People are saying that an underrated film from 2011 has perfectly predicted the world today.
There have been countless movies over the years that viewers claim have predicted real-world events.
Fans believe that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s classic The Running Man correctly predicted people’s fascination with brutal competition shows.
While others reckon that The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, predicted that people love programs focused on people’s lives, similar to The Kardashians and Big Brother.
However, there is one film in particular that people are saying has perfectly predicted society today.
Upon its release, In Time received mixed reviews. While many critics praised its concept and storyline, they were less impressed with the writing.
Despite not receiving the most glowing reviews, fans continue to discuss the film, insisting that it accurately predicted aspects of modern society.
Viewers are particularly noting how the film foresaw the rise and significance of digital currency.
One person commented, “Damn! This movie sends a powerful message to society!”
Another added, “This movie is criminally underrated. It has a really deep message, addressing everything from economics to inequality perfectly.”
A third fan remarked, “This movie is more relevant now than ever—seriously underrated.”
Someone else pointed out, “And now we’re on the brink of digital currency, just as the movie predicted.”
A fifth fan highlighted, “What really struck me was the realistic portrayal of society, where the rich keep getting richer and the poor suffer. Timely and relevant, isn’t it?”
The 2011 movie has an all-star cast, including Justin Timberlake, Cillian Murphy, Olivia Wilde, and Amanda Seyfried.
The unique plot of the movie, which was written and directed by Andrew Niccol, revolves around time being a currency and people stopping aging after 25, meaning that the rich live for longer, while the poor die young.
Will Salas (Timberlake) is someone who doesn’t have a lot of time left and is on the brink of death.
However, after getting rewarded with over 100 years, he makes the most of his life and forms an alliance with a powerful man’s daughter (Seyfried) as they aim to bring down the rich and the corrupt.
The film was made on a budget of $40 million and ended up grossing a whopping $174 million.
Despite earning only a 37% score on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.7 out of 10 on IMDb, In Time has found a new wave of popularity online years after its release.
Surprisingly, the film ranked third on Netflix’s Top 10 English-language movies for the week of September 18-24, 2023, with 5.7 million views and 10.4 million hours watched, according to Screen Rant, despite its initially lukewarm reception.
The renewed interest is likely fueled by the now more famous cast, including Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, and Cillian Murphy, who have all gained significant fame since the film’s release.
In Time is currently available to stream on Netflix in the UK and Disney+ in the US.
Watch the trailer for the ‘underrated’ movie below…