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About Time

About Time

What if every moment in life came with a second chance?

20137.92h 3m

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.

Directed by Richard Curtis
Written by Emma Freud, Richard Curtis
Produced by Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Nicky Kentish Barnes
Box OfficeBudget: $12.0MRevenue: $87.1M

Top Cast

Domhnall Gleeson

Domhnall Gleeson

Tim Lake

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Mary

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Dad

Tom Hollander

Tom Hollander

Harry

Margot Robbie

Margot Robbie

Charlotte

Lydia Wilson

Lydia Wilson

Kit Kat

Lindsay Duncan

Lindsay Duncan

Mum

Richard Cordery

Richard Cordery

Uncle D

Joshua McGuire

Joshua McGuire

Rory

Will Merrick

Will Merrick

Jay

Themes & Keywords

london, englandsoulmatesparent child relationshiptime travelfamily secretscornwall, englandfamilysecond chancethoughtfultime-manipulationreflectiveplayfulintrospectiveinspirationalintimatesentimentalwhimsicaladmiringadoringamusedappreciativecelebratorycomfortingcompassionateexuberanthopefulviajes en el tiempoviaje en el tiempo

About About Time

About Time is a drama, romance, fantasy film released in 2013 exploring themes of london, england, soulmates, parent child relationship, time travel, family secrets, cornwall, england. Directed by Richard Curtis, it stars Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy. 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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