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A Matter of Time

1976Movie1 h 37 minPG

Drama
46
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Rotten Tomatoes50%29%

A nostalgic, romantic drama movie about growing up and fantasy.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Every man wants the woman who can make him feel like no one else.

During a press conference, international star Nina remembers simpler times, flashing back to her days as a maid in a run-down Italian hotel. As a young woman, Nina befriends Contessa Sanziani, an elderly woman who entertains Nina with memories of her vibrant, wealthy life with Count Sanziani. Inspired by her tales of success, young Nina fantasizes about her own adventures and seeks to find the same excitement in her life.

Feels like

  • Romantic Drama
  • Nostalgic Flashbacks
  • Intergenerational Story
  • Dreamlike Atmosphere
  • Grand Fantasies
  • Italian Setting
  • Escapist Romance
  • Youthful Aspirations
  • Old Hollywood Glamour

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Vincente Minnelli
Written by
John Gay, Maurice Druon
Produced by
Edmund Grainger, Jack H. Skirball
Music by
Nino Oliviero

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Facts

October 7, 1976 · 1 h 37 min · PG

Released
October 7, 1976
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama, Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
Italy, United States
Available in
3 countries

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream A Matter of Time?"

Questions about A Matter of Time

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Where can I stream A Matter of Time?

PrimefuboTVMGM+Philo

In the United States, A Matter of Time streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is A Matter of Time worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 50%). Critics rate it higher (50 out of 100) than audiences (40).

Is A Matter of Time okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is A Matter of Time good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A Matter of Time plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (6 of 10) more than on its plot.