: The protagonist, Will Salas (Justin Timberlake), receives a massive gift of time from a wealthy man who has lost the will to live. Will uses this wealth to infiltrate the upper class and eventually redistribute time to the poor, acting as a futuristic Robin Hood.
: Basic necessities—coffee, bus fares, rent—are paid for in minutes and hours. When the clock hits zero, the individual "clocks out" (dies). El Precio del MaГ±ana (2011)
: To prevent the poor from accumulating time, the "Timekeepers" (the film's version of police) and the ruling class manipulate prices and interest rates, ensuring the labor force remains desperate and productive. 3. Narrative Themes : The protagonist, Will Salas (Justin Timberlake), receives
While In Time received mixed reviews for its execution and dialogue, its high-concept premise remains a frequent point of reference in discussions about: When the clock hits zero, the individual "clocks out" (dies)