This Time Around (2003): Cast & Plot
This Time Around is a 2003 romantic comedy directed by Douglas Barr, starring Brian Austin Green as Drew Hesler, Carly Pope and Sara Rue. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- Douglas Barr
- Original language
-
English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is This Time Around About?
The premise of This Time Around without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mel, once a junior‑high outcast with a crush on popular Drew Hesler, was humiliated when he pretended to like her and then rejected her publicly. Eleven years later, she’s a successful PR executive. Assigned to promote a new restaurant, she discovers the owner is none other than the same Drew, forcing her to confront the past.
This Time Around Cast & Characters
Brian Austin Green leads the cast as Drew Hesler, with Carly Pope as Melissa 'Mel' Rochester and Sara Rue as Gabby Castellani. Directed by Douglas Barr; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Douglas Barr
- Brian Austin Green as Drew Hesler
- Carly Pope as Melissa 'Mel' Rochester
- Sara Rue as Gabby Castellani
-
Megan Park as Young Cara Cabot
Also Starring in This Time Around
· 6 more- Gina Tognoni Cara Cabot
- Amanda Brugel Abby
- David Lipper Martin
- Sherry Miller Mary Ann McNally
- Adam Greydon Reid Jeff Blue
- Matthew Edison Kevin
This Time Around Plot Summary
What happens in This Time Around from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In eighth grade, Melissa Rochester is a shy, geeky girl who harbors a massive crush on Drew Hesler, the most popular boy in her middle school. When her missing notebook—stuffed with doodles of their names—finds its way to the school reception desk, it circulates until it lands in the hands of Drew Hesler and his in‑crowd. They decide to pull a prank: a note supposedly from Drew telling Melissa to meet him at lunch and wait to be asked out. Ecstatic at the prospect, and bolstered by her best friend Gabby Castellani, Melissa approaches Drew during lunch. But the moment she gets close, the group publicly reveals it as a joke, leaving Melissa humiliated and racing away.
Full summary
The whole story of This Time Around, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know This Time Around?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
- Question 4: not answered
- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
- Question 7: not answered
- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
What is Melissa Rochester's occupation at the start of the film's present day timeline?
Cars in This Time Around
6 cars on screen, including the 1980 Ford B-Series and the Ford Crown Victoria.
-
1980 Ford B-Series Minor role -
Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1964 Sunbeam Tiger Series I Minor role -
2001 Dodge Grand Caravan Background role
This Time Around Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “134 modi per innamorarsi” and “The Second Chance - Wie du mir so ich dir”.
- Also known as
-
- 134 modi per innamorarsi
- The Second Chance - Wie du mir so ich dir
- Drugie podejście
Seen This Time Around?
This Time Around FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of This Time Around, each answered in a sentence.
How long is This Time Around?
This Time Around runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was This Time Around released?
This Time Around was released on June 22, 2003.
Who directed This Time Around?
This Time Around was directed by Douglas Barr.
More films by Douglas Barr Who is in the cast of This Time Around?
This Time Around stars Brian Austin Green as Drew Hesler, Carly Pope as Melissa 'Mel' Rochester and Sara Rue as Gabby Castellani, among 10 credited actors.
Does This Time Around have a post-credit scene?
No. This Time Around has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
