Good Time

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A visual treat filled out by consistently stellar work from Robert Pattinson, Good Time is a singularly distinctive crime drama offering far more than the usual genre thrills.

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Movie Info

After a botched bank robbery lands his younger brother in prison, Constantine Nikas (Robert Pattinson) embarks on a twisted odyssey through New York City's underworld in an increasingly desperate-and dangerous-attempt to get his brother out of jail. Over the course of one adrenalized night, Constantine finds himself on a mad descent into violence and mayhem as he races against the clock to save his brother and himself, knowing their lives hang in the balance.
  • Rating:
    R (for language throughout, violence, drug use and sexual content)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Directed By:
    Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
  • Written By:
    Josh Safdie, Ronald Bronstein
  • In Theaters:
     wide
  • On Disc/Streaming:
  • Box Office:
    $1,999,047
  • Runtime:
  • Studio:
    A24

Cast

Robert Pattinson
as Connie Nikas
Benny Safdie
as Nick Nikas
Jennifer Jason Leigh
as Corey Ellman
Buddy Duress
as Ray
Barkhad Abdi
as Dash
Necro
as Caliph
Peter Verby
as Peter the Psychiatrist
Saida Mansoor
as Agapia Nikas
Gladys Mathon
as Annie
Rose Gregorio
as Loren Ellman
Eric Paykert
as Eric the Bail Bondsman
Astrid Corrales
as Bail Bondsman's Assistant
Rachel Black
as Rachel the Public Defender
Maynard Nicholl
as Donnie
Ben Edelman
as Acid Buying Complainer
Laurence Blum
as Nassau County Police Officer A
Jason Harvey
as Nassau County Police Officer B
Robert Clohessy
as The 6th Floor Elmhurst NYPD Police Officer
Michael Herz & Llyod Kaufman
as EMT Worker #1
Goran Spadina
as EMT Worker #2
Michael McClard
as Detective
Eliosa Santos
as Prostitute
Bryan Seslow
as NYPD Investigating Officer
Craig muMs Grant
as Denny the Access-A-Ride Driver
Taliah Webster
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Critic Reviews for Good Time

All Critics (234) | Top Critics (46) | Fresh (214) | Rotten (20)

  • Like the revisionist westerns of the 1970s, it takes the conflicted heroes of gangster films and shows them in a different, less flattering light.

    January 16, 2020 | Full Review…

    Chris McCoy

    Memphis Flyer
    Top Critic

  • podcast review

    January 11, 2020 | Rating: D | Full Review…

    Julian Lytle

    Ignorant Bliss
    Top Critic

  • A fun, fiery, fatigue-defying ride.

    October 15, 2019 | Full Review…

    Zhuo-Ning Su

    Awards Daily
    Top Critic

  • Pattinson once again proves his abilities to disappear into a fully fleshed out characterization, here as a selfish yet sympathetic deadbeat.

    October 10, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

    Nicholas Bell

    IONCINEMA.com
    Top Critic

  • For the most part, you'll either be rolling your eyes or laughing uproariously. Either way, the final scene, which continues as the credits roll, is so unexpectedly gracious and tender that don't be the least bit surprised if a couple of tears spill.

    September 26, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…

    Rhys Tarling

    Isolated Nation
    Top Critic

  • The very definition of a bumpy ride. Good Time is a fictional yet powerful tale of the strange limits of forgiveness. Pattinson at its best. [Full review in Spanish].

    September 23, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…

    Federico Furzan

    Cinelipsis
    Top Critic
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Audience Reviews for Good Time

  • Feb 25, 2018
    Pattinson has crafted quite a career after starring in the terrible Twilight films and Good Time is another step in the right direction. Aligning himself with Safdie Brothers has proven to be a recipe made in heaven, the indie film is one of the best films of 2017 and extremely unpredictable. The storyline spirals out of control as Pattinson attempts to save his brother from prison and we move from one uncomfortable moment to the next. The film has this atmosphere surrounding it that keeps you glued to the screen, you want the characters to succeed but with each escalating beat, you just know this won't end well. This is a great film and showcases some up and coming filmmaking talent. I had heard great things and it didn't disappoint. Great character development and strong filmmaking. 24/02/2017.
    Brendan N Super Reviewer
  • Jan 10, 2018
    Robert Pattinson gives a fantastic performance in Good Time as Constantine Nikas, a young thief and urban outlaw who embarks on a downward spiral in his efforts to save his mentally challenged brother from incarceration. it's a mad frenzy of a film and definitely quite experimental in its approach to a crime thriller. Unlike anything I've really seen before, the wildly talented Safdie brothers have created a great film here. One of the brothers, Benny Safdie also gives an amazing performance as Pattinson's brother and definitely deserves recognition for this.
    Harry W Super Reviewer
  • Jan 04, 2018
    Never before has somebody drinking a bottle of Sprite made me wince in sympathetic pain and terror.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 13, 2017
    An unrelenting and bleak thriller. This is career best work from Pattinson.
    Alec B Super Reviewer
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