In Time

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In Time

PG-13

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

Aug 28, 2019

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

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Anna Smith

metro.co.uk

Aug 24, 2018

2/5

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

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David Thomson

The New Republic

Jun 20, 2013

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

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Graeme Tuckett

The Post NZ

Oct 27, 2023

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.

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Don Shanahan

Every Movie Has a Lesson

Sep 4, 2023

4/5

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

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Brian Eggert

Deep Focus Review

Mar 7, 2023

2/4

After the novelty of the premise wears off, Niccol leaves his audience with a familiar scenario fueled by narrative clichés and pun-saturated dialogue.

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Kris G

@RT77773133 Aug 26, 2026

I swear everyone on Rotten Tomatoes thinks they are all high and mighty and that their shit doesn't stink. Don't listen to any of the reviews on here. This movie is actually fantastic. Is Justin the greatest actor? No, but in this movie, he actually delivers a great performance for his character and I'm not sure why so many people keep berating his performance in this film. It is far better than people give him credit for. There are other films he has been in that are FAR FAR worse and nobody seems to remember his much worse performance in Cheaper by the Dozen. Regardless this has a setting, idea, and theme that NO OTHER film has explored. In a world of movies that are all very similar, this one has a unique premise that literally turns the idea that "Time is Money" into a literal visceral thing. Rather than just a convoluted metaphor, it literally is in this world. Dialogue and action are spot on, and it's a fun movie.

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Cole D

@RT78180295 Aug 25, 2026

Boring movie for the most part. Justin Timberlake isn't the best actor and gets carried the whole movie

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Chris A

@RT33674252 Aug 24, 2026

A fun concept and very entertaining movie. I’m

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Martin D

@Martino1979 Aug 19, 2026

If you can suspend all logic, science and reasoning this film is quite fun. Its plot is like swiss cheese and the acting (including from some greats) is pretty poor throughout. I don't really understand how this script was green lit, I can only imagine it went through years of tinkering that made it completely incomprehensible. BUT, it is quite a compelling watch with some decent action.

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J H

@UpstateNYThriller Aug 17, 2026

7/10 Sci fi, Dystopian Underrated movie with Justin Timberlake. Time is life / money. Where a rich guy give him all his time an Justin looks to equalize the society

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kevenquinlan T

@RT75276071 Aug 13, 2026

A movie that could've been a big hit were it not for the lack of a budget and more sussed-out scrpt. Won't keep it but it's right on the borderline. This movie needed more money and better plot development.

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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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