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From Time to Time

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
5.1K
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From Time to Time (2009)
  • Adventure
  • Drama
  • Fantasy
A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, more than a century apart. When 13-year-old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family sec... Read allA haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, more than a century apart. When 13-year-old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, more than a century apart. When 13-year-old Tolly finds he can mysteriously travel between the two, he begins an adventure that unlocks family secrets laid buried for generations.
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
5.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Writers
    • Lucy M. Boston(novel "The Chimneys of Green Knowe")
    • Julian Fellowes(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Alex Etel
    • Timothy Spall
    • Maggie Smith
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julian Fellowes
  • Writers
    • Lucy M. Boston(novel "The Chimneys of Green Knowe")
    • Julian Fellowes(adaptation)
  • Stars
    • Alex Etel
    • Timothy Spall
    • Maggie Smith
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 39User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 1 nomination

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    From Time to Time (2009)
    Eliza Bennett, Alex Etel, and Kwaye in From Time to Time (2009)
    Eliza Bennett in From Time to Time (2009)
    Carice van Houten and Dominic West in From Time to Time (2009)
    Dominic West in From Time to Time (2009)
    Hugh Bonneville, Dominic West, Eliza Bennett, and Kwaye in From Time to Time (2009)
    Carice van Houten and Dominic West in From Time to Time (2009)
    Timothy Spall and Alex Etel in From Time to Time (2009)
    Pauline Collins in From Time to Time (2009)
    Maggie Smith in From Time to Time (2009)
    Maggie Smith in From Time to Time (2009)
    Maggie Smith and Alex Etel in From Time to Time (2009)

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    Alex Etel
    Alex Etel
    • Tolly
    Timothy Spall
    Timothy Spall
    • Boggis
    Maggie Smith
    Maggie Smith
    • Mrs Oldknow
    Christopher Villiers
    Christopher Villiers
    • Officer
    Pauline Collins
    Pauline Collins
    • Mrs Tweedie
    Eliza Bennett
    Eliza Bennett
    • Susan
    • (as Eliza Hope Bennett)
    Rachel Bell
    Rachel Bell
    • Perkins
    Dominic West
    Dominic West
    • Caxton
    Carice van Houten
    Carice van Houten
    • Maria Oldknow
    Douglas Booth
    Douglas Booth
    • Sefton
    Jenny McCracken
    • Mrs Gross
    Christine Lohr
    • Mrs Robbins
    Alan Charlesworth
    Alan Charlesworth
    • Robert the Footman
    Hugh Bonneville
    Hugh Bonneville
    • Captain Oldknow
    Kwaye
    • Jacob
    • (as Kwayedza Kureya)
    Allen Leech
    Allen Leech
    • Fred Boggis
    Helen Kennedy
    Helen Kennedy
    • Nellie
    • (voice)
    • …
    Daisy Lewis
    Daisy Lewis
    • Rose
    • Director
      • Julian Fellowes
    • Writers
      • Lucy M. Boston(novel "The Chimneys of Green Knowe")
      • Julian Fellowes(adaptation)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The part of Mrs. Oldknow was written especially for Dame Maggie Smith .
    • Goofs
      Modern concrete sleepers and rail fixings are seen during the scene at the railway station set in 1944.
    • Quotes

      Tolly: I thought family meant people who were living.

    • Connections
      Featured in Breakfast: Episode dated 24 September 2010 (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Love Walked In
      Written by George Gershwin and Ira Gershwin

      Performed by Virginia Verrill, John Hall, The Samuel Goldwyn Studio Orchestra

      Courtesy of P.O.

      Published by WB Music Corp (ASCAP) on behalf of George Gershwin Music and Ira Gershwin Music and Chapell & Co. (ASCAP)

      Played on grammophone when the Christmas tree is being decorated

    User reviews39

    Review
    Top review
    8/10
    A Charm of its Own
    Julian Fellowes adapted the screenplay from Lucy M. Boston's novel 'The Chimneys of Green Knowe' and as expected, especially when he directs his own films the story though slight is filled with elegance, grace and rich atmosphere. With a splendid cast it truly comes to life.

    Set in 1940s England, 13-year-old Tolly (Alex Etel) is sent to stay with his grandmother (Maggie Smith) at her country home, which she fears she will have to sell due to money problems. Tolly's father is fighting in WWII, and is missing in action. As his grandmother tells him about the history of the house, and Tolly's ancestors, he finds that he is able to travel back in time to 1805 and discover secrets about his family's past, which still resonate today. The idea of time lapse is present in the story from 1805 - which centers around Tolly's ancestors, the kindly Captain Oldknow (Hugh Bonneville) and his selfish wife Maria (Carice van Houten) and their children Sefton, a spoiled, selfish young man (Douglas Booth) and a kindly, blind girl Susan (Eliza Bennett). Into their lives comes Jacob (Kwayedza Kureya), a former slave who escapes from captivity with the help of Captain Oldknow and joins the household as a companion for Susan, much to the chagrin of Sefton. The primary storyline is set in the 1940s, with Tolly and his grandmother worrying about what has become of Tolly's father, while at the same time getting to know and understand each other. The cast is augmented with character roles played by Timothy Spall, Dominic West, Douglas Booth, Rachel Bell and Pauline Collins.

    This is a spirited adventure ghost story played two centuries apart and for those who enjoy the artistry of Julian Fellowes, this is a fine evening's diversion.

    Grady Harp
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    • gradyharp
    • Jul 19, 2013

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    • Release date
      • September 24, 2010 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Chimneys of Green Knowe
    • Filming locations
      • Athelhampton House, Athelhampton, Dorset, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Ealing Studios
      • Fragile Films
      • Hindsight Media
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    Box office

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    • Gross worldwide
      • $159,640
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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