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From Time to Time

From Time to Time

Unlock the secrets of the past...

20096.31h 35m

Overview

A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. When 13 year old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.

Directed by Julian Fellowes
Written by Julian Fellowes, Lucy M. Boston
Produced by Julian Fellowes
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Top Cast

Maggie Smith

Maggie Smith

Linnet

Dominic West

Dominic West

Caxton

Timothy Spall

Timothy Spall

Boggis

Alex Etel

Alex Etel

Tolly

Pauline Collins

Pauline Collins

Mrs. Tweedle

Eliza Bennett

Eliza Bennett

Susan

Rachel Bell

Rachel Bell

Perkins

Christopher Villiers

Christopher Villiers

Officer

Hugh Bonneville

Hugh Bonneville

Captain Oldknow

Allen Leech

Allen Leech

Fred Boggis

Themes & Keywords

time travelmansionbased on children's bookghost story1940s19th century

About From Time to Time

From Time to Time is a adventure, fantasy, drama film released in 2009 exploring themes of time travel, mansion, based on children's book, ghost story, 1940s, 19th century. Directed by Julian Fellowes, it stars Maggie Smith, Dominic West, Timothy Spall. A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries apart. When 13 year old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.

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