About Time (2013)
A young man uses whimsical time travel to navigate love and life, learning to cherish every intimate moment.
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.
How intense is About Time?
About Time has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a comfort watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated R.
What About Time feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalheartwarmingintimatefeel good
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Comfort watchDate nightFamily night
Where to stream About Time
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is About Time for you?
Is About Time scary?
No. About Time is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is About Time gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is About Time sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is About Time OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3.
How long is About Time?
About Time runs 2h 3m.
Where can I stream About Time?
About Time is streaming on Netflix.
Does About Time have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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