About Time (2013)

7.8R123 minDirector: Richard Curtis

Film by Richard Curtis

About Time is a 2013 romantic science fiction comedy-drama film written and directed by Richard Curtis, and starring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy.

The film is about a young man with the ability to time travel who tries to change his past in hopes of improving his future. The film was released in the United Kingdom on 4 September 2013.

The film received mixed reviews from critics. At the box office, it grossed $87.1 million against a $12 million budget. It was dedicated to actor Richard Griffiths, who died a few months before the film's release, marking his final film appearance.

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What is About Time about?
About Time (2013) — At the age of 21, Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers he can travel in time... The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim's father (Bill Nighy) tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can't change history,
Is About Time based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is About Time scary?
Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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