From Time to Time (2010): cast, story & where to watch

2010 · Film · ★ 6.2

From Time to Time poster

Released in 2010, From Time to Time is a fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Julian Fellowes, running about 95 minutes. “Unlock the secrets of the past...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A haunting ghost story spanning two worlds, two centuries 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.

Who’s in it. From Time to Time stars Maggie Smith as Linnet, Dominic West as Caxton, Timothy Spall as Boggis and Alexander Nathan Etel as Tolly, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, From Time to Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch From Time to Time page.

If you liked it. Fans of From Time to Time tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch From Time to Time (2010)?
In US, From Time to Time is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is From Time to Time worth watching?
From Time to Time holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in From Time to Time?
From Time to Time stars Maggie Smith, Dominic West, Timothy Spall, Alexander Nathan Etel and Pauline Collins.
When was From Time to Time released?
From Time to Time was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.