About Time (2013)
Kernel Score: 89% · 9,121 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance, Fantasy
Released: 2013-09-04
Runtime: 123 minutes
Is About Time worth watching?
Must-watch. A warm, funny and quietly moving romance with a time-travel idea at its centre. It's really about family and appreciating ordinary days, and the Richard Curtis touch makes it easy to love.
Watch it if you
- like warm British romances
- enjoy gentle fantasy
- want a feel-good film that makes you think
Skip it if you
- want a tight time-travel puzzle
- dislike sentimental endings
Best for: Date night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch About Time
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had 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.
About Time parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that About Time is a romantic dramedy with some sexuality and adult language, wrapped in a wholesome message about family and cherishing time.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Rated R partly for sexual content in a romantic comedy context; no explicit nudity described in signals.
- Language: Some — R rating suggests some strong language typical of British romantic comedies.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like About Time
If you liked About Time, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Love Actually (2003) — 78%: Richard Curtis's warm ensemble romance
- We Live in Time (2024) — 82%: Romance told out of order, with strong emotion
- The Age of Adaline (2015) — 84%: Gentle fantasy romance about living a long life
- The Time Traveler's Wife (2009) — 75%: Love story shaped by time travel
- Before Sunrise (1995) — 89%: Quiet, talky romance over one night
- Stranger Than Fiction (2006) — 81%: Sweet, quirky fantasy about living more fully
Director
Cast
- Domhnall Gleeson as Tim Lake
- Rachel McAdams as Mary
- Bill Nighy as Dad
- Tom Hollander as Harry
- Margot Robbie as Charlotte
- Lydia Wilson as Kit Kat
- Lindsay Duncan as Mum
- Richard Cordery as Uncle D
- Joshua McGuire as Rory
- Will Merrick as Jay
About Time FAQ
Is About Time worth watching?
Must-watch. A warm, funny and quietly moving romance with a time-travel idea at its centre. It's really about family and appreciating ordinary days, and the Richard Curtis touch makes it easy to love.
Where can I watch About Time?
In the US you can stream About Time on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is About Time OK for kids?
About Time is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that About Time is a romantic dramedy with some sexuality and adult language, wrapped in a wholesome message about family and cherishing time.
What movies are like About Time?
If you liked About Time, try Love Actually, We Live in Time, The Age of Adaline and The Time Traveler's Wife.