Time (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1986, Time is a comedy and drama film directed by Péter Gothár, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Peter Gothar films give a sharp, uncensored view of the society. This film is no different. The plot is rather simple: a family goes to vacation with the usual stress. Then on the vacation the wife gets a strange kind of sickness and they go back to Budapest for a cure. While the wife is in the hospital, the husband visits his family. This is quite banal. However the scenario was written by Peter Esterhazy, one of the most influential contemporary writers in Hungary. His style uses a lot of surrealism but in a way that profoundly illuminates the reality. In this film, the reality is an atomized society where the so-called communist ideals are nowhere so everyday people are fully disoriented.
Who’s in it. Time stars Márk Zala as Mihály Halasi, Kati Lázár as Ilona, Halasi's wife, Gyula Bodrogi as Péter Jó, the warden and Éva Ruttkai as Halasi's mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Time worth watching?
- Time holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time?
- Time stars Márk Zala, Kati Lázár, Gyula Bodrogi, Éva Ruttkai and Tamás Cseh.
- When was Time released?
- Time was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.