IMDb 6.7 2024 HD

The Time It Takes

The Time It Takes

2024
Drama
110 min NR Italy
7.072 / 10
6.7 IMDB

A devoted father working in film shares a magical bond with his daughter, but as she enters adolescence and falls into addiction, he takes her to Paris in…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Francesca Comencini
Starring
Romana Maggiora Vergano / Fabrizio Gifuni / Anna Mangiocavallo / Luca Donini / Daniele Monterosi / Lallo Circosta / Luca Massaro / Giuseppe Lo Piccolo

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Sophia Chen
Mar 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

The strength of 'The Time It Takes' lies in its unflinching portrayal of a father's love confronting his daughter's addiction. Romana Maggiora Vergano and Fabrizio Gifuni anchor the film with their earnest performances, capturing the delicate balance of…

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Julian Croft
Mar 17, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

A masterclass in understated emotional storytelling, 'The Time It Takes' shines due to its compelling premise and the magnetic chemistry between its central actors. The film navigates the harrowing journey of addiction and its impact on a father-daughter…

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Isabelle Dubois
Mar 17, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'The Time It Takes' presents a familiar yet potent scenario: a father's desperate attempt to save his adolescent daughter from addiction. The central performances are commendable, grounding the emotional turmoil of their fracturing bond. The film's excursion to…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 17, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This is a deeply felt drama that hinges on the powerful performances of its leads. The father's unwavering devotion to his daughter, particularly as she succumbs to addiction, is portrayed with a raw vulnerability. The film bravely tackles…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 17, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

A tender exploration of familial fraying, 'The Time It Takes' places a devoted father and his daughter at its emotional core. Romana Maggiora Vergano and Fabrizio Gifuni deliver performances that carry the weight of their characters' escalating crisis.…

FAQs

The film depicts a 'magical bond' between father and daughter, suggesting a deep, perhaps almost telepathic, connection. This bond is tested as the daughter enters adolescence and addiction takes hold, highlighting the fragility of even the strongest relationships when faced with significant challenges.