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About Time streaming

2013 Movie United Kingdom Drama, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy 123 min Ages 12+
By: Richard Curtis With: Tom Hollander, Domhnall Gleeson, Lindsay Duncan, Bill Nighy, Margot Robbie

At the age of 21, Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers he can travel in time... The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim's father (Bill Nighy) tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can't change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life-so he decides to make his world a better place...by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Moving from the Cornwall coast to London to train as a lawyer, Tim finally meets the beautiful but insecure Mary (Rachel McAdams). They fall in love, then an unfortunate time-travel incident means he's never met her at all. So they meet for the first time again-and again-but finally, after a lot of cunning time-traveling, he wins her heart. Tim then uses his power to create the perfect romantic proposal, to save his wedding from the worst best-man speeches, to save his best friend from professional disaster and to get his pregnant wife to the hospital in time for the birth of their daughter, despite a nasty traffic jam outside Abbey Road. But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can't save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families, everywhere. There are great limits to what time travel can achieve, and it can be dangerous too.

Filmium rating
78%

Festival Achievements

San Sebastian International Filmfestival 2013
Selections:
Pearls

Mood

Hopeful
Reflective
Romantic
Sentimental

Cast & Crew

Richard Curtis
Lindsay Duncan
Lydia Wilson
Bill Nighy
Domhnall Gleeson
Margot Robbie
Rachel McAdams
Tom Hollander

Budget

Independent Feel
Low-Budget
Modest Effects

Cinematic Technique

Character-Focused
Emotional Storytelling
Intimate Cinematography
Low-Budget Effects
Natural Lighting
Subtle Effects

Narrative Structure

Episodic
Flashbacks
Non-Linear

Pace

Balanced
Character-Driven
Moderate
Moderate-Paced
Reflective
Relaxed

Runtime

Accessible
Family-Friendly
Moderate Length

Soundtrack

Contemporary Songs
Emotional Score
Romantic Music

Style

Cinematic
Drama
Low-Key
Realistic
Romantic Comedy
Time Travel

Time-Period

Contemporary
Early 2010S
Modern

Central Conflict

Accepting Limitations
Changing Past
Finding True Love

Characters

James Lake
Kit Kat
Mary
Tim Lake

Ending

Acceptance
Bittersweet
Living In The Moment

Historical Context

Contemporary
Early 2010S

Key Plot Points

Accepting Death
Helping Family
Time Travel To Improve Love Life

Plot

Family Dynamics
Family Relationships
Romantic Pursuit
Time Travel

Setting

Cornwall
Family Home
London

Shooting Location

Cornwall
London

Theme

Acceptance Of Mortality
Appreciation Of Life
Family Dynamics
Family Love
Living In The Moment
Love And Relationships

Genre

Drama
Fantasy
Romantic Comedy

Audiences

Adults
Couples
Family
Romance Enthusiasts
Teens

Titles

About Time
About Time:2013
Alles eine Frage der Zeit
Czas na miłość
Il était Temps
Osa Fernei o Hronos
Una cuestión de tiempo
Όσα Φέρνει ο Χρόνος
回到最爱的一天
真爱每一天
어바웃 타임

Box Office Success

$87.1 Million Gross
Financially Successful

Critical Reception

Critic Opinions
Mixed Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 70%

Festivals

London Premiere
Outdoor Cinema

Popularity

South Korea Audience
Surprise Hit

Ratings

Mixed Critical Response
Moderate Ratings

Reception

Audience Reception
Box Office Success
Mixed Reviews
Popular In South Korea

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Release Year

2013
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