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Netflix Unveils “A Matter of Time” Starring Ben Stiller

5/14/2026

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Ben Stiller Stars

Netflix announced at New York upfront that *A Matter of Time* will star Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean.
Harry Bradbeer will direct the feature.
Justin Haythe, Madeleine George, Peter Byrne and Simon Beaufoy wrote the screenplay.
Debra Hayward and Larry Mark produce the film with Michael Dreyer as executive producer.
The plot follows an unlikely angel who urges a reclusive man to sacrifice his life for greater good.

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Netflix Signs Sony

Netflix signed a first-look agreement with Sony Pictures that gives the streamer priority access to Sony-produced films for exclusive streaming, securing A Matter of Time.
The deal signals Netflix’s intent to broaden studio partnerships as it competes for premium original movies.
Releases such as Lionsgate’s Good Fortune and Prime Video’s Good Omens show a growing appetite for angel-themed stories, a trend that A Matter of Time joins.

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Ben Stiller Stars

Netflix announced at New York upfront that *A Matter of Time* will star Ben Stiller, Nicholas Galitzine and Bella Maclean.
Harry Bradbeer will direct the feature.
Justin Haythe, Madeleine George, Peter Byrne and Simon Beaufoy wrote the screenplay.
Debra Hayward and Larry Mark produce the film with Michael Dreyer as executive producer.
The plot follows an unlikely angel who urges a reclusive man to sacrifice his life for greater good.

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