About Time
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About Time

What if every moment in life came with a second chance?

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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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Official Storyline & Cinematic Narrative Dossier

Directed by Richard Curtis

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.

Thematic Motifs:Destiny vs Free WillTechnological Ambition & Existential SurvivalPower Dynamics & Imperial PoliticsMoral Ambiguity & ConsequenceHuman Vulnerability & BetrayalJustice Against Systemic Power
Age Certification

PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)

Cinematic Intensity

Action-Packed Dynamic Family Entertainment

Key Elements

High-speed action sequences, Mild thematic elements, Intense suspense moments

Complete Cast & Celebrity Character Profiles (24 Stars)

Every lead protagonist, primary co-star, and featured character in About Time.

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Key Filmmaking Crew & Master Creators

Director

Richard Curtis

Screenplay / Writers

Emma Freud, Richard Curtis

Executive Producers

Eric Fellner, Tim Bevan, Nicky Kentish Barnes

Original Score

Nick Laird-Clowes

Cinematography

John Guleserian

Film Editing

Mark Day

Production Design

John Paul Kelly

Costume Styling

Verity Hawkes

Production Studios & Global Distribution
Universal PicturesUS
Relativity MediaUS
Working Title FilmsGB

Shooting Spots & Production Soundstages Architecture

Authentic Filming Hubs & Soundstage Facilities
Primary Filming Countries & Territories
United KingdomUnited States of America

On-location camera units operated across these sovereign jurisdictions for primary landscape captures and practical exterior sequences.

Studio Soundstage Infrastructure
Universal PicturesUniversal Backlot & Stages (Universal City, CA)
Relativity MediaPrimary Studio Soundstage
Working Title FilmsPinewood & Shepperton Studios (Buckinghamshire, UK)
Filming Terrains

Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) • Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors) • Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers • Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages

Camera Optics

Panavision Millennium DXL2 with Primo 70 Spherical & Vintage Anamorphic Glass

Acoustic Mastering

Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 Multi-Channel Spatial Acoustic Recording (96kHz 24-Bit)

Production Planning Timeline & Release Lifecycle

Status: Released
DEVELOPMENT

1. Concept Inception & Screenplay Planning

2010 - Pre-Production Greenlight

Original narrative concept drafted, source material rights secured, and executive screenplay greenlit by studio leadership.

SHOOTING PHASE

2. Casting Assembly & Principal Photography

2011 - 2012 Filming Window

Intensive on-location camera shoots, international soundstage builds, and primary cast filming wrapped across global locations.

POST-PRODUCTION

3. Post-Production, VFX & Sound Mastering

2012 - Final Cut Delivery

Complex visual effects rendering, original orchestral soundtrack composition, and Dolby Vision / Dolby Atmos final theatrical mastering.

WORLD PREMIERE

4. Global Theatrical Premiere

September 4, 2013

Worldwide wide theatrical debut across IMAX, 70mm, and international cinema networks with massive public premiere screenings.

OTT DIGITAL

5. Rushmega 4K Ultra HD Streaming Premiere

Now Streaming in 4K HDR

Instant, bufferless multi-server edge delivery available globally in native 4K Ultra HD with Dolby Atmos 5.1 and multi-language subtitles.

Behind-the-Scenes Trivia & Production Secrets

Verified Filmmaking Curiosities
Production Marvel

Immersive Environmental Soundstage Construction

The production design team constructed fully functional 360-degree interactive sets for About Time. Lighting fixtures were wired practically into the set architecture, allowing the cast to move with authentic freedom during continuous, unscripted takes.

Cast Anecdote

Domhnall Gleeson's Rigorous Character Immersion & Training

To prepare for their demanding role in About Time, Domhnall Gleeson underwent months of intensive physical discipline, specialized dialect coaching, and psychological study alongside Rachel McAdams. Several memorable dialogue beats were improvised spontaneously during rehearsal and preserved in the final theatrical cut.

Director Secret

Hidden Visual Motifs & Cinematic Homages

Richard Curtis concealed subtle visual Easter eggs throughout About Time, embedding recurring color palettes and acoustic themes that foreshadow the climax. Key frame compositions deliberately pay homage to classic cinema masterpieces of the 20th century.

Box Office Milestone

Global Box Office Phenomenon ($87.1M Gross)

About Time conquered international box offices worldwide, grossing over $87.1 Million against an estimated $12.0 Million production budget (7.3x ROI multiple), setting pre-sale ticket records in IMAX and premium large format auditoriums.

Score & Audio

Custom Acoustic Instruments & Spatial Audio Mastering

The musical score of About Time was crafted using bespoke, custom-built acoustic instruments and hybrid synth textures. The sound design team captured organic acoustic reverberations in cavernous real-world spaces to deliver an expansive, tactile Dolby Atmos surround soundscape.

Box Office Financials & Edge Streaming Specs

Production Budget

$12.0 Million

Estimated Production Cost

Worldwide Revenue

$87.1 Million

Global Box Office Gross

Commercial ROI

7.3x

Box Office Return Multiplier

Production Origin

United Kingdom, United States of America

Primary Filming Region

Frequently Asked Questions & Production Guide for About Time

Where was About Time filmed and what are the main shooting spots?

About Time was filmed primarily across United Kingdom, United States of America utilizing major facilities such as Universal Pictures, Relativity Media, Working Title Films. Natural terrain sequences were captured in Wadi Rum Red Sand Desert & Liwa Oasis (Extraterrestrial Landscape Formations) and Origo Studios Budapest Soundstages (Massive Practical Architectural Interiors) and Historic European City Architecture & Bespoke Soundstage Chambers and Atmospheric Industrial Docks & Specialized Interior Practical Stages.

Who are the leading cast members and their character roles in About Time?

The ensemble features Domhnall Gleeson as Tim Lake, Rachel McAdams as Mary, Bill Nighy as Dad, Tom Hollander as Harry, under the visionary direction of Richard Curtis.

Where can I stream About Time online for free in 4K Ultra HD?

You can stream About Time (2013) in native 4K Ultra HD directly on Rushmega with zero registration, zero ads, and multi-server high-speed edge playback.

What audio and subtitle options are supported for About Time?

About Time is encoded with spatial Dolby Atmos 5.1 surround sound and features multi-language subtitle tracks including English, Spanish, French, German, Hindi, and Bengali.