Timothy Spall and Maggie Smith’s “captivating” drama is the movie to watch for free tonight

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It’s sad we won’t have any more new films starring Maggie Smith, but thankfully she had an incredible career with lots of wonderful movies for us to revisit. If you’re looking for something to watch tonight, we’ve found a lesser-known drama you might enjoy.

Julian Fellowes, the creator of Downton Abbey, wrote and directed the 2009 film From Time to Time. The story centers around a young boy named Tolly (played by Alex Etel) who finds he can travel through time. This ability helps him uncover long-hidden family secrets.

The film boasts a stellar cast including Maggie Smith, Timothy Spall, Hugh Bonneville, and familiar faces like Carice van Houten from Game of Thrones, Harriet Walter from Succession, Dominic West of The Crown, as well as Douglas Booth, Christopher Villiers, and Pauline Collins.

You can currently watch From Time to Time for free on Channel 5’s streaming platform. If you prefer an ad-free experience, it’s also available on Prime Video for subscribers.

Viewers on IMDb have given positive reviews to From Time to Time, with one describing it as a “captivating story.” They also noted that the film skillfully connects events from different time periods, adding that they thoroughly enjoyed watching it.

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One viewer described the story as heartwarming and beautifully acted, saying it really captured their attention as a young person and their grandmother formed a close connection. They highly recommended it.

Enjoyed watching Maggie Smith in From Time to Time? You can find more of her work streaming now – Gosford Park is on BBC iPlayer, and Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang is available on Netflix.

You can watch From Time to Time for free on Channel 5, and it’s also available on Prime Video.

Okay, so I just got the latest issue of Living Legends, and it’s completely dedicated to Sir David Attenborough! It’s a really cool, full-color magazine – 100 pages packed with amazing stuff about him. You can grab a copy at most newsstands or order it online if you’re interested.

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2026-04-16 14:50