Time Freak
A heartbroken physics prodigy builds a time machine to revise his breakup, only to discover that love cannot be solved like an equation.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- witty
- breezy
- hopeful
- date night
- lazy weekend
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Stillman invents a time machine after Debbie ends their relationship and uses temporal revision to pursue another chance at love.
Stillman's identity as a physics prodigy shapes his attempt to solve heartbreak through invention and repeated experimentation.
The breakup propels Stillman's coming-of-age journey from controlling past events toward understanding relationships more honestly.
The time machine enables Stillman to return to earlier moments and explore changed versions of his relationship with Debbie.
Films like Time Freak, and why
About Time
time travel used to revisit romantic mistakes, with a playful and emotionally accessible tone
The Time Traveler's Wife
romantic comedy centered on an earnest protagonist trying to repair a relationship through unusual temporal circumstances
The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
coming of age romance with comic awkwardness, youthful heartbreak, and speculative premises
Movie Details
- Director
- Andrew Bowler
- Release Date
- 2018-11-09
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (502)
Cast
- Asa Butterfield
- Sophie Turner
- Skyler Gisondo
- Will Peltz
- Aubrey Reynolds
- Jillian Joy
- Joseph Park
- Caden J. Gregoire
- Mary Elizabeth Boylan
- Joey Miyashima
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Time Freak about?
- A heartbroken physics prodigy builds a time machine to revise his breakup, only to discover that love cannot be solved like an equation.
- What is Time Freak like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Time Freak as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Time Freak violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Time Freak.
- Which films are like Time Freak?
- Films with a similar feel include About Time, The Time Traveler's Wife, and The Map of Tiny Perfect Things.
- How long is Time Freak?
- Time Freak runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Time Freak?
- In United States, Time Freak streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel.
