: Will Salas (Justin Timberlake), a factory worker, is given over a century of time by a suicidal wealthy man. After his mother (Olivia Wilde) times out because of a bus fare hike, Will heads to New Greenwich to confront the system. He is pursued by Timekeeper Raymond Leon (Cillian Murphy) and eventually kidnaps Sylvia Weis (Amanda Seyfried), a banker's daughter who joins his cause to redistribute time to the poor. Primary Cast Role Description Justin Timberlake Will Salas A ghetto resident turned "Robin Hood" rebel. Amanda Seyfried Sylvia Weis A wealthy heiress who joins Will’s rebellion. Cillian Murphy Raymond Leon A veteran "Timekeeper" (police officer) hunting Will. Olivia Wilde Rachel Salas Will's mother, whose death serves as a catalyst. Vincent Kartheiser Philippe Weis Sylvia’s father and a powerful time magnate. Matt Bomer Henry Hamilton The 105-year-old man who gives Will his time. Reception and Themes
: Every person has a glowing digital clock on their forearm that counts down to zero. Reaching zero results in an instant "time out" (death). Social Inequality
: The world is divided into Time Zones. In the poor ghetto of Dayton, people live day-to-day, often with only hours remaining. In New Greenwich, the wealthy are essentially immortal, hoarding centuries of time.
, explores a dystopian future where time has replaced money as the universal currency. People stop aging at 25 and are given one more year to live; they must then earn, trade, or steal more time to survive. Core Premise and Story The System
: The film is widely seen as a metaphor for real-world wealth inequality and "Darwinian capitalism," drawing frequent comparisons to the Occupy Wall Street movement. used in the film or the critical response from specific outlets?
The 2011 science fiction action film , directed by Andrew Niccol
: Reviewers praised the "intriguing" and "original" concept but often criticized the execution, noting plot holes and a shift into a more generic action-chase film in the second half. Social Commentary