When it comes to compelling cinematic dystopias, Andrew Niccol is always a good place to go. With Gattaca he brought an extremely fascinating science fiction film to the big screen 25 years ago, which between oppressive and romantic tones swayed. In 2011 he delivered the riveting sci-fi thriller In Time.
After Niccol examined a two-class society in Gattaca, In Time also comes up with an exciting premise that paints a picture of an extremely bleak future: Lifetime is to the most precious currency been. If you are over 25 years old, you have to fight for every second of your life.
The sci-fi thriller In Time on Disney+: When lifetime becomes the new currency
In the world we learn about in In Time, humanity has managed to stop the natural aging process. The reason for this is the overpopulation on earth. Now people have to pay for even small things like a coffee with their precious lifetime – and there is not much of that left.
You can watch the trailer for In Time here:
In Time – Trailer (German)
At the center of the story is Justin Timberlake, a humble worker desperate to escape his (temporary) destiny. In addition, In Time’s star-studded cast includes Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde and Alex Pettyfer, who despite its captivating plot tended to be forgotten in recent years. Wrongly!
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