About Time
What if every moment in life came with a second chance?
Overview
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.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
About Time uses time travel not as a science fiction element but as a metaphor for mindfulness and appreciating life's simple moments. It implicitly critiques the modern tendency to constantly strive for more, suggesting that happiness can be found in embracing the present and cultivating meaningful relationships.
- The charming and relatable performances by Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams create a believable and endearing romantic relationship.
- The film explores complex themes of love, family, and the appreciation of everyday moments in a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant way.
- The unique time travel element is used cleverly, not for grand adventures, but to enhance the narrative and explore the consequences of altering the past.
- It offers a heartwarming and optimistic perspective on life, reminding viewers to cherish the present.
Fun Facts
- Bill Nighy, who plays the father, is known for his improvisational skills, and many of his lines were ad-libbed during filming.
- Writer/Director Richard Curtis often incorporates personal experiences into his films. The close family dynamics in 'About Time' reflect his own familial relationships.
- While the time travel element is central, the film avoids detailed explanations of the mechanics, choosing instead to focus on the emotional impact on the characters.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"What if every moment in life came with a second chance?"
Español
ES
Title: Una cuestión de tiempo
"¿Y si cada instante de tu vida viniera con una segunda oportunidad?"
Italiano
IT
Title: Questione di tempo
"Cosa accadrebbe se potessi rivivere ogni momento della tua vita?"
svenska
SE
Title:
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Pусский
RU
Title: Бойфренд из будущего
"«Вдохновляющая история о любви вне времени»"
Nederlands
NL
Title:
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Reviews
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.
**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 find a movie that depicts a healthy, caring relationship between family members, so I enjoyed seeing support rather than drama. Expanding the focus of love beyond the main couple to their friends and family is not typical of a romantic comedy but welcomed and appreciated. A great escape film that reminds you what matters most are the people closest to you.
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 at all. and he uses his time travel to fix the dumbest stuff. not even worth watching in my opinion.
What.an.adorable.movie.
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.
Famous Quotes
"We're all traveling through time, together, everyday of our lives... All we can do is do our best to relish this remarkable life."
"I just try to live every day as if it was the final day of my extraordinary, ordinary life."
Oscar Awards
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Media
Clip
New Year's Eve: A 21-Year-Old’s Time-Bending Secret
Clip
New Year's Eve Changed Everything Forever - Extended Preview
Clip
Domhnall Gleeson Confesses His Feelings for Margot Robbie