Things to Come

Directed by William Cameron Menzies
Not Rated
1936    1h 34mDrama, Science Fiction
6.691%55%6.5
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.
  • 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
  • Anne McLarenThe Child
  • Patricia HilliardJanet Gordon
  • Charles CarsonGreat Grandfather
  • Patrick BarrWorld Transport Official (uncredited)
  • Noel BrophyIrishman (uncredited)
  • John ClementsThe Airman (uncredited)
  • Anthony HollesSimon Burton (uncredited)
  • Allan JeayesMr. Cabal (uncredited)

Things to Come Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 25, 2025
    The visual elements in "Things to Come" are stunning, yet the storytelling doesn't quite measure up—it’s poorly executed and lacks intrigue. While it presents an intriguing glimpse into a 1936 vision of the 1970s, the storyline is not the film's strong suit.

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