This Time Around (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2003, This Time Around is a comedy and romance film directed by Douglas Barr.
What it’s about. We all wish we could change the past. For Mel that day has come. In junior high, Mel and Gabby (Sara Rue) were the biggest geeks. Of course, Mel had a crush on the most popular guy, Drew Hesler (Brian A. Green). When word spreads of Mel’s crush, he plays a cruel joke on her pretending to be interested, only to turn her down in front of the entire school. Eleven years later, our ugly ducklings are now swans and Mel is a PR executive. When Mel is assigned to handle the publicity for a new restaurant, she is shocked to discover that the owner is a handsome young entrepreneur named Drew Hesler.
Who’s in it. This Time Around stars Carly Pope as Melissa 'Mel' Rochester, Brian Austin Green as Drew Hesler, Sara Rue as Gabby Castellani and Gina Tognoni as Cara Cabot, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, This Time Around 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 This Time Around page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Time Around tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Time Around (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Time Around change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Time Around worth watching?
- This Time Around holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Time Around?
- This Time Around stars Carly Pope, Brian Austin Green, Sara Rue, Gina Tognoni and Sherry Miller.
- When was This Time Around released?
- This Time Around was released in 2003.