Tim (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1979, Tim is a drama and romance film directed by Michael Pate, running about 109 minutes. “A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.
Who’s in it. Tim stars Piper Laurie as Mary Horton, Mel Gibson as Tim Melville, Alwyn Kurts as Ron Melville and Pat Evison as Em Melville, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Tim has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $809K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tim page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tim tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tim (1979)?
- In US, Tim is available to stream on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tim worth watching?
- Tim holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tim?
- Tim stars Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison and Peter Gwynne.
- When was Tim released?
- Tim was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.