Time Addicts is a 2023 Australian sci-fi thriller written and directed by Sam Odlum, expanding his 2020 short film of the same name into his feature directorial debut. The film premiered in Australian cinemas on December 7, 2023, and is now available to stream.
Quick Facts
| Title | Time Addicts |
| Type | Movie |
| Release Date | December 7, 2023 (Australia) |
| Director | Sam Odlum |
| Genre | Sci-Fi, Thriller |
| Runtime | 97 minutes |
| Composer | James Orr |
| Where to Watch | Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV |
Movie Info: In debt to their volatile drug dealer, best friends Denise and Johnny agree to break into a decrepit stash house to steal a bag of mysterious drugs and pay off their debt. When escape proves harder than expected, Johnny samples the drugs and finds himself transported back to the 1990s, separating the pair through time and forcing Denise to confront her past, their dealer’s true identity, and her own existence.
Cast
- Freya Tingley as Denise
- Charles Grounds as Johnny
- Elise Jansen as Tracey
- Joshua Morton as Kane
Who Composed the Music of Time Addicts?
James Orr composed the film’s original score. Orr is a Melbourne, Australia-based film composer and producer with a background in electronic music production and synthesis. Since 2007 he has regularly collaborated with Dead Can Dance co-founder and Golden Globe-winning composer Lisa Gerrard, contributing to scores including Balibo (2009) and West of Sunshine (2017, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival). For Time Addicts, director Sam Odlum and Orr discussed the influence of Clint Mansell and Cliff Martinez, aiming for a melancholic, synth-driven sound that leans into the story’s dramatic and emotional beats rather than underscoring its dark comedy.
Time Addicts Soundtrack List
Here is the complete tracklist for James Orr’s original score, released digitally alongside the film:
| 1. | Time Addicted |
| 2. | Double the Debt |
| 3. | Trapped in ’95 |
| 4. | Due Diligence |
| 5. | Mr. Responsibility |
| 6. | Our Past Is Cooked |
| 7. | Human-Sized Blood Covered Animals |
| 8. | Hand in a Blender |
| 9. | Denise & Denise |
| 10. | Change Better Bitch |
| 11. | Lone MF Wolf |
| 12. | Everything Ends |
| 13. | Now You’re Finally Here |
| 14. | You Owe Me |
| 15. | Making Things Right |
Where to Stream Time Addicts
Time Addicts is available to stream on Netflix (added June 2024 in Australia), Prime Video, and Apple TV. You can listen to James Orr’s score on Apple Music and Amazon Music.
Time Addicts received largely positive reviews from critics, holding an 88% Tomatometer score (74% audience score) on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics praised leads Freya Tingley and Charles Grounds for balancing broad comedy with genuine vulnerability, though some found the film’s dense, foul-mouthed dialogue divisive. It was produced by Umbrella Entertainment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the Time Addicts soundtrack?
Melbourne-based composer James Orr, a frequent collaborator with Lisa Gerrard of Dead Can Dance, wrote the original synth-driven score.
Is Time Addicts based on an earlier short film?
Yes. Director Sam Odlum expanded his 13-minute 2020 short film Time Addicts into this feature-length version, his directorial debut.
Where can I watch Time Addicts?
Time Addicts is streaming on Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV after its December 2023 Australian theatrical release.
Who stars in Time Addicts?
The film stars Freya Tingley as Denise and Charles Grounds as Johnny, with Elise Jansen and Joshua Morton in supporting roles.
Is Time Addicts well-reviewed?
Yes. It holds an 88% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes, with reviewers highlighting its inventive time-loop premise and committed lead performances.
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