If you loved
About Time
Richard Curtis · Film · 2013
If you loved the way About Time uses the extraordinary to ground the beauty and fragility of human relationships, you will appreciate these.
Books on the same thread
The Time Traveler's Wife
Audrey Niffenegger · Book · 2009
Like About Time, this story uses time travel as a lens to explore the complexities of long-term commitment and the inevitable, bittersweet nature of love and loss.
11/22/63: A Novel
Stephen King · Book · 2011
This novel echoes the core sentiment of About Time by illustrating how the desire to alter the past inevitably forces a confrontation with the true value of life.
A Free Life
Ha Jin · Book · 2007
While lacking time travel, this family saga captures the same poignant focus on the quiet, transformative power of daily life and the evolving bonds between parents and children.
The Secret
Rhonda Byrne · Book · 2006
You will find a direct connection to the philosophy of About Time here, as both works emphasize the transformative power of perspective and intentionality in your daily existence.
Series on the same thread
11.22.63
Series · 2016
This show mirrors the moral dilemma found in About Time, focusing on the heavy emotional weight of living in a world where the past remains within reach.
This Is Us
Dan Fogelman · Series · 2016
Much like About Time, this series masterfully weaves the threads of intergenerational trauma and healing into a narrative that celebrates the profound significance of ordinary, connected lives.
Heroes
Tim Kring · Series · 2006
If the stakes of destiny in About Time resonated with you, you will appreciate how this story forces ordinary people to navigate the consequences of their extraordinary abilities.
Years and Years
Series · 2019
This drama captures the same family-centric emotional core as About Time, exploring how personal lives remain the most important constant amidst the chaos of a rapidly changing world.
Podcasts on the same thread
American History Tellers
Audible · Podcast · 2026
Just as About Time highlights the importance of understanding your own history, this podcast offers a deeper look at the human-interest stories that define our collective cultural identity.
Revisionist History
Pushkin Industries · Podcast · 2026
This series shares the curious spirit of About Time by re-examining the past to find overlooked truths, proving that the way we view history shapes our present reality.
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Common questions
Is About Time based on the idea that you can change world history?
No, About Time follows the rule that the men in the family cannot change history. While they possess the ability to travel through time, they are limited to changing events that occur within their own lives to learn how to appreciate the people around them.
What is the primary lesson Tim learns in About Time?
In About Time, Tim learns that the true purpose of his time-traveling ability is to appreciate life as it is. He discovers that instead of constantly altering his past, he should focus on cherishing his daily life and the people he encounters along the way.
How do the men in the family gain their powers in About Time?
The ability to travel through time in About Time is an inherited trait passed down through the men in the family. Tim discovers this secret from his father after a disappointing New Year's party, learning that the power is a tool for personal growth rather than changing history.
Can the characters in About Time change what has already happened in their lives?
Yes, characters in About Time can travel back to change what has happened in their own lives. However, the film emphasizes that these powers cannot be used to change history, serving instead as a lesson for the protagonist to learn how to value his life as it comes.