In Time

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In Time

PG-13

Released Oct 28, 2011

1h 49m

Sci-Fi

Action

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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.

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Critics Consensus

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

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Noah Berlatsky

The Atlantic

The film's central metaphor is so sublimely obvious it feels like it's been stolen from a forgotten Star Trek script.

Aug 28, 2019

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

If you're just after popcorn thrills, then In Time is not a complete waste of time, but future generations will not remember it.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 24, 2018

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David Thomson

The New Republic

In Time is so crammed with provocative ideas it begins to feel over-crowded.

Jun 20, 2013

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried lurch from car chases to shoot-outs, to a bloodless romantic interlude, while the script runs out of ideas around them, and eventually settles for a lazy Bonnie and Clyde-inspired final act.

Oct 27, 2023

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Juan Pablo Russo

EscribiendoCine

There is Hollywood-style action, entertainment, the beauty of Amanda Seyfried as the rebellious daughter of the millionaire villain... and the charisma of Justin Timberlake. Beyond that, not much more. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Sep 26, 2023

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

The high concept science-fiction played out in "In Time" is as uniquely original, stylish, challenging, and enthralling as it is preposterous.

Rated: 4/5

Sep 4, 2023

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Ethan D

I LOVED THIS MOVIE SO MUCH!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Kristen B

I enjoyed the movie overall for the pretty people, outfits, action. But it’s weird seeing a 44 year old playing a supposed 25 year old and that’s just Justin. Most of these folks are much older than the 25 years they’re supposed to be.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/17/25

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Brandon M

TrashTrashtrash trash

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/11/25

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Mohamed S

The movie was good at the beginning, but then it slowly started to get worse. It seemed to be getting more and more cringeworthy as time went on. This could have become a new scifi milestone, if it wasn't for the poorly executed script, stiff acting and highly predictable plot. None of the scenes seem original or well executed. Actions and reactions by the actors seem unnatural or rushed, unrealistic even. One of the worst things about this film lies in the central casting of Justin Timberlake as the hero. He's wooden, never less than wooden, and merely cast due to his popularity with audiences. One of the few major issues i have with this film is the lack of back-story with regards to the implementation of the 'body clock' Sadly, writer/director Andrew Nichol fails to do the idea justice, his film spending most of its running time being little more than one long chase, as his photogenic leads try to bring down a big-time time magnate, while Timekeeper (i.e. cop) Raymond Leon works around the clock to call time on their antics. Time is wasting and you may want your time back at the end of the film.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/23/25

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E4123

For a creative concept, the movie could have reached much further than the standard trope of rich culture vs. poor culture. It's interesting enough, though.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Paul E

The execution wasn't great, but the premise is good enough to make it worth a watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/22/25

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Synopsis

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.

Director: Andrew Niccol
Producer: Andrew Niccol, Eric Newman, Marc Abraham
Screenwriter: Andrew Niccol
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: New Regency Pictures, Strike Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Partial Nudity|Brief Strong Language|Some Sexuality|Violence)
Genre: Sci-Fi, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 28, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $37.6M
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby

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