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Of Time and the City (2009): Ratings & Box Office

Of Time and the City (2009) movie poster

Of Time and the City is a 2009 biographical documentary directed by Terence Davies. It runs 1 hour 14 minutes and earned $523,417 worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2009. Critics gave it 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
93%
worldwide gross
$523.4K
award nomination
1
Metascore
81
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Of Time and the City (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 14m (74 min)
Director
Terence Davies
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Of Time and the City About?

The premise of Of Time and the City without spoilers.

This visually striking film is a deeply personal exploration of Terence Davies’ childhood in Liverpool. Combining archival footage and a captivating soundscape, it offers a layered portrait of the city and its impact on his life. Through a powerful voiceover, Davies reflects on his youth, the inspirations he found, and the recent history of the place he called home, revealing a world beyond the well-known landmarks.

Of Time and the City Themes & Keywords

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  • queen elizabeth ii
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  • british youth
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Crew

The Director of Of Time and the City

Directed by Terence Davies.

From the director

More from Terence Davies

More films directed by Terence Davies, best-rated first: Distant Voices, Still Lives, The Long Day Closes, The House of Mirth and Benediction.

Full filmography
Ratings

Of Time and the City Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Of Time and the City 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and 81 on Metacritic.

Box office

Of Time and the City Box Office

Of Time and the City grossed $523,417 worldwide. $32,677 came from the US and Canada and $490,740 (94%) from the rest of the world.

2009 box office

Worldwide gross

$523.4K

US & Canada
$32.7K
International
$490.7K
US & Canada 6% Rest of the world 94%
Awards

Of Time and the City Awards & Nominations

Of Time and the City earned 1 award nomination, including Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer at the BAFTA 2009.

1 nomination1 ceremony

  • British Academy Film Awards logo
    BAFTA 2009 1 nomination
    • Nominated Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer
Videos

Of Time and the City Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Of Time and the City (2008) - trailer
  • Trailer Of Time and the City | Official Trailer HD | Strand Releasing
Cars

Cars in Of Time and the City

22 cars on screen, including the 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine and the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221.

All 22 cars
  • 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine in Of Time and the City 2003 Lincoln Town Car Stretched Limousine Important role
  • 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 in Of Time and the City 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 550 V221 Important role
  • 2003 Ford Crown Victoria in Of Time and the City 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
  • 2002 Honda Odyssey in Of Time and the City 2002 Honda Odyssey Minor role
Details

Of Time and the City Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “时间与城市” and “리버풀의 추억”.

Also known as
  • 时间与城市
  • 리버풀의 추억

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FAQ

Of Time and the City FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Of Time and the City, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Of Time and the City?

Of Time and the City runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

When was Of Time and the City released?

Of Time and the City was released on January 21, 2009.

Who directed Of Time and the City?

Of Time and the City was directed by Terence Davies.

More films by Terence Davies

How much did Of Time and the City make at the box office?

Of Time and the City grossed $523,417 worldwide ($32,677 domestic, $490,740 international).

How is Of Time and the City rated?

Of Time and the City has 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.

Was Of Time and the City nominated for any awards?

Of Time and the City received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.

Does Of Time and the City have a post-credit scene?

No. Of Time and the City has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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