In Time (2011)
A high-concept sci-fi thriller where time is the ultimate currency and running out means death.
In Time - Movie Information
- Original Title: In Time
- Release Year: 2011
- Directed by: Andrew Niccol
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Action, Thriller, Sci-Fi
- Age Rating (US): PG-13
- Runtime: 1h 49m
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- Release Date (Theatrical): October 27, 2011 (Australia - M), October 28, 2011 (United States - PG-13), October 27, 2011 (Canada - PG), November 1, 2011 (United Kingdom - 12A), December 19, 2011 (Germany - 12), November 23, 2011 (France - 12), November 4, 2011 (Brazil - 12), February 17, 2012 (Italy - T), December 2, 2011 (Spain - 12), October 27, 2011 (South Korea - 12)
- Alternative Titles: سر وقت (IR), Laikā (LV), El Precio del Mañana (MX), In Time – Deine Zeit läuft ab (DE), 时间规划局 (CN), 인 타임 (KR), Время (RU), TIME／タイム (JP)
- Production Companies: New Regency Pictures, Strike Entertainment
- Production Countries: United States of America
In Time - Plot
In the not-too-distant future, the aging gene has been switched off. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency and the way people pay for luxuries and necessities. The rich can live forever, while the rest struggle to negotiate for their immortality. A poor young man who suddenly comes into a fortune of time finds himself on the run from a corrupt police force known as the “time keepers”.
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In Time - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Andrew Niccol
Main Cast
- Justin Timberlake
- Amanda Seyfried
- Cillian Murphy
- Olivia Wilde
- Alex Pettyfer
- Johnny Galecki
- Matt Bomer
- Vincent Kartheiser
- Yaya DaCosta
- Toby Hemingway
Writers
- Andrew Niccol
Producers
- Marc Abraham
- Eric Newman
- Andrew Niccol
In Time - FAQs
Where can you stream In Time (2011)?
In Time is available to stream free with ads on Tubi TV. It can also be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. YouTube TV subscribers can also access it as part of their flatrate plan.
Is In Time based on a true story?
No, In Time is not based on a true story. It is an original screenplay written by director Andrew Niccol. The film draws on real-world themes of economic inequality and class disparity, presenting them through a speculative sci-fi lens where time literally functions as currency.
What is In Time (2011) about?
In Time is set in a future where aging stops at 25 and people must earn time to stay alive. When a poor young man named Will Salas inherits a century of time, he becomes a fugitive hunted by enforcers called Timekeepers. Critics praised its bold premise but noted uneven execution.
Who are the main actors in In Time?
In Time stars Justin Timberlake as Will Salas and Amanda Seyfried as Sylvia Weis. The supporting cast includes Cillian Murphy as Timekeeper Raymond Leon, Olivia Wilde as Rachel Salas, Alex Pettyfer as the villain Fortis, and Vincent Kartheiser as the wealthy Philippe Weis.
Does In Time have a happy ending?
In Time ends on a cautiously optimistic note. Will and Sylvia survive their pursuit by the Timekeepers and continue robbing time banks to redistribute wealth to the poor. While the systemic inequality of their world remains unresolved, the two protagonists emerge as fugitive Robin Hood figures committed to disrupting the corrupt order.
What is the age rating for In Time?
In Time is rated PG-13 in the United States, meaning parental guidance is suggested for viewers under 13. The film contains action violence, some sexuality, and mature thematic content related to poverty, mortality, and systemic oppression. International ratings include 12A in the UK and 12 in Germany, France, and Spain.
Who directed In Time and wrote the screenplay?
In Time was both written and directed by Andrew Niccol, the New Zealand filmmaker known for his work on Gattaca (1997) and The Truman Show (1998). Niccol’s signature style of blending speculative science fiction with sharp social commentary is central to In Time’s dystopian premise.
What are movies similar to In Time?
Fans of In Time often enjoy Gattaca (1997) and V for Vendetta (2006) for their dystopian themes, as well as The Running Man (1987) and Total Recall (1990) for their action-driven sci-fi energy. Limitless (2011) and Inception (2010) are also frequently recommended for their high-concept speculative storytelling.
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