In Time (2011) Thriller Sci-Fi Action

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Oct 28, 2011 (US) | Genres Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action | Runtime 1h 49m
In Time (2011) Thriller Sci-Fi Action Poster

In Time Plot Synopsis:

Welcome to a world where time has become the ultimate currency. You stop aging at 25, but there's a catch: you're genetically-engineered to live only one more year, unless you can buy your way out of it. The rich "earn" decades at a time (remaining at age 25), becoming essentially immortal, while the rest beg, borrow or steal enough hours to make it through the day. When a man from the wrong side of the tracks is falsely accused of murder, he is forced to go on the run with a beautiful hostage. Living minute to minute, the duo's love becomes a powerful tool in their war against the system.


Synopsis / Plot Summary: In a future where people stop aging at 25, but are engineered to live only one more year, having the means to buy your way out of the situation is a shot at immortal youth. Here, Will Salas finds himself accused of murder and on the run with a hostage - a connection that becomes an important part of the way against the system.

Tagline: Time Is Power

Why Watch In Time

So, you've got "In Time" from 2011, right? It’s this sci-fi movie with a wild idea: time is actually money. Everyone stops aging at 25, but here’s the catch – you only live one more year unless you can earn more time. So, imagine using time to buy a sandwich or pay rent. And if you run out of time, well, that’s it for you.

The main dude, Will Salas (played by Justin Timberlake), is just a regular guy. His life goes nuts when he suddenly gets a ton of time from this rich guy who's done with living. Now Will's got more time than he knows what to do with, but he's also got the law on his tail because they think he stole it.

Will bumps into this rich girl, Sylvia (Amanda Seyfried), and they end up on this crazy run together. They’re kinda like the modern Robin Hood, snagging time from the wealthy to give to folks who need it. The movie’s packed with action, a touch of romance, and really makes you think about how we value time and deal with wealth and poverty.

The cool part about "In Time" is it’s not just your standard sci-fi. It’s got this cool concept, but it also dives into some deep stuff about what it means to live in a world where time is so precious.

If you’re into movies that mix action with some big ideas, "In Time" is pretty cool. Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried make an awesome team, and the whole time-as-money thing is a total brain-twister. It’s definitely worth a watch if you like thinking about time and how it rules our lives!

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Official Trailer

  • In Time Official Trailer

In Time Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2011 (more 2011 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 109 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Sci-Fi, Action
Directors: Andrew Niccol
Stars: Justin Timberlake, Olivia Wilde, Shyloh Oostwald, Johnny Galecki, Colin McGurk … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Oct 28, 2011
Box Office: $37,520,095
Nominations: 2
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / In Time Release Dates In Theaters: Oct 28, 2011, Tubi: Oct 01, 2023
Producers: Marc Abraham, Andrew Z. Davis, Bob Harper, Amy Israel, Debra James, Kristel Laiblin, Arnon Milchan, Eric Newman, Andrew Niccol, Hutch Parker
Musicians: Craig Armstrong
Cinematographers: Roger Deakins
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