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Time Freak

Time Freak

If at first you don't succeed, build a time machine.

20186.71h 44m

Overview

Stillman, a heartbroken physics student, builds a time machine when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Going back in time, he attempts to save their relationship by fixing every mistake he made—while dragging his best friend along in the process.

Directed by Andrew Bowler
Written by Andrew Bowler
Produced by Raymond Mansfield, Matthew Rhodes
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Top Cast

Asa Butterfield

Asa Butterfield

Stillman

Sophie Turner

Sophie Turner

Debbie

Skyler Gisondo

Skyler Gisondo

Evan

Will Peltz

Will Peltz

Ryan

Aubrey Reynolds

Aubrey Reynolds

Blue Ribbons

Jillian Joy

Jillian Joy

Carly

J

Joseph Park

Andy

Caden J. Gregoire

Caden J. Gregoire

Kyle

Mary Elizabeth Boylan

Mary Elizabeth Boylan

Sophia

Joey Miyashima

Joey Miyashima

Professor

Themes & Keywords

hopetime travelcoming of agelovebreak-up

About Time Freak

Time Freak is a science fiction, comedy, romance film released in 2018 exploring themes of hope, time travel, coming of age, love, break-up. Directed by Andrew Bowler, it stars Asa Butterfield, Sophie Turner, Skyler Gisondo. Stillman, a heartbroken physics student, builds a time machine when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Going back in time, he attempts to save their relationship by fixing every mistake he made—while dragging his best friend along in the process.

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