Future '38

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Future '38

2016

1h 15m

Romance

Comedy

Sci-Fi

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12 Reviews

78%

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Fewer than 50 Ratings

In 1938, a man travels to 2018 to save the world.

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Jordan Mintzer

The Hollywood Reporter

Future '38 can suffer at times from kitsch overkill, even if the playful tone and committed cast makes it a fairly pleasant romp to sit through.

Jan 31, 2017

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Kt Schaefer

Substream Magazine

Sadly it doesn't come close to the comedic heights of the classic films it's simulating.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 8, 2018

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Christopher Llewellyn Reed

Hammer to Nail

It's an extremely clever comedy riff on cinematic history that should especially please the film buffs among us.

Feb 25, 2018

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Jared Mobarak

The Film Stage

The film's abundance of charm plays into its absurdity, owning it in a way that ensures its lack of self-seriousness isn't misconstrued as a lack of respect for the audience.

Rated: B-

Jan 15, 2018

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Andrea Chase

Killer Movie Reviews

As puckishly inventive as it is deliriously cheesy [it'a] perfect puntastic piffle of an entertainment that refuses to take anything seriously, but that still comes through with an enigmatic twist for the ages.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 26, 2017

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Amanda Mazzillo

Film Inquiry

Future '38 is a memorable adventure which perfectly reflects our time, as well as reminisces about the films and sensibilities of the past.

Dec 15, 2017

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Anthony D

A funny, silly, smart, ambitious indie that's overflowing with gags, puns, and retro-futuristic wordplay. Great cast!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/06/24

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Stefan G

I loved this movie. Perfect for a cold winter morning! Clever dialogue, interesting and fun!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/31/23

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steve m

Reminds me of a high school or college production with a lot of double meaning dialogue for laughs. Hope no one spent a lot of money making this dog.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A wonderful sci-fi time travel comedy

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Audience Member

Smart dialogue reminiscent of Hepburn/Tracy and MOONLIGHTING - an always witty NYC based film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Hilarious but also full of heart, and some excellent acting by Betty Gilpin, who manages to parody old Hollywood starlets while retaining genuine emotion.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Synopsis

In 1938, a man travels to 2018 to save the world.

Director: Jamie Greenberg
Producer: Joanna Bowzer, Daryl Goldberg
Screenwriter: Jamie Greenberg
Production Co: Big Jack Productions, ProMedia NYC, Court Square Studios
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Sci-Fi
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2018
Runtime: 1h 15m

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