Time Limit (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2003, Time Limit is a thriller, crime and tv movie film directed by Kaizo Hayashi, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Mizusawa (Takenouchi Yutaka), an explosives expert, is arrested and charged with a string of bank robberies. Because he is a flight risk, Detective Kayama (Ogata Ken) is assigned to transport Mizusawa to Shizuoka for questioning. On the way, Kayama receives word that the hotel where his wife and daughter are attending a party has been rigged with a time bomb. Being a "by-the-book" kind of cop, Kayama refuses to abandon his job and return to help his family. Meanwhile, the hotel is swarming with police and the bomb squad who are searching for the bomb and the culprit. Time is almost up. Mizusawa claims that he is the only who who can deactivate the bomb.
Who’s in it. Time Limit stars Yutaka Takenouchi, Ayumi Ishida, Kotomi Kyōno and Kazuki Kitamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Time Limit has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Time Limit page.
If you liked it. Fans of Time Limit tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Time Limit (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Time Limit change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Time Limit worth watching?
- Time Limit holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Time Limit?
- Time Limit stars Yutaka Takenouchi, Ayumi Ishida, Kotomi Kyōno, Kazuki Kitamura and Shōhei Hino.
- When was Time Limit released?
- Time Limit was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.