--- product_id: 3728522 title: "About Time" price: "£7.04" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3728522-about-time store_origin: GB region: Great Britain --- # About Time **Price:** £7.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** About Time - **How much does it cost?** £7.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3728522-about-time) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim's (Domhnall Gleeson) 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, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life—so he decides to make his world a better place…by getting a girlfriend (Rachel McAdams). But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can't save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families, everywhere. From filmmaker Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral), About Time is a comedy about love and time travel, which discovers that, in the end, making the most of life may not need time travel at all. For more than three decades, filmmaker Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill, Four Weddings and a Funeral) has crafted his signature voice in the world of movies and television, giving audiences unforgettable characters who have alternately allowed us to laugh at our ever-so-human foibles and to share a tear at the extraordinary journeys that accompany our ordinary lives. Now, with About Time, Curtis gives us his most personal film to date. 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, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life—so he decides to make his world a better place...by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as you might think. Moving from the Cornwall coast to London to train as a lawyer, Tim finally meets the beautiful but insecure Mary (Rachel McAdams). They fall in love, then an unfortunate time-travel incident means he’s never met her at all. So they meet for the first time again—and again—but finally, after a lot of cunning time traveling, he wins her heart. Tim then uses his power to create the perfect romantic proposal, to save his wedding from the worst best-man speeches and to save his best friend from professional disaster. But as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds out that his unique gift can’t save him from the sorrows and ups and downs that affect all families, everywhere. There are great limits to what time travel can achieve, and it can be dangerous, too. About Time is a comedy about love and time travel, which discovers that, in the end, making the most of life may not need time travel at all. Review: A Gem of a Movie - This is an extraordinary little gem of a movie, with sweetness and charm to spare. Sparkling from a quirky center, it showcases the best of our emotional range, mostly those involving the different kinds of love, beginning and ending with a great romance. All of the people are lovely human beings, and the closest thing to a bad guy really isn't that bad at all. The odd plot itself doesn't spend anytime setting itself up. After a very brief introduction through which we get an overview of how idyllic family life is, we drop into a huge New Year's Eve party. The narrator -- the romantically awkward young man, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) -- flubs the New Year's kiss that clearly hurts the young woman he happens to be standing next to at the countdown. The next day, Tim is called by his gentle dad (the always appealing Bill Nighy) to reveal a big secret. The secret was that all the men in the family could travel back in time. There was no further explanation for this ability, and no details were provided as to how many generations this went on, or who discovered it or who bestowed it on them, or why the women don't have the gift, and so on. The filmmakers simply set the odd cornerstone in place, and got the story started. And the thing is, what followed was so lovely, it didn't matter one bit that the details were left out. Tim's dad warns him away from the pursuit of money. Dad, himself, used his extra time to read all of the best novels -- all of Dickens THREE TIMES, he says -- and recommends he use the gift to pursue what would satisfy him most. Tim decides he'd use it to find real romantic love. You'd think by looking at Tim that this was going to be about this awkward young adult getting into goofy situations and using this gift in slapdash ways that were sitcom comical. But it does not go that way at all. To Gleeson's credit, he evolves convincingly from this gangly youth to a solid young man, always aiming from a clear emotional center. After an accidental meeting, he takes particular aim at Mary, a woman as transparent and uncluttered in her affections as he is, and perfectly embodied by Rachel McAdams. Her smile alone launches a thousand good emotions, so it's easy to buy into the chemistry she and Gleeson have. There are warm, humorous exchanges between them that feel breezy, which made it a sheer joy to watch their affections for one another grow. They seem to deserve the best and they get it. They successfully build on what they find in each other, showing the good life as a progression of love itself. Nothing else matters without it, and every scene in some way embodies that theme. Basically it shows that a good life is the consequence of sharing oneself with others. While there were aspects that remind us of a romantic comedy, the comedy was understated, like what would come about from good conversation and a warm heart. That time-travel element in this film is at times left behind as the story moves forward, and you almost forget about it. Tim uses the odd talent rarely, and always toward some greater good, for himself or someone else he loves or respects. And that's what's really appealing about this movie, in that everyone seems to be already full of what's necessary for living, without hangups, and therefore seem to have a lot to give to others. In other words, the plot uses all of the best features inherent in human nature, traits we all have to some degree, and the film reaffirms belief in them. Time travel is just a means to actualize these emotions, and toward the end, it's brought back a time or two almost to consciously remind us that this is where it all started. By that time, you're already so caught up in the plain pleasure of it all, you almost forget the quirky center. After renting this, I thought about this movie for days, and each time I thought of it, I felt good all over again. There were moments that were deeply moving, other parts that had me beaming with joy. I knew I had to have this to watch again and again. It's uplifting; it's life affirming; it accentuates our better natures. This is highly recommended for what ails you. That is, if anything ails you. If not, you'll still love it. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Review: DELIGHTFULLY SWEET AND CHARMING ROMANTIC COMEDY - Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams shine in this delightful romantic comedy that will bring a smile to your heart. It's sweet story of love and the joys of struggles of maturing through life. Tim (Gleeson) is a mildly nerdy but totally lovable guy stumbling through life until his father (Bill Nighy) reveals a deep and shocking family secret. All the men in the family have the ability to time travel. They can only go back in time and only to events in their actual life. They can't go back and change history but can redirect events in their own lives. There can be a comparison to GROUNDHOG DAY but ABOUT TIME takes a different direction as Tim mostly uses time travel to enhance his romantic life and always with the best of intentions. Life changes for Tim when he meets lovely Mary (Rachel McAdams) in a dating in the dark event in a pub. Cool idea. Two couples sitting in the dark and talking without seeing what each other looks like. Needless to say a warm love story ensues. McAdams is always lovely and Gleeson's pleasant gangly looks endear him to the audience. Tim loses Mary's number so time travel to the rescue to meet her again. Travelling back to the near past, Tim already knows Mary but she is a stranger to him, so he has to act carefully. Their first night together, Tim feels awkward so he can go back in time twice to improve his performance. The third time is a charm and the idea is hilarious. Tim makes an occasional trip back in time to tweak an event such as who should be his best man. A trip too far back in time to help his troubled sister changes the present in a shocking and unexpected way. Be careful with that time travel. ABOUT TIME is a great rainy day film to enjoy with a loved one or when you just are on your own and want a "lift" after a run day. Sometimes we just need a happy and fun film with no major conflicts or troublesome character. ABOUT TIME is pure fun and delight. If there is one flaw, it's simply that this nice film could have even been better with more humor and time travel. As it is, ABOUT TIME is a delightful sweet film. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Contributor | Bill Nighy, Domhnall Gleeson, Eric Fellner, Joshua McGuire, Lindsay Duncan, Lydia Wilson, Margot Robbie, Nicky Kentish Barnes, Rachel McAdams, Richard Cordery, Richard Curtis, Tim Bevan, Tom Hollander Contributor Bill Nighy, Domhnall Gleeson, Eric Fellner, Joshua McGuire, Lindsay Duncan, Lydia Wilson, Margot Robbie, Nicky Kentish Barnes, Rachel McAdams, Richard Cordery, Richard Curtis, Tim Bevan, Tom Hollander See more | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 8,924 Reviews | | Format | Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen | | Genre | Art House & International, Comedy, Comedy/Romantic Comedies, Drama, Drama/Love & Romance | | Initial release date | 2014-02-04 | | Language | English | ## Product Details - **Format:** Color, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Widescreen - **Genre:** Art House & International, Comedy, Comedy/Romantic Comedies, Drama, Drama/Love & Romance - **Initial release date:** 2014-02-04 - **Language:** English ## Images ![About Time - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/814fRqJ+AyL.jpg) ![About Time - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91NCMZ20JLL.jpg) ![About Time - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JjpZdTmvL.jpg) ![About Time - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91+dDAxu6yL.jpg) ![About Time - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91OMVPuQRoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Gem of a Movie *by A***D on February 3, 2015* This is an extraordinary little gem of a movie, with sweetness and charm to spare. Sparkling from a quirky center, it showcases the best of our emotional range, mostly those involving the different kinds of love, beginning and ending with a great romance. All of the people are lovely human beings, and the closest thing to a bad guy really isn't that bad at all. The odd plot itself doesn't spend anytime setting itself up. After a very brief introduction through which we get an overview of how idyllic family life is, we drop into a huge New Year's Eve party. The narrator -- the romantically awkward young man, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) -- flubs the New Year's kiss that clearly hurts the young woman he happens to be standing next to at the countdown. The next day, Tim is called by his gentle dad (the always appealing Bill Nighy) to reveal a big secret. The secret was that all the men in the family could travel back in time. There was no further explanation for this ability, and no details were provided as to how many generations this went on, or who discovered it or who bestowed it on them, or why the women don't have the gift, and so on. The filmmakers simply set the odd cornerstone in place, and got the story started. And the thing is, what followed was so lovely, it didn't matter one bit that the details were left out. Tim's dad warns him away from the pursuit of money. Dad, himself, used his extra time to read all of the best novels -- all of Dickens THREE TIMES, he says -- and recommends he use the gift to pursue what would satisfy him most. Tim decides he'd use it to find real romantic love. You'd think by looking at Tim that this was going to be about this awkward young adult getting into goofy situations and using this gift in slapdash ways that were sitcom comical. But it does not go that way at all. To Gleeson's credit, he evolves convincingly from this gangly youth to a solid young man, always aiming from a clear emotional center. After an accidental meeting, he takes particular aim at Mary, a woman as transparent and uncluttered in her affections as he is, and perfectly embodied by Rachel McAdams. Her smile alone launches a thousand good emotions, so it's easy to buy into the chemistry she and Gleeson have. There are warm, humorous exchanges between them that feel breezy, which made it a sheer joy to watch their affections for one another grow. They seem to deserve the best and they get it. They successfully build on what they find in each other, showing the good life as a progression of love itself. Nothing else matters without it, and every scene in some way embodies that theme. Basically it shows that a good life is the consequence of sharing oneself with others. While there were aspects that remind us of a romantic comedy, the comedy was understated, like what would come about from good conversation and a warm heart. That time-travel element in this film is at times left behind as the story moves forward, and you almost forget about it. Tim uses the odd talent rarely, and always toward some greater good, for himself or someone else he loves or respects. And that's what's really appealing about this movie, in that everyone seems to be already full of what's necessary for living, without hangups, and therefore seem to have a lot to give to others. In other words, the plot uses all of the best features inherent in human nature, traits we all have to some degree, and the film reaffirms belief in them. Time travel is just a means to actualize these emotions, and toward the end, it's brought back a time or two almost to consciously remind us that this is where it all started. By that time, you're already so caught up in the plain pleasure of it all, you almost forget the quirky center. After renting this, I thought about this movie for days, and each time I thought of it, I felt good all over again. There were moments that were deeply moving, other parts that had me beaming with joy. I knew I had to have this to watch again and again. It's uplifting; it's life affirming; it accentuates our better natures. This is highly recommended for what ails you. That is, if anything ails you. If not, you'll still love it. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DELIGHTFULLY SWEET AND CHARMING ROMANTIC COMEDY *by J***C on April 1, 2016* Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams shine in this delightful romantic comedy that will bring a smile to your heart. It's sweet story of love and the joys of struggles of maturing through life. Tim (Gleeson) is a mildly nerdy but totally lovable guy stumbling through life until his father (Bill Nighy) reveals a deep and shocking family secret. All the men in the family have the ability to time travel. They can only go back in time and only to events in their actual life. They can't go back and change history but can redirect events in their own lives. There can be a comparison to GROUNDHOG DAY but ABOUT TIME takes a different direction as Tim mostly uses time travel to enhance his romantic life and always with the best of intentions. Life changes for Tim when he meets lovely Mary (Rachel McAdams) in a dating in the dark event in a pub. Cool idea. Two couples sitting in the dark and talking without seeing what each other looks like. Needless to say a warm love story ensues. McAdams is always lovely and Gleeson's pleasant gangly looks endear him to the audience. Tim loses Mary's number so time travel to the rescue to meet her again. Travelling back to the near past, Tim already knows Mary but she is a stranger to him, so he has to act carefully. Their first night together, Tim feels awkward so he can go back in time twice to improve his performance. The third time is a charm and the idea is hilarious. Tim makes an occasional trip back in time to tweak an event such as who should be his best man. A trip too far back in time to help his troubled sister changes the present in a shocking and unexpected way. Be careful with that time travel. ABOUT TIME is a great rainy day film to enjoy with a loved one or when you just are on your own and want a "lift" after a run day. Sometimes we just need a happy and fun film with no major conflicts or troublesome character. ABOUT TIME is pure fun and delight. If there is one flaw, it's simply that this nice film could have even been better with more humor and time travel. As it is, ABOUT TIME is a delightful sweet film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pure Feel-Good Movie With Lots of Charm *by J***L on January 16, 2023* I like the idea of time travel movies and thought this looked cute, but it ended up being so much more. It's a wonderful, uplifting, feel-good movie that's romantic, charming, thought provoking and easy to get lost in. The characters are tremendously likable, from Domhnall Gleeson, whose journey from geeky teen to thoughtful man is a pleasure to watch, to Rachel McAdams as the woman he travels through time for, to Bill Nighy as the father whose wisdom and warmth shapes the entire family. While time travel is part of the plot -- at age 21, the men in the family acquire the ability to go back to different points in their own lives -- it's not about changing history, chasing money or fame or using time travel for some grand agenda. Rather, the focus is on the relationships and learning to be happy. There are humorous moments, and some very sweet ones, as well as the inevitable tangle of trying to change one thing and mistakenly undoing other important things that then need to be fixed. But all of this is backdrop -- it's really a story about love, family, and what's truly important in life. It's a bit old fashioned, yet the message is timeless, and the characters are people you want to spend time with. If you're looking for a charming, happy, purely feel-good movie that will leave you feeling uplifted, it doesn't get much better than this. ## Frequently Bought Together - About Time - Me Before You (DVD) - The Age of Adaline [DVD] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3728522-about-time](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/3728522-about-time) --- *Product available on Desertcart Great Britain* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-01*