Time Freak

2018·Movie
1h 44min·PG-13
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8Metacritic704.8Rotten Tomatoes–52%

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Time Freak fingerprint

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

Growing up, technology, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

If at first you don't succeed, build a time machine.

Stillman, a heartbroken physics student, builds a time machine when his girlfriend breaks up with him. Going back in time, he attempts to save their relationship by fixing every mistake he made—while dragging his best friend along in the process.
Time TravelRomantic ComedyRelationship TroublesSecond ChancesPhysics StudentComing-of-AgeTechnological ExperimentQuirky HumorHeartfelt Story

Crew

Directed by:
Andrew Bowler
Written by:
Andrew Bowler
Produced by:
Mary Vernieu, Jeff Johnson, Sean McKittrick
Composed by:
Andrew Lockington, David Esparza, Trevor Gates

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Time Freak

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Time Freak worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63/100 (IMDb 5.8 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Time Freak rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Time Freak?

1 h 44 min

Time Freak runs 1 h 44 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Time Freak?

Critics70
Audiences53

Not quite. Critics rate Time Freak higher (70) than audiences (53). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Time Freak in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Time Freak?

42ARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRCZDE+28

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Time Freak in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Time Freak use?

Berserk ButtonExtremely Short TimespanTime TravelSet Right What Once Went WrongFailure MontageAnimated Credits OpeningMinimalist CastTime MachineField Trip to the PastYear Inside, Hour OutsideOnly One Me Allowed Right NowTemporal Sickness

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Time Freak, including Berserk Button, Extremely Short Timespan, Time Travel.

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