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Time to Leave

2005, French. Directed by François Ozon.

Romain, 31, a fashion photographer with terminal cancer, elects to die alone, preparing others to live past him rather than prolong the inevitable with chemotherapy or be smothered in sympathy by those who know him.

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Runtime
1h 18m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
French
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Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.5/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Time to Leave is streaming on Strand Releasing in India.

Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
24 November 2005
Original title
Le Temps qui reste
Country
France
Written by
François Ozon
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What should I watch before Time to Leave?

Watch Under the Sand (2001) first.

What comes after Time to Leave?

Next in the series: Hideaway (Le refuge) (2009).

Is Time to Leave worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 135 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Time to Leave?

Time to Leave runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).

Does Time to Leave have a post-credits scene?

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Time to Leave parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Time to Leave on?

Time to Leave is streaming on Strand Releasing in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Time to Leave?

If you liked Time to Leave, try Uncle Frank, Fat Girl, Louder Than Bombs.

Who directed Time to Leave?

Time to Leave (2005) was directed by François Ozon and stars Melvil Poupaud, Jeanne Moreau, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi.

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