Come
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- London Films Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Cameron Menzies
H. G. Wells
Arthur Bliss
Georges Périnal
Charles Crichton, Francis D. Lyon
Alexander Korda
Department Leadership Roster
William Cameron Menzies
Director
Alexander Korda
Producer
Arthur Bliss
Original Music Composer
Georges Périnal
Director of Photography
Charles Crichton
Editor
Francis D. Lyon
Editor
John Armstrong
Costume Design
René Hubert
Costume Design
Cathleen Mann
Costume Design
Sam Williams
Costume Design
H. G. Wells
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Things to Come.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Things to Come.
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die
1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die (All editions 2003-2024). A cumulative list including films subsequently removed in later editions. Totaling 1,260 films as of Nov 2024. 《1001部死前必看的电影》（2003-2024 全版本累积版）： 包含自2003年首版至2024年11月德语版修订的所有影片。即使在后期版本中被剔除的电影也予以保留。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#019] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#418] Dekalog (1989) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-18 07:40:36 UTC+8)*
Criterion Collection
The Complete Criterion Collection. The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that sells 'important classic and contemporary films' in editions that offer the highest technical quality. This list contains only the featured films released on DVD, BluRay and 4K Criterion releases — no supplements are included. Organized by spine number with the newest releases first. CC标准收藏完整收录版： 收录标准收藏（Criterion Collection）发行的重要经典及当代电影。仅包含正片（涵盖 DVD、蓝光及 4K 版本），已排除花絮补充内容。按 CC 发行编号倒序排列（最新发行在前）。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#214] Mangrove (2020) • [#215] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#216] Red, White and Blue (2020) • [#217] Alex Wheatle (2020) • [#486] Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day (1972) • [#647] Dekalog (1989) • [#944] World on a Wire (1973) • [#1187] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#1338] Fanny and Alexander (1984) • [#1341] Tanner '88 (1988) • [#1371] Scenes from a Marriage (1973) *注：以下影片因 TMDB 尚未收录，暂不在此片单中展示：* • [#531] First (2012) • [#1699] Ulysse (1983) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-11 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
Apocalypse
The end of the world as we know it, and what comes after. Civilisation-wide collapse, mass extinction, the imminent end, and survival or rebuilding after catastrophe. Comedy, romance, horror, animation, action and disaster all welcome. A local disaster, ordinary dystopia, or incidental world-ending stakes alone is insufficient. Mainly English-language, with selected international exceptions. Individually selected films, not automatic franchise imports. Independently curated using BFI end-of-world and post-apocalyptic selections, with film-by-film editorial additions. Not an official BFI list.
ALLL MOVIESSS
Movies
list_Science_Fiction
Movies categorized under Science_Fiction
Similar Titles to Things to Come
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
6.7
7.5
7.7
7.7
6.4
6.0
7.6
6.9
6.6
7.0
7.2
8.0
5.6
6.5
6.3
5.6
More Like Things to Come
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Things to Come
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Things to Come about?
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.
Who directed Things to Come?
Things to Come was directed by William Cameron Menzies.
Who stars in Things to Come?
The principal cast of Things to Come includes Raymond Massey, Edward Chapman, Ralph Richardson, Margaretta Scott, Cedric Hardwicke.
When was Things to Come released and how long is it?
Things to Come was released in 1936 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for Things to Come?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Things to Come was composed by Arthur Bliss.
Is Things to Come based on a book or true story?
Things to Come is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H. G. Wells".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Things to Come?
Things to Come holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).