The Present

A young boy discovers he can control time using an old family clock. Alongside his brother and sister, he repeatedly travels back to the day their parents announced their separation, attempting to prevent the breakup. As they try various ways to reconcile their parents, the children learn about the nature of family bonds and the limits of their control.

This family fantasy comedy was directed by Christian Ditter, following his work on The Crocodiles, The Crocodiles Strike Back, Love, Rosie, and How to Be Single. It precedes his 2025 film Momo. The movie features Easton Rocket Sweda as Taylor Diehl, with Isla Fisher and Greg Kinnear playing the parents, Jen and Eric Diehl. The children's siblings are played by Shay Rudolph and Mason Shea Joyce, and Ryan Guzman appears as Richard Addison.

Released on May 24, 2024, the United States production was created by AGC Studios, CatchLight Studios, and MacPac Entertainment. The film has a runtime of 87 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, as shown by a 5.5 rating on IMDb from 1,100 votes and a 6.1 rating on TMDB from 35 votes.