---
title: "In Time"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-time-2011"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 49530
imdb_id: "tt1637688"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 12243
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# In Time (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-time-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

In Time is a 2011 American science fiction action thriller written, co-produced, and directed by Andrew Niccol. The film is set in a future where the aging gene has been switched off, causing humans to stop aging at age 25. To prevent overpopulation, individuals are engineered to live only one additional year unless they can acquire more time. In this society, time functions as the primary currency used to pay for necessities and luxuries, with each person possessing a digital countdown clock displayed on their forearm. While the wealthy are able to live forever, the poor must struggle to survive. The story follows a young man named Will Salas who suddenly comes into a large fortune of time. After being accused of murder, he finds himself on the run from a corrupt police force known as the Timekeepers. The film features a cast that includes Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Alex Pettyfer, and Olivia Wilde. It was released in the United States on October 28, 2011.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "In a future where time is currency, a man fights for survival after inheriting a vast fortune."

### Why Watch
- unique premise
- fast-paced action

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex world-building
- high-concept premise
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains intense action sequences and themes regarding mortality and economic disparity.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dystopian, thriller, sci-fi, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Andrew Niccol
- **Networks / Studios**: New Regency Pictures, Strike Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amanda Seyfried** as *Sylvia Weis*
- **Justin Timberlake** as *Will Salas*
- **Cillian Murphy** as *Raymond Leon*
- **Vincent Kartheiser** as *Philippe Weis*
- **Olivia Wilde** as *Rachel Salas*
- **Matt Bomer** as *Henry Hamilton*
- **Johnny Galecki** as *Borel*
- **Collins Pennie** as *Timekeeper Jaeger*
- **Toby Hemingway** as *Timekeeper Kors*
- **Brendan Miller** as *Kolber*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of the film?
In this future, the aging gene is disabled and time serves as the primary currency.

### Q: Why do people struggle to survive?
Time is used to pay for all necessities, forcing the poor to constantly negotiate for more life.

### Q: Who are the time keepers?
They are a corrupt police force tasked with monitoring the distribution of time.

### Q: Do the wealthy have an advantage?
Yes, the rich are able to live forever by accumulating vast amounts of time.

### Q: What happens to the protagonist?
He suddenly acquires a fortune of time and is forced to flee from the authorities.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [In Time — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49530)
- [In Time - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Time)
- [In Time (2011) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/49530-in-time/cast)
- [In Time (film) - Wikipedia](https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_Time_(film))
- [In Time (2011) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1637688/)
- [In Time (2011) - Full Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/in-time/52770/credits/)

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