About Time Timeline ( Real )

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September 4, 2013

Release of 'About Time'

The movie 'About Time' directed by Richard Curtis is released in the United Kingdom.

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November 1, 2013

Release of 'About Time' in the United States

The movie 'About Time' is released in the United States.

About Time Timeline ( Fictional )

discovery
Early 1990s, Tim aged 21

Tim Learns About Time Travel

At age 21, Tim discovers from his father that the men in their family can travel back in time to moments in their own lives.

romance
Early 1990s, shortly after discovering time travel

Tim Travels to Meet Mary

Tim uses his time-travel ability to improve his dating life and ultimately meets and falls in love with Mary, a woman he had not noticed before.

relationship
Early 1990s, soon after meeting Mary

Tim and Mary Begin Relationship

Tim successfully starts a relationship with Mary, traveling back multiple times to perfect their first date and early interactions.

relationship
Early 2000s

Tim and Mary Get Married

Years later, Tim and Mary have a wedding to celebrate their marriage.

family
Early 2000s, after marriage

Tim and Mary Have Children

Tim and Mary become parents to twin daughters, starting their family.

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During Tim's adulthood

Tim's Father Reveals to Tim's Sister

Tim’s father passes on the secret of time travel only to Tim's male family members, excluding his sister Kirsty; Tim helps Kirsty navigate this limitation.

family
Late 2010s

Tim Uses Time Travel to Help Daughter

Later, Tim faces the prospect of losing his daughter and uses time travel to make the most of their moments together.

personal_growth
Late 2010s

Tim Reflects on Life Without Time Travel

Tim makes the decision to stop relying on time travel to appreciate life moment by moment realistically.