Time Is Up

Vivien is a bright physics student whose curiosity pushes her toward the unknown. Roy is a troubled young man carrying the weight of past choices. After a car crash they survive, but time behaves strangely, nudging them to relive the day in one minute chunks. As minutes tick by, they must decide what to fix and what to abandon, learning to read signals from each other and their environment in a race against a faulty clock. The film follows a tentative romance formed under pressure, where every second demands honesty, trust, and the courage to change the course of a life they thought was already charted. Their choices ripple into the lives of those around them, forcing friends and mentors to reconsider what they know about love and fate.

Directed by Elisa Amoruso and released in 2021, Time Is Up is built around an original screenplay developed by producers Marco Belardi, Patrizia Fiorellini and Lorenzo Ura. The film features Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo in lead roles, with Sebastiano Pigazzi and Giampiero Judica in supporting parts.

Critics offered mixed notes on the premise, praising the performances of Bella Thorne and Benjamin Mascolo while noting uneven pacing. The movie foregrounds time as a pressure cooker for relationships, exploring how memory and hesitation shape trust, forgiveness, and the bravery to start over. It also probes ambition and vulnerability, showing how youth wrestle with consequences while seeking intimate connections.

Box office data for Time Is Up is not widely reported, suggesting a limited release rather than a wide cinematic rollout. Appearing on select platforms, the film reached a niche audience and drew attention for its international cast and glossy production.

Outside its festival circuits and streaming availability, the film has left a modest cultural footprint. Its central idea of one minute at a time echoes contemporary romance thrillers and resonates with fans who enjoy star-driven dramas, yet it hasn’t sparked lasting memes or iconic moments. Fans of the leads may revisit it as part of their broader collaboration, while critics debate whether the premise sustains emotional depth beyond its glossy surface.