Tim(1979)
A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion
Tim Synopsis
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.
Tim (1979) is a romance and drama film directed by Michael Pate, released on July 13, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts and Pat Evison. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Pate
- Writers:
- Colleen McCullough, Michael Pate
- Producers:
- Michael Pate
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Onorato
- Composer:
- Eric Jupp
- Budget:
- $600,000
- Revenue:
- $809,000
- Status:
- Released
Tim (1979) Trailer
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Tim Cast & Crew
Main cast
Piper Laurie
as Mary Horton
Mel Gibson
as Tim Melville
Alwyn Kurts
as Ron Melville
Pat Evison
as Em Melville
Peter Gwynne
as Tom Ainsley
Deborah Kennedy
as Dawnie Melville
- Michael Caulfield
Michael Caulfield
as John Martinson
- Allan Penney
Allan Penney
as Mr. Thompson
- Brenda Senders
Brenda Senders
as Mrs. Parker
- Brian Barrie
Brian Barrie
as Dr. Perkins
- David Foster
David Foster
as Mick Harrington
- Geoff Usher
Geoff Usher
as Minister
Key crew
Directed by Michael Pate, written by Colleen McCullough and Michael Pate, produced by Michael Pate.
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Tim Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 64 ratings.
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Tim – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tim online?
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Tim (1979) is available to stream on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tim?
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The main cast of Tim (1979) includes Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison and Peter Gwynne. The film was directed by Michael Pate. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tim released?
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Tim was released on July 13, 1979 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Tim worth watching?
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Tim (1979) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Tim?
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Yes. The official Tim trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.