In Time (2011)
In a future where time is currency, one man fights a corrupt system to give humanity a chance at forever.
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".
How intense is In Time?
In Time is not scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What In Time feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulgrittyepic
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream In Time
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is In Time for you?
Is In Time scary?
No. In Time is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is In Time gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is In Time sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is In Time OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is In Time?
In Time runs 1h 49m.
Where can I stream In Time?
In Time is streaming on Prime Video.
Does In Time have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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