Out of Time is a 2003 American mystery thriller film directed by Carl Franklin and starring Denzel Washington. The film received mixed reviews, but some praised its execution of twists and turns.
Plot
The plot follows a respected police chief in Florida named Matt Lee Whitlock, who must solve a vicious double homicide before he himself falls under suspicion. Matt is having an affair with Ann, a married woman, and steals money from the evidence room to run away with her. However, Ann betrays him almost immediately, and Matt is running out of time to restore his dignity, career, and freedom. Later, Ann and her husband are found dead, and Matt becomes the prime suspect. He must race against time to clear his name and find the real killer before it's too late.
Themes & Reception
The film explores themes of betrayal, corruption, and redemption. The protagonist, Matt Lee Whitlock, is a respected police chief who is having an affair with a married woman and steals money from the evidence room to run away with her. However, he is betrayed, and his life spirals out of control as he becomes the prime suspect in a double homicide. Matt must race against time to clear his name and find the real killer before it's too late.
As for the reception, Out of Time received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its execution of twists and turns.
Full Cast
- Denzel Washington as Matt Lee Whitlock
- Eva Mendes as Alex Diaz Whitlock
- Sanaa Lathan as Ann Merai Harrison
- Dean Cain as Chris Harrison
- John Billingsley as Chae
- Robert Baker as Tony Dalton
- Alex Carter as Cabot
- Antoni Corone as Deputy Baste
- Terry Loughlin as Agent Stark
- Nora Dunn as Dr. Donovan
- James Murtaugh as Ramona
- Peggy Sheffield as Judy Anderson
- Evelyn Brooks as Judy's Mom
- Eric Hissom as Hotel Clerk
- Tom Hillmann as Paramedic
- Jesse Beaton as Paramedic
- Denise Dal Vera as Paramedic
- Arian Waring Ash as Paramedic
- Maritza Rivera as Paramedic
- Rey Hernandez as Paramedic
- Camilla More as Rene
- Gamil Rateb as Omar
- Jeff Fahey as Jake
- Spiros Focas as Stavros Eliomotis
- Michael Gothard as Haros
Director: Carl Franklin
Writer: David Collard
Box Office Gross: $55,495,563
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 3, 2003
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016