The Yesterday Machine (1963): cast, story & where to watch

1963 · Film · ★ 3.8

The Yesterday Machine poster

Released in 1963, The Yesterday Machine is a science fiction film directed by Russ Marker, running about 85 minutes. “Somewhere in time...Hitler lives!!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A Nazi scientist invents a time machine enabling him to go back to alter the events of WWII.

Who’s in it. The Yesterday Machine stars Tim Holt as Police Lt. Partane, Jack Herman as Professor Ernest Von Hauser, James Britton as Jim Crandall and Ann Pellegrino as Sandy De Mar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, The Yesterday Machine has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Yesterday Machine page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Yesterday Machine tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Yesterday Machine (1963)?
In US, The Yesterday Machine is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Yesterday Machine worth watching?
The Yesterday Machine holds an audience score of 3.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Yesterday Machine?
The Yesterday Machine stars Tim Holt, Jack Herman, James Britton, Ann Pellegrino and Robert Bob Kelly.
When was The Yesterday Machine released?
The Yesterday Machine was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.