Time Flies (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film
Released in 1944, Time Flies is a comedy and science fiction film directed by Walter Forde, running about 88 minutes. “Time-Travel Into the Past, to Merry Olde England... The Most Historical & Hysterical Comedy Hit of the Year!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Professor (Felix Aylmer) is showing Susie (Evelyn Dall) around his time machine when it accidently takes off with Tommy (Tommy Handley) and Bill (George Moon) also on board. They are transported to Elizabethan England where they come across Walter Raleigh, William Shakespeare, Queen Elizabeth 1, Captain John Smith and Pocohontas. Will our time travellers return?
Who’s in it. Time Flies stars Tommy Handley as Tommy, Evelyn Dall as Susie Barton, George Moon as Bill Barton and Felix Aylmer as The Professor, among others.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from BFI Player. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time Flies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time Flies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time Flies (1944)?
- In GB, Time Flies is available to rent or buy from BFI Player. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Time Flies?
- Time Flies stars Tommy Handley, Evelyn Dall, George Moon, Felix Aylmer and Moore Marriott.
- When was Time Flies released?
- Time Flies was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.