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About Time

  • 2013
  • R
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
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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
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    415K
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    • Director
      • Richard Curtis
    • Writer
      • Richard Curtis
    • Stars
      • Domhnall Gleeson
      • Rachel McAdams
      • Bill Nighy
    • 969User reviews
    • 278Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations total

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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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    8SnoopyStyle

    The best time traveling rom-com

    When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) turns 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him that men in his family can travel through time. His sister Kit Kat (Lydia Wilson) brings Charlotte (Margot Robbie) to stay for the summer. His power is unable to make the beautiful Charlotte fall for him. He moves to London and stays with bitter playwright Harry (Tom Hollander). He has a wonderful night with the magical Mary (Rachel McAdams). However Harry had a horrible opening night for his play. He goes back in time to fix it but his magical night with Mary disappears. He uses his power but also finds some limitations.

    Richard Curtis creates the one of the best time traveling rom-com. Gleeson is likable and adorkable. McAdams is magically adorable. She is dating down a bit but the two has good chemistry nevertheless. The time traveling could have gone horribly wrong. The first steps help alleviate a good deal of it. My biggest fear for this movie is that Tim would use his powers to keep changing history to force Mary to fall for him. The fact that he couldn't get Charlotte helps and that Mary falls for him without his powers is also very important. It culminates in one of the more profound ways to use time travel.
    8YJLcool

    a witty, intelligent, charming, sweet film with surprising depth and heart

    From the director of 'Love Actually', who is also the writer of 'Four Weddings and a Funeral', 'Bean', 'Notting Hill' and the 'Bridget Jones' films, it sure raises some expectations for this particular fantasy romantic comedy drama film about time travel.

    Although it shares some similarities with 'The Time Traveler's Wife' (the same female lead actress, Rachel McAdams) and 'Groundhog Day', but rest assured, 'About Time' is a witty, intelligent, charming, sweet film with surprising depth and heart. The script was well written, the direction was great and the casts made a decent performance in their respective roles.

    The film done a fine job in balancing the comedic and dramatic elements of the story, providing enough laughter and allowing it to flow smoothly without feeling too overly long despite its 2 hours running time.

    Despite the time-traveling plot device, the story focuses on the father-son relationship of Tim and his dad and the lovely romantic relationship between Tim and Mary, without being too sappy, too overly lovey-dovey or too sentimental. The message or overall theme of the film about appreciating life as if it was your last was subtle and not too forceful or preachy.The selection of songs for the film was appropriate and not too overly done for the emotional scenes.The on-screen chemistry between Rachel and Domhnall are convincing enough for the audience to watch them going through life together. On the other hand, Domhnall and Bill, as father and son, their connection is felt throughout the film and certainly evoke some poignant memories when watching them together.

    It's one of the best romantic comedies this year had to offer, better than the disappointing 'Time Traveler's Wife'. It's a great date movie that's not to be missed.
    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.
    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.
    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 Griffiths's last movie.
    • 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
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    • 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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    • 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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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
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      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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