Just in Time (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1997, Just in Time is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Shawn Levy, running about 80 minutes. “Michael Bedford's life was a mess...it took his 7 year old daughter to straighten him out!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After his wife’s death, Michael loses track of what’s important. That’s why it’s strictly business between Michael and Faith, the attractive nanny he’s hired to take care of his troubled 7-year-old daughter, Lily. When Faith helps Lily deal with her mother’s death, she earns a place in Michael’s heart. But to keep Faith in their lives, Michael has to decide what’s really important to him.
Who’s in it. Just in Time stars Mark Moses as Michael Bedford, Rebecca Chambers as Faith Zacarelli, Brittany Alyse Smith as Lily Bedford and Jane Sibbett as Brenda Hyatt, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Just in Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Just in Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Just in Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Just in Time (1997)?
- In US, Just in Time is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Just in Time worth watching?
- Just in Time holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Just in Time?
- Just in Time stars Mark Moses, Rebecca Chambers, Brittany Alyse Smith, Jane Sibbett and Steven Eckholdt.
- When was Just in Time released?
- Just in Time was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.