Project Almanac
A brilliant teenager and his friends turn a homemade time machine into a path toward romance and popularity before their altered future demands a painful reckoning.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- energetic
- witty
- romantic
- teen movie night
- science fiction marathon
What critics said
Critics found wit and premise-driven originality in the teen time-travel setup but broadly felt that the thin story and irritating found-footage camerawork undermined it.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
David and his friends repeatedly use the time machine, producing increasingly damaging changes that David tries to correct.
The teenagers document their experiments and experiences with handheld cameras, restricting the viewer to their recorded perspective.
David and his friends initially use time travel to pursue personal goals, romance, and excitement before confronting its broader consequences.
The group uses the machine to improve social prospects, pursue romance, and seek thrilling experiences before their wishes spiral out of control.
Films like Project Almanac, and why
Chronicle
teen science fiction, found-footage presentation, and escalating consequences from extraordinary abilities
The Butterfly Effect
time travel, romantic stakes, and attempts to repair altered timelines
Back to the Future
teen-oriented time travel adventure with exuberant experimentation and unintended consequences
Project X
found-footage science fiction centered on young people discovering dangerous powers
Movie Details
- Director
- Dean Israelite
- Release Date
- 2015-01-28
- Runtime
- 106 min
- Rating
- 6.8 / 10 (2982)
Cast
- Jonny Weston
- Sofia Black-D'Elia
- Sam Lerner
- Allen Evangelista
- Virginia Gardner
- Amy Landecker
- Gary Weeks
- Macsen Lintz
- Gary Grubbs
- Michelle DeFraites
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- fuboTV, MGM Plus
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Project Almanac about?
- A brilliant teenager and his friends turn a homemade time machine into a path toward romance and popularity before their altered future demands a painful reckoning.
- What is Project Almanac like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Project Almanac as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Project Almanac violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Project Almanac as mild.
- What did critics think of Project Almanac?
- Critics found wit and premise-driven originality in the teen time-travel setup but broadly felt that the thin story and irritating found-footage camerawork undermined it.
- Which films are like Project Almanac?
- Films with a similar feel include Chronicle, The Butterfly Effect, Back to the Future, and Project X.
- How long is Project Almanac?
- Project Almanac runs 106 minutes.
- Where can I watch Project Almanac?
- In United States, Project Almanac streams on fuboTV, MGM Plus.
