---
title: "Good Time"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/good-time-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 429200
imdb_id: "tt4846232"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.2
vote_count: 3157
content_rating: "R"
---

# Good Time (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/good-time-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Good Time is a 2017 feature film that follows a man named Connie Nikas as he navigates the criminal landscape of New York City. The narrative begins when a bank robbery goes wrong, resulting in the arrest and imprisonment of Connie's younger brother, Nick. Following this incident, Connie initiates a desperate and twisted odyssey through the city's underworld. His primary objective throughout the film is to secure his brother's release from jail. The story focuses on the intense and often dangerous journey Connie undertakes to rectify the consequences of the failed heist. By exploring the dark corners of the urban environment, the film depicts the lengths to which the protagonist will go to help his sibling. The plot remains centered on the immediate aftermath of the robbery and the subsequent efforts Connie makes to navigate the legal and criminal challenges that arise after Nick is taken into custody. The film provides a character-driven look at the bond between the two brothers during a period of extreme crisis.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate brother races through NYC’s underworld to rescue his sibling."

### Why Watch
- Direction by the Safdie brothers
- Robert Pattinson’s intense performance
- Atmospheric night‑city setting

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relentless intensity may overwhelm some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: The film features intense crime drama and gritty urban content, suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: gritty, tense, urban

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Curzon Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Crave, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Crave Amazon Channel | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Beamafilm | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie
- **Networks / Studios**: Elara Pictures, Rhea Films, Hercules Film Fund

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Robert Pattinson** as *Connie Nikas*
- **Benny Safdie** as *Nick Nikas*
- **Buddy Duress** as *Ray*
- **Taliah Webster** as *Crystal*
- **Jennifer Jason Leigh** as *Corey Ellman*
- **Barkhad Abdi** as *Dash the Park Security Guard*
- **Necro** as *Caliph*
- **Peter Verby** as *Peter the Psychiatrist*
- **Saida Mansoor** as *Agapia Nikas*
- **Gladys Mathon** as *Annie*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed Good Time?
It was directed by Josh and Benny Safdie.

### Q: Who stars in the film?
Robert Pattinson plays the lead role.

### Q: What genre does Good Time belong to?
It is classified as a crime thriller and drama.

### Q: When was Good Time released?
It was released in the United States on August 11, 2017.

### Q: What is the basic premise of the story?
After a botched bank robbery, a man embarks on a frantic journey through New York City’s underworld to free his brother from jail.

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