
Safety Not Guaranteed(2012)
Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.


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

Asa Butterfield
Stillman

Sophie Turner
Debbie

Skyler Gisondo
Evan

Will Peltz
Ryan

Aubrey Reynolds
Blue Ribbons

Jillian Joy
Carly
Joseph Park
Andy

Caden J. Gregoire
Kyle

Mary Elizabeth Boylan
Sophia

Joey Miyashima
Professor
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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