About Time (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
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.
Rated R • 2013 • 2h 3m
Overall: A young man discovers he can travel back in time and uses it to improve his life and love life. Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. The R rating covers language and some adult content. Richard Curtis's most emotionally effective film.
Cast
Is About Time appropriate for kids?
Overall: A young man discovers he can travel back in time and uses it to improve his life and love life. Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. The R rating covers language and some adult content. Richard Curtis's most emotionally effective film. Read more — free account
Content severity in About Time
What happens in About Time, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 3/10
- 0:18 💬 Language 4/10
- 0:38 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10
Sex and nudity in About Time
The film portrays a romantic relationship that is generally warm and non-explicit. There are several scenes of couples kissing and lying in bed together, along with one moderate sequence where the main characters initiate sexual intimacy for the first time. The dialogue includes some lighthearted references to sex and awkward early physical encounters, though nudity is not shown.
Violence and gore in About Time
There is no physical violence, gore, or combat featured in the film. The story focuses entirely on romantic and familial relationships within a contemporary British setting. Brief moments of distress occur during emotional arguments or accidents, but they do not involve physical harm or traditional action sequences.
Language in About Time
The dialogue includes strong language and several instances of the 'f-word' which contribute to the film’s R rating. There is also occasional use of milder British profanities and anatomical terms used for comedic effect. The profanity is generally used in casual conversation or moments of high emotional frustration rather than in an aggressive or hateful manner.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in About Time
There is no significant depiction of illegal drug use or substance abuse in the story. Characters are seen drinking wine, beer, and champagne during social gatherings, dinners, and wedding celebrations, reflective of standard social habits. These instances of alcohol consumption are secondary to the plot and do not involve themes of addiction or dangerous intoxication.
Mature themes in About Time
The film's message — live each day twice if you can, to appreciate it — is delivered through a father-son relationship of extraordinary warmth. A man learning to be present. Bill Nighy's father is one of cinema's great recent paternal performances. The ending is genuinely moving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is About Time appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests About Time is best for ages 14+. It's rated R. Overall: A young man discovers he can travel back in time and uses it to improve his life and love life. Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. The R rating covers language and some adult content. Richard Curtis's most…
What age rating does About Time have?
About Time is officially rated R. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.
What is About Time about?
Overall: A young man discovers he can travel back in time and uses it to improve his life and love life. Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. The R rating covers language and some adult content. Richard Curtis's most emotionally effective film.
Is there sex or nudity in About Time?
The film portrays a romantic relationship that is generally warm and non-explicit. There are several scenes of couples kissing and lying in bed together, along with one moderate sequence where the main characters initiate sexual intimacy for the first time…
How violent is About Time?
There is no physical violence, gore, or combat featured in the film. The story focuses entirely on romantic and familial relationships within a contemporary British setting. Brief moments of distress occur during emotional arguments or accidents, but they do…
Is the language in About Time appropriate for kids?
The dialogue includes strong language and several instances of the 'f-word' which contribute to the film’s R rating. There is also occasional use of milder British profanities and anatomical terms used for comedic effect. The profanity is generally used in…
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in About Time?
There is no significant depiction of illegal drug use or substance abuse in the story. Characters are seen drinking wine, beer, and champagne during social gatherings, dinners, and wedding celebrations, reflective of standard social habits. These instances of…
What mature themes appear in About Time?
The film's message — live each day twice if you can, to appreciate it — is delivered through a father-son relationship of extraordinary warmth. A man learning to be present. Bill Nighy's father is one of cinema's great recent paternal performances. The ending…
How long is About Time?
About Time runs 123 minutes, directed by Richard Curtis, released in 2013.
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