Tim (1979): Cast & Where to Watch
Tim is a 1979 romantic drama directed by Michael Pate, starring Mel Gibson as Tim Melville, Deborah Kennedy and Piper Laurie. It is based on Tim by Colleen McCullough. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes. Stream it on Darkroom and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Michael Pate
- Original language
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English - Based on
- Tim by Colleen McCullough
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tim About?
The premise of Tim without spoilers, adapted from Tim by Colleen McCullough.
A heartrending tale of courage and devotion, the film follows handsome but naïve gardener Tim Melville, whose widowed employer Mary has long given up on love. When they meet, friendship quickly deepens into romance; Mary, attracted to Tim’s innocence and magnetism, gently teaches him about life, love, and what it means to truly open one’s heart.
Tim Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- male and female protagonists
- looking at oneself in a mirror
- man wears eyeglasses
- character name as title
- adult child
- dead body in a bed
- intellectually disabled man
- intellectually disabled
- sex with an intellectually disabled person
- american
- woman
- man
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- businesswoman
- lawn mower
- american woman
- australia
- innocence
- death
- crying woman
- australian
- forename as title
- lawn mowing
- sex with older woman
- title same as book
- sister in law sister in law relationship
- father in law daughter in law relationship
- father in law son in law relationship
- mother in law son in law relationship
- brother in law brother in law relationship
- widower
- use of bloody as epithet
- gay slur
- shaking hands
- handbag
- gate
- climbing steps
- cemetery
- clock
- hospital
- stretcher
- ambulance
- pay phone
- watching tv
- postcard
- bare chested male
- painting
- wedding
- church
- champagne
- blonde
Where to Watch Tim
Stream it on Darkroom and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Tim Cast & Characters
Mel Gibson leads the cast as Tim Melville, with Deborah Kennedy as Dawnie Melville and Piper Laurie as Mary Horton. Directed by Michael Pate; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Pate
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Mel Gibson as Tim Melville - Deborah Kennedy as Dawnie Melville
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Piper Laurie as Mary Horton - David Foster as Mick Harrington
Also Starring in Tim
· 11 more- Kevin Leslie Curly
- Peter Gwynne Tom Ainsley
- Pat Evison Em Melville
- Brenda Senders Mrs. Parker
- James Condon Mr. Harrington
- Allan Penney Mr. Thompson
- Alwyn Kurts Ron Melville
- Margo Lee Mrs. Harrington
- Michael Caulfield John Martinson
- Brian Barrie Dr. Perkins
- Geoff Usher Minister
Tim Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Tim.
Cars in Tim
20 cars on screen, including the 1978 Citroën CX and the 1976 Ford Fairlane Marquis.
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1978 Citroën CX Important role -
1976 Ford Fairlane Marquis Minor role -
1968 Ford Falcon Utility Minor role -
1971 Holden Belmont HQ Minor role
Tim Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Herz über Kopf - Liebe kennt kein Alter” and “Tim - Kann das Liebe sein?”.
- Also known as
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- Herz über Kopf - Liebe kennt kein Alter
- Tim - Kann das Liebe sein?
- Tim - Un uomo da odiare
- Tim, opravdová láska
- טים
- Тим
- 提姆爱我
- 팀
Seen Tim?
Movies Like Tim
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mary & Tim, Emily & Tim and Timothy’s Quest.
Tim FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Tim, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tim?
Tim runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Tim released?
Tim was released on July 13, 1979.
Who directed Tim?
Tim was directed by Michael Pate.
More films by Michael Pate Who is in the cast of Tim?
Tim stars Mel Gibson as Tim Melville, Deborah Kennedy as Dawnie Melville and Piper Laurie as Mary Horton, among 15 credited actors.
Where can I watch Tim?
In the US, Tim is streaming on Darkroom, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Is Tim based on a book?
Yes. Tim is adapted from Tim by Colleen McCullough.
Does Tim have a post-credit scene?
No. Tim has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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