About Time (2013)
What if every moment in life came with a second chance?
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father reveals to him that the men in their family have 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.
| Type | Movie |
|---|---|
| Released | 27 June 2013 |
| Genre | Drama, Romance, Fantasy |
| Director | Richard Curtis |
| Starring | Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams and Bill Nighy |
| Runtime | 123 min |
| Rated | R |
| Scores | Rotten Tomatoes (average) 6.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 71% · Metacritic 55/100 · TMDB users 7.9/10 |
| Budget | $12 million |
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What kind of watch this is
Richard Curtis directs a film where the magic is boring. Tim can rewind his life, but the real trick is realizing that the first date was fine. It is a 123-minute drama about a man who stops trying to fix the past and starts paying attention to the people in the room. The fantasy elements serve a very dry, domestic purpose. You watch it for the romance, but you stay for the quiet lesson in patience. It feels less like a movie and more like a long, comfortable conversation with a friend who finally got the memo.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes shows a 71% approval rating based on 168 reviews, alongside a 6.4/10 average. Metacritic scores it 55, signaling mixed or average reception. The consensus calls it "beautifully filmed and unabashedly sincere," a description that fits the mood if not the plot. Catherine Shoard of The Guardian compared it to Groundhog Day, noting it is "about as close to home as a homage can get without calling in the copyright team." She found the lead charming despite the familiarity. Robbie Collin of The Daily Telegraph called it "soft, frayed at the edges, and oh so comfortable." Critics found the sentiment reassuring but the execution familiar.
What came next for the cast
Domhnall Gleeson traded wizarding world blocks for Star Wars and The Revenant. Bill Nighy moved from pirate captains to Pokémon detectives. Rachel McAdams swapped romance for Doctor Strange. Tom Hollander left pirate sequels for Bohemian Rhapsody. The credits cannot say About Time caused that shift. They can say what followed.
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Sources
- About Time on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q4668586 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “About Time (2013 film)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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