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In Time

Directed by Andrew Niccol · 2011 ·

Short answer

Is In Time worth watching?

Probably not. In Time (2011) earns a 53% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audiences (51%) responded more warmly than critics (36%). See the 4 inputs.

53%
Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

36% Editorial Rating
51% Audience snapshot · excluded
53 Metascore
★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.8
6.6 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 49m
Age rating
PG-13 (US) · 12A (UK) · M (Australia) · PG (Canada) · 12 (South Korea)
Cast
Cillian Murphy , Justin Timberlake , Amanda Seyfried , Vincent Kartheiser , Olivia Wilde , Matt Bomer , Johnny Galecki , Collins Pennie
Streaming
Prime Video, YouTube TV
Language
English

Also known as El Precio del Mañana Time Out In Time - Deine Zeit läuft ab O Preço do Amanhã TIME／タイム 인 타임 时间规划局 鐘點戰

Where to watch

  • Prime Video
  • YouTube TV

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch In Time by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+, U-NEXT
Malaysia Disney+
South Africa Prime Video
South Korea Disney+, Wavve
Thailand Disney+
United Kingdom Prime Video, Disney+
United States Prime Video, YouTube TV

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is reserved (36/100).
  • Audience reception was lukewarm (51%).
  • Celluloid Score 53% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch
  • Crowd-pleaser seekers — audiences liked it more than critics

Not ideal for

  • Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick

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Is In Time worth watching?

Probably not — In Time earns a 53% Celluloid Score. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. It suits short runtime — easy weeknight watch, but anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick may want to skip it. Read our full review (3.5/5).

Celluloid verdict

A sci-fi thriller where time is currency — still a discovery title for Timberlake’s screen fans.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (51%) responded more warmly than critics (36%).

What is In Time about?

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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Critic Reviews

Short review 4 min read English In Time

In Time (2011) Review: Brilliant Idea, Blunt Chase

In Time is Andrew Niccol's sci-fi thriller about a future where time is money, a terrific premise that settles for a slick, fairly ordinary chase movie.

Mostly yes. The premise is clever and the film looks sleek, but the script never fully explores its ideas. A fun pick for fans of high-concept sci-fi.

Kaiser Khan Founder & Editor

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In Time: frequently asked questions

Is In Time worth watching?

Probably not. In Time (2011) has a Celluloid Score of 53%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That is below our 60% Recommended threshold. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch In Time?

In the United States, In Time streams on Prime Video, YouTube TV with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+, U-NEXT in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Prime Video in South Africa. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is In Time?

In Time runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is In Time rated?

In Time is rated PG-13 in the United States, 12A in the UK, M in Australia, PG in Canada and 12 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in In Time?

In Time is directed by Andrew Niccol and stars Cillian Murphy, Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Vincent Kartheiser, Olivia Wilde.

What is the Metascore for In Time?

Metacritic's Metascore for In Time is 53 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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