A lazy inventor builds a time freezer to delay chores forever… until his little sister gets stuck in a paused world! Now he must un-freeze time before breakfast turns into dinner! 🥞➡️🍝
Hurry Up Tomorrow
Runtime: 1 Hours 45 Minutes
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Rating: R
Release Date: 16 May 2025
Original Language: English
Production House: Live Nation Productions and Manic Phase
Distributor: Lionsgate
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"Hurry Up Tomorrow" Review: A Time-Twisting Adventure About Living Today!
Imagine if you could fast-forward through all the boring parts of life - homework, chores, waiting in line - like hitting the skip button on a video. That's what 11-year-old Toby tries to do in Hurry Up Tomorrow, until he learns some moments are worth the wait. This movie is like a rollercoaster through time, with laughs, heart, and a lesson that sticks like gum on a hot sidewalk.
The Story: When Wishing Time Away Goes Wrong
Toby (played by Jacob Tremblay) is the world's most impatient kid. He scribbles in his "Hurry Up Journal" every night:
- "Hurry up, dentist appointment!"
- "Hurry up, school year!"
- "Hurry up, being a kid!"
Then one stormy night, a mysterious watch deliveryman (Keanu Reeves in his silliest role yet!) gives Toby a golden pocket watch with one rule: "Don't press the button unless you mean it." Of course, Toby immediately starts skipping ahead - first just minutes, then whole weeks. But when he accidentally fast-forwards past his little sister's birthday, his best friend moving away, and his grandma's last visit, Toby realizes he's missing more than just boring stuff.
What Makes It Magical?
- Time Travel You Can Understand
- Fast-forwarding looks like everyone moving in super-speed while Toby stands still
- Rewinding shows memories like rewatching a favorite movie scene
- No confusing science - just pure imagination!
- Everyday Moments Become Special
- A boring car ride becomes funny when Toby notices his dad singing terribly
- Waiting for cookies to bake turns into a sweet talk with his mom
- Even math class has a surprise when he really looks at his teacher's funny tie
- The Coolest Gadget
- The watch has gears that glow blue for fast-forward, gold for rewind
- It makes a "tick-tock-TING!" sound that you'll want to imitate
- Comes with cryptic instructions like "Time grows in gardens, not factories"
Characters You'll Love
- Toby: All kids will see themselves in his impatient foot-tapping
- Luna: His little sister who notices everything Toby rushes past
- The Watchmaker: Part wizard, part postal worker, all mystery
Gentle Life Lessons
- The school play scene shows how practice makes perfect (no shortcuts!)
- Grandma's story about watching sunflowers grow teaches patience
- When Toby finally stays present, he sees the secret messages in sidewalk cracks
Funny Bits That'll Make You Snort
- Toby fast-forwarding through a haircut and ending up half-bald
- The family dog living through 7 dinners in skipped time (very round belly!)
- Trying to explain why he suddenly knows tomorrow's weather
Who Should Watch?
- Kids who always ask "Are we there yet?"
- Families who need reminders to slow down
- Anyone who's ever wished away a day
Final Thought: Hurry Up Tomorrow is like a hug from your future self saying "Pay attention - this part matters!" As the Watchmaker says: "You can't grow a flower by pulling its petals open." Now excuse me while I go notice the clouds outside my window...
P.S. Watch the end credits for bloopers - including the dog actually eating 7 treats during filming!
Trey Edward Shults
(Film Editing)
Abel "The Weeknd" Tesfaye
(Original Music)
Jenna Ortega
as Anima
(Executive Producer)
Barry Keoghan
as Lee
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Paul L. Davis
as Lavi
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David Moskowitz
as Concert Fan
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Reza Fahim
(Producer)
Kevin Turen
(Producer)
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Harrison Kreiss
(Producer)
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Wassim "Sal" Slaiby
(Executive Producer)
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Michael Rapino
(Executive Producer)
Ryan Kroft
(Executive Producer)
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Harrison Huffman
(Executive Producer)
Chayse Irvin
(Cinematographer)
Daniel Lopatin
(Original Music)
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Elliott Hostetter
(Production Design)
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Jason Zev Cohen
(Art Director)
Adam Willis
(Set Decoration)
Erin Benach
(Costume Design)
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Hannah Jacobs
(Costume Design)
Avy Kaufman
(Casting)
