We Live in Time

We Live in Time (2024)★ 7.3/10

R · GB,FR · 108 min · September 7, 2024

  • Drama
  • Romance

Directed by: John Crowley

Written by: Nick Payne

An aspiring chef and a newly divorced woman have their lives transformed after a chance meeting sparks a decade-spanning, deeply emotional romance.

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AAaaronNovember 5, 2025
Sunday movie
AArlene_WattsNovember 4, 2024
I walked into the cinema expecting a story making me believe in love, but instead, it just left me with a fear of marriage and pregnancy. I don’t get how the screenwriter could tackle heavy issues like cancer, marriage, and childbirth so lightly and without any originality.
AAlea_LiNovember 4, 2024
I really struggle to get behind a movie that tells a romantic love story about rich people, turning everything from childbirth to death into entertainment. Surprisingly, it still manages to touch a lot of hearts; when the lights came up in the theater, I was shocked to see so many couples hugging and crying their eyes out. It was wild!
AAlexia_OliverNovember 4, 2024
I could hear people around me quietly sobbing in the theater, even the middle-aged guy sitting next to me. It was as if we all felt the same in that moment. This movie really hit home, showing how love pushes us to work hard, empathize, and make sacrifices. I was especially moved by Almut’s determination to become a mother her daughter could be proud of, no matter how tough life gets.
SStevenCsMoviesNovember 2, 2024
There is one movie that I’ve been super excited to see since I saw the trailer, and every time since. I’m happy to report that what I felt watching the trailer, I felt even more during WE LIVE IN TIME, the realistic romance story. This movie focuses on the relationship between Tobias (Andrew Garfield) and Almut (Florence Pugh). It’s told out of order, starting with Almut’s diagnosis. I think it was smart to start the story here because it hammers home the idea that life can be fleeting, so you have to make every day count. This is in the back of your mind as you’re watching these people fall in love with each other and build a life of their own. I’m a huge fan of seeing more realistic relationships on screen. Every relationship has problems, it’s if you can come together to communicate and problem solve your way through them that determines if you keep at it or walk away. I can see how some people might not like how the story unfolds here, but I think it flows, like looking back at the special memories of your relationship. The best part about this movie by far is the acting performances from our two Academy Award nominees. The onscreen chemistry between them is frankly ridiculous. I believed every second of it, from Garfield’s expressive face to Pugh’s dialogue delivery. This movie is rated PG, but there are a few scenes where I would question that. WE LIVE IN TIME has a lot in it that could feel like it’s manipulating your emotions and pulling your heartstrings, but I live for that. Being in a relationship can be trying at times, but this movie reminds us that it’s more than worth it in the end.
UUser-1494812429November 17, 2025
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DDamiana MirandaNovember 13, 2025
No se diferencia de otras obras sobre este tema. Incluso parece que va en una dirección distinta, pero recurre a clichés; sin embargo, es madura y está bien ejecutada. Un guion hermoso y conmovedor. Trata sobre las decisiones y el legado.
AAlma Raquel Alonso LucenaJune 20, 2025
Una cinta de superación personal, una bocanada de aire. Es una historia que ya conocemos pero contada diferente y no lineal. Andrew y Florence tienen mucha química. Es un filme tierno, con un gran desarrollo de personajes hasta llegar a la deconstrucción. No tiene un drama cargado, el final es bellísimo.
DDayana YeralditJune 19, 2025
"Vivir el momento" es una película inspiradora que invita a la reflexión sobre la vida y la importancia de aprovechar cada instante. Con un mensaje positivo y un enfoque optimista, es ideal para quienes buscan una historia que motive a vivir con más intensidad y gratitud.
EEntertainment OverviewJanuary 19, 2025
La idea de contar su historia como un montón de recuerdos sueltos funciona muy bien y se sostiene porque Andrew Garfield y Florence Pugh lo dan todo. Que sea para mayores de 18 fue una gran decisión para que no se sienta repetitiva entre tanta película romántica, aunque tampoco tanto.
AAlistair_CamachoDecember 9, 2024
Fui al cine esperando una historia que me hiciera creer en el amor, pero, en su lugar, me dejó con miedo al matrimonio y embarazo. No entiendo cómo el guionista pudo abordar temas tan pesados como el cáncer, el matrimonio y el nacimiento de forma tan ligera y sin nada de originalidad.
AAspen_CunninghamDecember 9, 2024
Realmente se me hizo difícil engancharme con una película que cuenta una historia de amor sobre personas ricas y convierte todo desde la niñez hasta la muerte en entretenimiento. Pero, sorprendentemente, logró tocar muchos corazones. Cuando se prendieron las luces en el cine, me sorprendió la cantidad de parejas que se abrazaban y lloraban. ¡Fue una locura!

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