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About Time
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Richard Curtis. With Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
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.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTThe 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 c…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for About Time.
MoviHero lists June 27, 2013 as the release date for About Time. Richard Curtis is the listed director. The listed cast includes Domhnall Gleeson as Tim Lake, Rachel McAdams as Mary, Bill Nighy as Dad, Tom Hollander as Harry. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 27, 2013
GenresDrama · Fantasy · Romance
Runtime2h 3m
DirectorRichard Curtis
CastDomhnall Gleeson as Tim Lake, Rachel McAdams as Mary, Bill Nighy as Dad, Tom Hollander as Harry
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
About Time runs 2h 3m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 4/10: a more patient pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 7/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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These share a listed genre with About Time. Profile differences are estimates, not a guarantee of the same story or mood.
But shorterTime Was No Longer Patient2026 · 32m
91 minutes shorter (32m). Shared genre: drama, fantasy, romance.
But less emotionally intenseMan Hoyanne Premayak2026 · 1h 56mEstimated emotional impact: 5/10 versus 7/10. Shared genre: drama, romance.
But less demandingPatay Gutom2026 · 1h 45mEstimated attention required: 3/10 versus 5/10. Shared genre: fantasy, romance.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 9,649 votes. Updated Nov 13, 2026.
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Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact7/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary1/10
Violence3/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Cute and fun, with great cast and performances and nice English humor.”
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“kind of a dumb movie. he has the ability to time travel for his life but he doesnt do anything worth seeing. they also make…”
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“My wife was literally tearing up just from me telling her about this movie.”
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“When you watch the movie, you will realize that it gives love to all the characters in the appropriate and best way.”
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