Rachel McAdams’ 10/10 Time-Travel Movie Is Officially Coming to Streaming Next Week
Rachel McAdams’ acclaimed 2013 film About Time is arriving on Netflix on September 1. Directed by Richard Curtis (Love Actually, Notting Hill), the time-travel romance stars Domhnall Gleeson opposite McAdams and offers far more philosophical depth than its premise might suggest.
While the film initially appears to be a straightforward time-travel romance—where protagonist Tim Lake discovers his family’s hereditary ability to travel through time and uses it to win over the woman of his dreams—it ultimately transcends the genre to become a meditation on appreciating life’s meaningful moments. Beyond its engaging romantic plot and time-travel complications, the film is distinguished by clever writing, charming chemistry between its leads, and a focus on deeper life themes.
This represents another venture into time-travel romance for McAdams, who previously starred in The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009) alongside Eric Bana. Since its theatrical release, About Time has garnered strong reviews and developed a reputation as an underrated gem in Curtis’ filmography, resonating with audiences for its emphasis on savoring small moments and human connection. The film’s arrival on Netflix will expose it to a broader streaming audience.