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About Time

  • 2013
  • R
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
420K
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Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson in About Time (2013)
At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.
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At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns ou... Read allAt the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think.

  • Director
    • Richard Curtis
  • Writer
    • Richard Curtis
  • Stars
    • Domhnall Gleeson
    • Rachel McAdams
    • Bill Nighy
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    420K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    450
    28
    • Director
      • Richard Curtis
    • Writer
      • Richard Curtis
    • Stars
      • Domhnall Gleeson
      • Rachel McAdams
      • Bill Nighy
    • 977User reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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    About Time: Tim's Dad Explains The Family Secret
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    About Time: Tim's Dad Explains The Family Secret
    About Time: Dad Gives The Best Man Speech At Tim And Mary's Wedding
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    About Time: Dad Gives The Best Man Speech At Tim And Mary's Wedding
    About Time: Tim Asks Mary For Her Phone Number
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    About Time: Tim Asks Mary For Her Phone Number

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    Domhnall Gleeson
    Domhnall Gleeson
    • Tim
    Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams
    • Mary
    Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy
    • Dad
    Lydia Wilson
    Lydia Wilson
    • Kit Kat
    Lindsay Duncan
    Lindsay Duncan
    • Mum
    Richard Cordery
    • Uncle D
    Joshua McGuire
    Joshua McGuire
    • Rory
    Tom Hollander
    Tom Hollander
    • Harry
    Margot Robbie
    Margot Robbie
    • Charlotte
    Will Merrick
    Will Merrick
    • Jay
    Vanessa Kirby
    Vanessa Kirby
    • Joanna
    Tom Hughes
    Tom Hughes
    • Jimmy Kincade
    Clemmie Dugdale
    Clemmie Dugdale
    • Ginger Jenny
    Harry Hadden-Paton
    Harry Hadden-Paton
    • Rupert
    Mitchell Mullen
    Mitchell Mullen
    • Mary's Father, Fitz
    Lisa Eichhorn
    Lisa Eichhorn
    • Mary's Mother, Jean
    Jenny Rainsford
    Jenny Rainsford
    • Polly
    Natasha Powell
    Natasha Powell
    • Aunty May
    • Director
      • Richard Curtis
    • Writer
      • Richard Curtis
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    User reviews977

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    Kirpianuscus

    I love it !

    I am not a fan of romance movies. From childhood, I was fascinated by the idea/ posibility/ opportunity of time travel. But this splenid film is more about time travels and love. It is a gorgeous film about family. And it has the best actors ever. It is a film so useful than its seeds grows up , for long time, in the viewer memories and new attitude about life and the others. And that makes it just a great film. For humor, tension, honesty, for the relation father - son, touching in profound senses, for the lovely relation brother - sister, for admirable portrait of small aspects of the every day existence, for dialogues and, sure, for something nameless because you only feel. Short, great at whole.
    9llhorton

    If you think this is only a love story about a boy and a girl, you're wrong

    I'm older now but this movie still gets me. It's a wonderful love story about boy meets girl but the real story is the love between dad and son. Superbly acted by all involved and with a stellar soundtrack, you can watch it ten times and be touched by the story every time. I can't recommend it enough for those days when real life is so negative.
    cinematic_aficionado

    an unexpected delight

    A young man, like many others. Only he can travel in time. This main element of the plot, is something that was difficult to digest throughout the film, since it was not a predominantly sci-fi movie. This struggle was compensated by the successful interjection that even with such ability, life can have difficulties.

    The main character, did use this to his advantage to win the love of the girl he was so fond of but still he often faced difficult choices as to let things happen or turn the time back to prevent them.

    One thing that makes this stand out is the somewhat philosophical approach, an approach that is conveyed with simplicity so all can relate.

    Overall, it is an intelligent film, with emotion and poignancy.
    10cricketbat

    This isn't just a love story, it's a life story.

    Every now and then, a film comes along that changes the way I think about life. About Time is that kind of movie. This pleasantly unique film isn't just a love story, it's a life story. It showcases a variety of relationships that go beyond the traditional rom-com stereotypes. The story is uplifting, the acting is excellent and the humor is plentiful. This movie made me want to be a better person, and I'm very glad I saw it.
    10pdrsa

    Happiness

    So, I don't like romance movies. And it's not because I don't like love stories, it's because I think most romance movies are kinda shallow. Love is a great thing, but, usually, a regular love story, isn't enough for me to enjoy a movie.

    I've watched this movie, like, a dozen times. It isn't about the love story nor the time travel stuff. It's because of the small things. This movie makes me cry of happiness. It is AMAZING how it makes me think about the people I care about, the people that cares about me, the small happy moments in my life and many other things that, when I notice, are making a tear come down into my cheek.

    This movie changed me. And it keeps changing me every time I rewatch it. It made me notice that life is amazing, even in it's simpliest moments. It showed me how I should enjoy everyday as if it was my final. It made me a happier person. And for that, this movie is my number one.

    Hope you enjoy it too.

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    • Trivia
      Richard E. Grant, Richard Griffiths: As actors playing lawyers in the play, a nod to their roles as actors in Withnail and I (1987). This was Griffiths' final film role. He died three months before its premiere at the Edinburgh International Film Festival.
    • Goofs
      After Tim and Kit Kat go back in time to fix her life, she knows all about her new life with Jay as soon as they return, but Tim doesn't know about his daughter Posy becoming a boy after he accidentally alters her existence.
    • Quotes

      Tim: [voiceover] We're all traveling through time together, every day of our lives. All we can do is do our best to relish this remarkable ride.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ellie Goulding: How Long Will I Love You (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      The Luckiest (Instrumental)
      Written by Ben Folds (as Benjamin Folds)

      Performed by Ben Folds

      Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment, Inc.

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    • Release date
      • November 8, 2013 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cuestión de tiempo
    • Filming locations
      • Portloe, Truro, Cornwall, England, UK(on location)
    • Production companies
      • Translux
      • Working Title Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $12,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $15,322,921
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,076,250
      • Nov 3, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $87,100,748
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 3m(123 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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