
We Live in Time
dir. John Crowley
69
8 sourcesSynopsis
An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Critics consensus
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's palpable chemistry will snatch audiences' hearts before breaking them in We Live in Time, a powerful melodrama that uses its nonlinear structure to thoughtfully explore grief.
Audience consensus
Exalted by Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, We Live in Time is a non-linear tribute to love and life that requires a box of tissues.
What resonated with audiences
'We Live in Time' is a heartfelt romantic drama exploring love, loss, and time. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh deliver strong performances with notable chemistry. The non-linear narrative is ambitious, offering fresh perspectives but occasionally disrupting flow. Emotional depth and poignant moments are frequently praised, though some find the story predictable or pacing uneven. Cinematography and score enhance the emotional core. Despite mixed opinions on structure and predictability, it is generally seen as emotionally resonant.

Directed byJohn Crowley
StarringAndrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Grace Delaney, Lee Braithwaite, Aoife Hinds, Adam James
Written byNick Payne
CinematographyStuart Bentley
EditingJustine Wright
MusicBryce Dessner
We Live in Time
2024 · R · 1h 48m
Romance, Drama
An up-and-coming chef and a recent divorcée find their lives forever changed when a chance encounter brings them together, in a decade-spanning, deeply moving romance.
Our Verdict
69
What resonated with audiences
'We Live in Time' is a heartfelt romantic drama exploring love, loss, and time. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh deliver strong performances with notable chemistry. The non-linear narrative is ambitious, offering fresh perspectives but occasionally disrupting flow. Emotional depth and poignant moments are frequently praised, though some find the story predictable or pacing uneven. Cinematography and score enhance the emotional core. Despite mixed opinions on structure and predictability, it is generally seen as emotionally resonant.
Critics Consensus
Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh's palpable chemistry will snatch audiences' hearts before breaking them in We Live in Time, a powerful melodrama that uses its nonlinear structure to thoughtfully explore grief.
Audience Consensus
Exalted by Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh, We Live in Time is a non-linear tribute to love and life that requires a box of tissues.
