Time to Leave (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 6.6

Released in 2005, Time to Leave is a drama film directed by François Ozon, running about 78 minutes.
What it’s about. Romain, 31, a fashion photographer with terminal cancer, elects to die alone, preparing others to live past him rather than prolong the inevitable with chemotherapy or be smothered in sympathy by those who know him.
Who’s in it. Time to Leave stars Melvil Poupaud as Romain, Jeanne Moreau as Laura, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as Jany and Daniel Duval as Père, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Time to Leave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time to Leave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time to Leave tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time to Leave (2005)?
- In US, Time to Leave is available to stream on Strand Releasing Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Time to Leave worth watching?
- Time to Leave holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time to Leave?
- Time to Leave stars Melvil Poupaud, Jeanne Moreau, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi, Daniel Duval and Marie Rivière.
- When was Time to Leave released?
- Time to Leave was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.
