About Time
About Time

About Time

2013Movie123 minEnglish

The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users83%
Director: Richard CurtisGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Tim Lake discovers at age 21 that the men in his family can travel in time. He uses his ability to improve his life and find love with Mary. However, he soon learns that changing the past can have unforeseen and significant consequences for himself and those he cares about. Tim must navigate the complexities of his gift, cherishing the moments he has while accepting the limitations of altering time.

Critical Reception

About Time was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike. Many praised its heartwarming story, charming performances, and emotional depth, while some found the time-travel element somewhat underdeveloped or predictable. It was particularly lauded for its exploration of life, love, and family relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • A charming and emotionally resonant romantic comedy-drama.
  • Praised for its sincere exploration of life's simple pleasures and familial love.
  • Some critics found the time-travel aspect to be more of a narrative device than a fully explored concept.

Google audience: Audiences loved the film's heartwarming story, its exploration of love and family, and the touching emotional journey. Many found it to be a beautiful and inspiring movie that leaves a lasting impression.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Saturn Award for Best Fantasy Film. Won a People's Choice Award for Favorite Movie.

Fun Fact

The film's setting in Cornwall was chosen because director Richard Curtis grew up in the area and wanted to capture its specific atmosphere.

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TMDB Reviews

5 reviews
saifwor

saifwor

When you watch the movie, you will realize that it gives love to all the characters in the appropriate and best way. The movie is wonderful and beautiful, and I recommend it to all people. I loved it very much, to an indescribable degree.
badelf

badelf

What.an.adorable.movie.
Andre Gonzales

Andre Gonzales

kind of a dumb movie. he has the ability to time travel for his life but he doesnt do anything worth seeing. they also make a bad looking couple too. im not sure what this movie is suppose to be about because there isnt much of a storyline ...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**My wife was literally tearing up just from me telling her about this movie. It was that good!** A Delightful, sweet, and optimistic film with an uplifting focus on cherishing time with people we love and valuing family. It’s rare to fi...
Andres Gomez

Andres Gomez

Cute and fun, with great cast and performances and nice English humor. Just, it is too good, too neat ... but a good movie for getting out of the theater with optimism and faith in life.