Is In Time appropriate for children?

# In Time - Parental Guide This sci-fi thriller features frequent action violence including shootouts and physical fights that may be intense for younger children, though there's minimal language and sexual content. The complex plot about wealth inequality and mortality themes works best for older teens rather than pre-teens. Consider waiting until your child is at least 14-15 before viewing.

What age is In Time suitable for?

Our verdict for In Time is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is In Time safe for children? | ScreenWise Parent Guide

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Action, Thriller, Science Fiction

Synopsis

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".

Cast

Amanda Seyfried

Sylvia Weis

Justin Timberlake

Will Salas

Cillian Murphy

Raymond Leon

Vincent Kartheiser

Philippe Weis

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

🎬 Find on Amazon

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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