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When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him a secret: The men in their family can travel through time. Although he can't change history, Tim resolves to improve his life by getting a girlfriend. He meets Mary (Rachel McAdams), falls in love and finally wins her heart via time-travel and a little cunning. However, as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds that his special ability can't shield him and those he loves from the problems of ordinary life.
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Beautifully filmed and unabashedly sincere, About Time finds director Richard Curtis at his most sentimental.

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Deborah Ross The Spectator Try as I might, and I did try, I just could not find it interesting or affecting, in any way. Sep 5, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online The film is an overly long attempt for its lead character to create the picturebook life of his dreams. Rated: C- Sep 6, 2017 Full Review Francesca Steele Independent (UK) [About Time] is less a rom com than a family drama and though it loses its way in the middle, it is when Curtis allows these familial ties to shine that the film comes into its own. Aug 11, 2017 Full Review Fico Cangiano CineXpress Podcast A sweet and charming tale of love, changes and regret, that will make you laugh, cry and most of all, think. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 3.5/5 Mar 28, 2025 Full Review JD Duran InSession Film Sure, some of it is stereotypical but the second half of the film was devastating. The script turns from romantic comedy to a father-son relationship that is charming, yet heartbreaking at the same time. Aug 12, 2024 Full Review Iván Kazi EscribiendoCine Despite its uneven presentation, the film's message is consistent and has to do with the human condition and the consistencies in relationships that either unite or distance people. Affection, loyalty, Trust. [Full review in Spanish] Rated: 7/10 Apr 6, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Tania W A cute, quirky rom-com. Comedy, drama and love story with time travel rolled into one. Very watchable but not a must see for me. I do love the deeper meaning though. Live every day like it's your last, appreciate the small stuff and appreciate the extraordinary, ordinary life you have. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/03/25 Full Review Theo E A Haiku Review: This movie says live Life simply, don’t time travel K, says me - I can’t Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Jennifer A. Very sweet movie. Rachel McAdams at her best in this. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review S A Really bad film. This guy uses time travel to have sex with woman first . Then he uses it to impress his wife. He completely changes his personality to just impress a girl learning from his mistakes done I'm his previous time travel . Not a worth to watch Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 08/24/25 Full Review diogo f O filme vem em uma boa construção de um romance de conto de fadas aonde a qualquer custo o tim tenta viver sua vida em busca desse sentido de um amor, o filme é deveras divertido, trata de um drama real aonde esquecemos de nos conectar e viver todos os dias como se fosse o ultimo, porem acredito que o romance fica em segundo plano e acaba pecando em envolver dois problemas familiares, se fosse apenas 1 talvez a nota seria 5, no mais eu achei o filme divertido. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/20/25 Full Review Zalak P Such a beautiful movie Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him a secret: The men in their family can travel through time. Although he can't change history, Tim resolves to improve his life by getting a girlfriend. He meets Mary (Rachel McAdams), falls in love and finally wins her heart via time-travel and a little cunning. However, as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds that his special ability can't shield him and those he loves from the problems of ordinary life.
Director
Richard Curtis
Producer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Nicky Kentish Barnes
Screenwriter
Richard Curtis
Distributor
Universal Pictures
Production Co
Working Title Films
Rating
R (Some Sexual Content|Language)
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Drama, Sci-Fi
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 8, 2013, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 1, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.3M
Runtime
2h 4m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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