About Time
“What if every moment in life came with a second chance?”
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-15
Top Cast
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Domhnall Gleeson
Tim Lake
Rachel McAdams
Mary
Bill Nighy
Dad
Tom Hollander
Harry
Margot Robbie
Charlotte
Lydia Wilson
Kit Kat
Lindsay Duncan
Mum
Richard Cordery
Uncle D
Joshua McGuire
Rory
Will Merrick
Jay
Vanessa Kirby
Joanna
Tom Hughes
Jimmy Kincade
Clemmie Dugdale
Ginger Jenny
Harry Hadden-Paton
Rupert
Mitchell Mullen
Mary's Father, Fitz
Lisa Eichhorn
Mary's Mother, Jean
Jenny Rainsford
Polly
Natasha Powell
Aunty May
Release History & Theatrical Window
Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 1, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 24, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$12M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$87.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.26x
+$75.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Curtis
- Screenplay & Story
- Emma Freud, Richard Curtis
- Original Score
- Nick Laird-Clowes
- Original Title
- About Time
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $12M
- Worldwide Gross
- $87.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Curtis
Emma Freud, Richard Curtis
Nick Laird-Clowes
John Guleserian
Mark Day
Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Nicky Kentish Barnes, Richard Curtis, Liza Chasin
Department Leadership Roster
Eric Fellner
Producer
Richard Curtis
Director
John Paul Kelly
Production Design
Mark Day
Editor
Tim Bevan
Producer
Richard Curtis
Writer
Nicky Kentish Barnes
Producer
Nick Laird-Clowes
Original Music Composer
John Guleserian
Director of Photography
Verity Hawkes
Costume Design
Jon Thum
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About About Time
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What is About Time 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.
Who directed About Time?
About Time was directed by Richard Curtis.
Who stars in About Time?
The principal cast of About Time includes Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy, Tom Hollander, Margot Robbie.
When was About Time released and how long is it?
About Time was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of About Time?
About Time had a reported production budget of $12M and grossed $87.1M at the worldwide box office (7.26 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for About Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for About Time was composed by Nick Laird-Clowes.
What is the age rating and content advisory for About Time?
About Time holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: TP; GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).