About Time

R

Released Nov 8, 2013

2h 4m

Romance

Comedy

Fantasy

List

71%

Tomatometer

167 Reviews

82%

Audience Score

50,000+ Ratings

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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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Jennifer Bisset

CNET

Don't be a cynic and watch this ridiculously charming sci-fi romance. No, its time travel concept doesn't make watertight sense.

Mar 21, 2023

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Charlotte Harrison

Charlotte Sometimes Goes to the Movies

I’ve got quite a low-tolerance for Richard Curtis movies and am firmly in the anti-Love Actually camp. This one, however, is my kryptonite.

Oct 3, 2022

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Ghes J

The characters were attractive, but the time travel setting confused me and I could not concentrate on the story until the end. Perhaps it was the separation of father and son that was the main focus of the story rather than the romance.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/13/24

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Anna R

I’m actually in shock I haven’t watched this movie before. This movie is just absolutely brilliant. I can’t understand anyone who’d say it’s boring. Witty, brilliant humour, heartfelt in a cute setting with a profound message. I’d even go as far to say it broadens your horizon, well at least for me it definitely did. I don’t remember when I last cried (this much) watching a movie. In a good way! So pleasantly surprised by this movie and will definitely watch again.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/11/24

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Taylor H

About Time is one of the best cinematic adaptations on why we should enjoy the life we are given.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/27/24

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Person 1

Didn't like this. Boring and very wordy. Didn't finish it.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

03/19/24

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Rob F

A tremendous rom-com that also weaves a beautiful father-son story in as well

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Simon S

Richard Curtis with his usual ability to capture tenderness and quirkiness. This movie and Love Actually are two of my favorite romances

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/17/24

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Tim

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Mary

Bill Nighy

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Tom Hollander

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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
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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