Time Changer (2002), PG, 1 hr 35 min

Time Changer (2002), PG, 1 hr 35 min

Studio: Christiano Film Group / Five & Two Pictures
Franchise: Standalone (Franchise #1 of 1)
Tagline: You must see for yourself what happens in the future.
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Main Cast
D. David Morin – Professor Russell Carlisle
Gavin MacLeod – Dr. Norris Anderson
Hal Linden – The Dean
Jennifer O’Neill – Michelle Bain
Paul Rodriguez – Eddie Martinez
Richard Riehle – Dr. Wiseman
John Valdetero – Tom Sharp
Dan Campbell – Rex
Crystal Robbins – Mrs. Matthews
Evan Ellingson – Roger
Patti MacLeod – Norris' wife
Paul Napier – Dr. Butler
Charles Hutchins – Dr. Henry
Callan White – Carlisle’s wife
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Reviews

Critics Ratings
My Rating: 7/10
The Dove Foundation: Faith‑Friendly Seal
IMDb: ~5.9/10
Metacritic: 26/100
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Plot Summary
Professor Russell Carlisle, a 19th‑century seminary scholar, disagrees with teaching morality without acknowledging Christ. His colleague Norris Anderson uses a time machine to send him to early 2000s America. Carlisle is horrified by cultural trends—movies with profanity, casual immorality, weekend work, and a society where morals exist independent of God. Through fish‑out‑of‑water comedy and solemn reflection, he confronts what happens when Christ is removed from the moral foundation.
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Overview
Written and directed by Rich Christiano, Time Changer combines science‑fiction with Christian apologetics. Intended as both entertaining and convicting, it shows one man’s moral shock at modern culture. Production is modest and occasionally cliché‑laden, but it serves a clear purpose for faith‑based audiences. Christian‑oriented reviewers called it "a solid movie with an important and powerfully presented Christian message” . Critics generally faulted its preachiness, stiff acting, and underwhelming visuals .
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Family Friendliness / Christian Perspective
Rated PG for thematic elements, Time Changer contains no profanity, sexual content, or violence—just moral discussions and mild cultural commentary. It earned Dove’s Faith‑Friendly Seal and is recommended for teens and up due to its heavy themes and slow pacing .
From a Christian perspective, the film challenges viewers to examine the foundation of morality. It argues that without Christ as moral authority, society drifts toward decay. Its message is direct, unapologetic, and intended to spur repentance and spiritual revival . Great for group discussion or church viewing.
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Notable Scenes
Time‑Machine Activation – Carlisle steps into the device, launching the narrative on its futuristic arc.

Real‑World Arrival – His confusion over technology like TV, tipping, toy cars, airports, delivers both humor and critique .

Movie‑Theater Outrage – He storms out when the film on screen blasphemes God’s name.

Laundromat Lecture – Confronts Eddie Martinez about skipping church and the decline of family values.

Department‑store Incident – Reacts to lingerie displays and perceived immorality in advertising.

Panel Debate – Carlisle speaks before an academic board about morality rooted in Christ.

Church Sermon – He challenges churchgoers to rediscover spiritual authority.

Final Revelation – Carlisle’s closing reflections implore viewers to reconsider the moral foundations of modern life.

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