Tim
“A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion”
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.
Where to watch Tim in United States
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Amazon VideoClick a service to open Tim there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Tim streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | — |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Foxtel Now, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Beamafilm | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | FlimmerkisteTV Amazon Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Oldflix, Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Tim
Tim is a 1979 English-language romance and drama film directed by Michael Pate. The cast is led by Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom.
Tim was produced in Australia. It was released on July 13, 1979. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $1 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Pate
- Writers
- Michael Pate
- Release date
- July 13, 1979
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $1 million
Tim cast & crew
Tim was directed by Michael Pate and written by Michael Pate.
The cast features 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, and Deborah Kennedy as Dawnie Melville.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Eric Jupp, cinematography is by Paul Onorato, and it was produced by Michael Pate.
Is Tim worth watching?
Tim holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 63 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and drama, Tim is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tim
In United States, you can stream Tim on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Tim
Piper Laurie
Mary Horton
Mel Gibson
Tim Melville
Alwyn Kurts
Ron Melville
Pat Evison
Em Melville
Peter Gwynne
Tom Ainsley
Deborah Kennedy
Dawnie Melville
Michael Caulfield
John Martinson
Allan Penney
Mr. Thompson
Brenda Senders
Mrs. Parker
Brian Barrie
Dr. Perkins
David Foster
Mick Harrington
Geoff Usher
Minister
Tim — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tim in United States?
Tim is streaming on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Tim on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel?
Yes — Tim is currently available on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Tim in?
Tim is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Tim?
Tim runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is Tim rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 63 ratings.
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