In Time

2011, Action/Sci-fi, 1h 49m

175 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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In Time's intriguing premise and appealing cast are easily overpowered by the blunt, heavy-handed storytelling. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

In a future where time is money and the wealthy can live forever, Will Salas (Justin Timberlake) is a poor man who rarely has more than a day's worth of life on his time clock. When he saves Henry Hamilton (Matt Bomer) from time thieves, Will receives the gift of a century. However, such a large transaction attracts the attention of the authorities, and when Will is falsely accused of murder, he must go on the run, taking the daughter (Amanda Seyfried) of an incredibly wealthy man with him.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Brief Strong Language|Some Sexuality|Violence)
  • Genre:
    Action, Sci-fi
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Andrew Niccol
  • Producer:
    Andrew Niccol, Eric Newman, Marc Abraham
  • Writer:
    Andrew Niccol
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $37.6M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    20th Century Fox
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby

Cast & Crew

Justin Timberlake
Will Salas
Amanda Seyfried
Sylvia Weis
Cillian Murphy
Raymond Leon
Vincent Kartheiser
Philippe Weis
Olivia Wilde
Rachel Salas
Matt Bomer
Henry Hamilton
Johnny Galecki
Borel
Collins Pennie
Timekeeper Jaeger
Toby Hemingway
Timekeeper Kors
Brendan Miller
Kolber
Yaya DaCosta
Greta
Alex Pettyfer
Fortis
Nick Lashaway
Ekman
Ray Santiago
Victa
Will Peltz
Pierre
Melissa Ordway
Leila
Andrew Niccol
Director
Andrew Niccol
Screenwriter
Andrew Niccol
Producer
Eric Newman
Producer
Marc Abraham
Producer
Arnon Milchan
Executive Producer
Hutch Parker
Executive Producer
Andrew Z. Davis
Executive Producer
Kristel Laiblin
Executive Producer
Amy Israel
Executive Producer
Roger Deakins
Cinematography
Alex McDowell
Production Design
Zach Staenberg
Film Editing
Colleen Atwood
Costume Design
Craig Armstrong
Original Music
Denise Chamian
Casting
Priscilla Elliott
Art Director
Todd Cherniawsky
Art Director
Chris Farmer
Art Director
Karen O'Hara
Set Decoration
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Critic Reviews for In Time

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Audience Reviews for In Time

  • Mar 04, 2017
    Feeling like a teevee show that wants to be a movie, we go through scenes where everyone acts as if you might care while in truth you simply don't. There's an interesting premise that's not properly explained, not enough to draw you into the story, and so when the Robin Hood half of the film kicks in - the people's rebellion against injustice - you can admire the effort but that's as far as it goes.
    Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
  • May 16, 2016
    It has an intriguing idea but the plot lacks so much information regarding the backstory and mechanics of its universe that it becomes incoherent, implausible and utterly stupid, with plot holes, pretentious dialogue and muddled motivations - especially from Murphy's character.
    Carlos M Super Reviewer
  • Oct 27, 2015
    A very odd and quite scary film about how life would be like if using time in your life as currency, The story is very different which makes it good but it crams so many things into something new it gets a little too much and can feel abit confusing at times, With some pretty decent action at times it's all good but Justin Timberlakes acting could do with getting better, Maybe in time it will be (Pun intended) Overall a film that could of been great stumbles by giving us too much of a new thing at once but still a good film and worth watching.
    Jamie C Super Reviewer
  • Oct 02, 2015
    In Time is a substandard move in most respects (acting, plot, effects) but still worth a view for sci-fi fans. A world is built around the concept (time is money) and the film takes us on a ride through it. Most times serious, sometimes comical, In Time is an interesting watch.
    Robert B Super Reviewer
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