When the Time Comes
Synopsis
A terminally ill woman seeks assistance in taking her life when her husband refuses.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 28, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Erman
- Screenplay & Story
- William Hanley
- Original Title
- When the Time Comes
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Erman
William Hanley
William Hanley, Sherry Lansing, John Erman
Department Leadership Roster
John Erman
Producer
John Erman
Director
William Hanley
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Time Comes
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What is When the Time Comes about?
A terminally ill woman seeks assistance in taking her life when her husband refuses.
Who directed When the Time Comes?
When the Time Comes was directed by John Erman.
Who stars in When the Time Comes?
The principal cast of When the Time Comes includes Bonnie Bedelia, Brad Davis, Terry O'Quinn, Karen Austin, Donald Moffat.
When was When the Time Comes released and how long is it?
When the Time Comes was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Time Comes?
When the Time Comes holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).