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The Time It Takes

6.920241h 50mMovieDrama

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 a final effort to save her and their fading connection.

DirectorFrancesca Comencini
WriterFrancesca Comencini
ProducersSimone Gattoni·Marco Bellocchio

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 4 other countries

The Time It Takes isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in France, Italy, Türkiye, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Francesca Comencini

RVRomana Maggiora Vergano
Romana Maggiora Vergano
Francesca
FGFabrizio Gifuni
Fabrizio Gifuni
Luigi
AM
Anna Mangiocavallo
Francesca (8 anni)
LD
Luca Donini
Clemente
DMDaniele Monterosi
Daniele Monterosi
Cesare
LCLallo Circosta
Lallo Circosta
Operatore
LMLuca Massaro
Luca Massaro
Gatto
GPGiuseppe Lo Piccolo
Giuseppe Lo Piccolo
Volpe
LB
Luigi Bindi
Pinocchio
LB
Laura Borrelli
Sarta
PM
Paolo Mannozzi
Autista Prod.
GGGianfranco Gallo
Gianfranco Gallo
Produttore

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The Time It Takes — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Time It Takes?

The Time It Takes isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in France, Italy and Türkiye and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Time It Takes on Netflix?

No, The Time It Takes is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Time It Takes on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Time It Takes isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Time It Takes for free?

The Time It Takes isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.