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Tim

1979·Movie
1h 49min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance8
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

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About

A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion

Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.
Unconventional RomanceMay-December RelationshipCharacter StudyEmotional DramaSocial CommentaryInnocence vs. ExperienceForbidden LoveGentle and Thoughtful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Tim legally?

Tim is included with a subscription to Peacock and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Tim worth watching?

58
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Tim rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is Tim?

1 h 49 min

Tim runs 1 h 49 min.

Is Tim based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Was Tim a box office hit?

Budget$600,000
Box office$809,000

Roughly broke even. It cost about $600,000 to make and earned $809,000 worldwide, 1.3 times its budget.

What language is Tim in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Tim?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Tim in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.