Tim 1979 Romantic Drama Movie Tim is a 1979 Australian romantic drama film directed by Michael Pate, based on the novel by Colleen McCullough.
The story revolves around Tim Melville, a handsome but developmentally impaired 24-year-old builder's laborer played by Mel Gibson. Tim's life changes when he meets Mary Horton, an independent, older, educated, and wealthy American woman played by Piper Laurie, who hires him as her gardener. As they spend more time together, Mary and Tim develop a romantic relationship despite their age difference and societal expectations. The film explores themes of love, family dynamics, and acceptance. Cast: Mel Gibson, as Tim Melville Piper Laurie, as Mary Horton Alwyn Kurts as Ron Melville (Tim's father) Pat Evison, as Em Melville (Tim's mother) Deborah Kennedy, as Dawnie Melville (Tim's sister) Peter Gwynne, as Tom Ainsley