In Time (2011) | How Woke Is It?

Our VerdictNot Woke

18%

In Time2011

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What We Think

In Time isn’t especially woke by today’s Hollywood standards. The film cares more about its sci-fi hook than identity politics or modern ideological messaging, delivering a straightforward dystopian thriller with minimal woke trappings.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

Mildly Woke

What is this?

In Time focuses more on its high-concept dystopian premise than identity politics. Main characters are cast for role fit, with little overt emphasis on diversity checkboxes or ideological messaging overwhelming the plot. While there are allegorical themes about class and inequality, these stay largely within narrative context, not modern political frameworks.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

Not Woke

What is this?

The film doesn’t aggressively undermine religion, family, or traditional gender roles. While it’s critical of the capitalist structure, it doesn’t ridicule foundational culture or morality. Masculine and feminine traits are traditionally represented and there is no obvious agenda to invert gender roles or reinterpret cultural foundations.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

Mildly Woke

What is this?

In Time presents a clear allegory critiquing economic inequality, but it doesn’t go out of its way to mock or villainize dissenting viewpoints. Some may view the anti-capitalist bent as a bit one-sided, but the film’s dystopia is so stylized it rarely feels like a sermon.

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