Summary
Retreating from life after a tragedy, a man questions the universe by writing to Love, Time and Death. Receiving unexpected answers, he begins to see how these things interlock and how even loss can reveal moments of meaning and beauty.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences like it more than critics (+44)
Critics 19Audiences 63GoodWatch 42
Metascore23
Tomatometer14%
IMDb6.8
Audience score64%
User score6.1
Letterboxd · 88 K ratings3.0/5
Box office
2.5×its budget
- Budget
- $36 M
- Worldwide
- $89 M
Worldwide it earned $53 M more than it cost.
Running time
1 h 37 min
Shorter than most dramas, −12 min on the typical 109
typical 10997Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 63 countries, rent or buy in 47 more
+53Released
2016
December 15, 2016
10 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- PG-13United States
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 35 more40 people
- Will SmithHoward Inlet
- Edward NortonWhit Yardsham
- Kate WinsletClaire Wilson
- Michael PeñaSimon Scott
- Helen MirrenBrigitte
- Jacob LatimoreRaffi
- Keira KnightleyAmy Moore
- Naomie HarrisMadeleine
Ann DowdSally Price
Kylie RogersAllison Yardsham
Natalie GoldBeverly
Liza Colón-ZayasRobin
Shirley RumierkSimon's Wife
Alyssa CheathamOlivia
Benjamin SnyderSally's Grandson
Mary Beth PeilWhit's Mother
Andy TaylorFather with Photo
Michael CumpstyChairman of the Board
Claire GlassfordJunior Executive
Joseph Castillo-MidyettTeacher (Mexican Commercial)
Bryan Terrell ClarkHomeless A Capella Singer
Marcus Paul JamesHomeless A Capella Singer
Mykal KilgoreHomeless A Capella Singer
Jimmy PalumboSuper
Directing · 4
- David Frankel Director
- Jessica Lichtner Script Supervisor
- Stephen Lee Davis First Assistant Director
- Deanna Leslie Kelly Second Assistant Director
Writing · 1
- Allan Loeb Writer, Producer
Production · 12
- Toby Emmerich Executive Producer
- Bruce Berman Executive Producer
- Steven Mnuchin Executive Producer
- Richard Brener Executive Producer
- Anthony Bregman Producer
- Michael Sugar Producer
Camera · 1
- Maryse Alberti Director of Photography
Editing · 1
- Andrew Marcus Editor
Sound · 15
- Theodore Shapiro Original Music Composer
- Paul Urmson Supervising Sound Editor, Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Lidia Tamplenizza Supervising Sound Editor
- Dana Sano Music Supervisor
- Jay Peck Foley Artist
- Danny Michael Sound Mixer
Art · 7
- Beth Mickle Production Design
- Ray Fisher Leadman
- Will Comacho Set Dresser
- Scott Dougan Art Direction
- Jessie Katz Assistant Property Master
- Kara Zeigon Set Decoration
Costume & Make-Up · 10
- Leah Katznelson Costume Design
- Ivana Primorac Makeup & Hair
- Champagne Lawerence Hairstylist
- Angel De Angelis Hair Department Head
- Francesca Buccellato Makeup Artist
- Judy Murdock Makeup Artist
Lighting · 1
- Eric Boncher Chief Lighting Technician
Other crew · 24
- Stephen A. Pope Stunt Coordinator
- Dave Pope Stunt Coordinator
- Susan Hegarty Dialect Coach
- Bobby Beckles Stunt Driver
- Caroline Vexler Stunts
- Jodi Michelle Pynn Stunts
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